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I take it there's a controversy about whether Cousins will or will not be a good player in the NBA...
Here's what I want to see from Cousins over the next year. The Kings schedule is going to get much much tougher from here on out. There are going to be long road trips, back to backs, and a lot of losing. This is going to be tougher than anything he has experienced in his young career. He probably thought it was tough in Summer League for that short stint when he was playing back to back to back. Well, he ain't seen nothing yet. He's going to be running the gauntlet. And there is not going to be nearly the down time and coaching time from here to the end of the season. I want to see Cousins withstand the storm. I want to see him compete despite the losing, despite being incredibly tired (especially because he's still overweight). I want to see him maintain his composure and fight through it all. Grace under pressure and under strain.
That's what I want to see from Cousins.
Then during the offseason I don't want to hear a peep from him about his off-season conditioning program and about hiring a trainer. A want him to do it.
He should come into camp in incredible shape next year. If he's a serious competitor, that's what he's going to do. If he's not, we'll know, and there will be reason to worry.
Here's what I want to see from Cousins over the next year. The Kings schedule is going to get much much tougher from here on out. There are going to be long road trips, back to backs, and a lot of losing. This is going to be tougher than anything he has experienced in his young career. He probably thought it was tough in Summer League for that short stint when he was playing back to back to back. Well, he ain't seen nothing yet. He's going to be running the gauntlet. And there is not going to be nearly the down time and coaching time from here to the end of the season. I want to see Cousins withstand the storm. I want to see him compete despite the losing, despite being incredibly tired (especially because he's still overweight). I want to see him maintain his composure and fight through it all. Grace under pressure and under strain.
That's what I want to see from Cousins.
Then during the offseason I don't want to hear a peep from him about his off-season conditioning program and about hiring a trainer. A want him to do it.
He should come into camp in incredible shape next year. If he's a serious competitor, that's what he's going to do. If he's not, we'll know, and there will be reason to worry.
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This is what you're not getting. Your opinion is not opposite to anyone. If it was opposite that would mean that someone made a claim that Cousins will be a perenial all-star and multiple-time MVP. Nobody is making that claim, because it would be just as stupid to say that as it is to say that he is a bust after 15 games. What everyone is saying is that it is waaaaay to early to tell what will become of him, and it would be unspeakably stupid of any franchise to give up on someone with his potential just because he has some maturity issues at age 20 (which so far aren't nearly as bad as some of his critics were claiming).
Cuz needs to get in better shape, and gain a lot of experience, then he's going to beast. A halfway competant coach wouldnt hurt either.
He's not doing great right now, but he's still outperforming every other big from last years draft. And he's shown flashes of his rediculous potential. I'm kinda sorry I missed his 22/8 in 22 minutes against the Pacers, apparently that was good stuff.
He's not doing great right now, but he's still outperforming every other big from last years draft. And he's shown flashes of his rediculous potential. I'm kinda sorry I missed his 22/8 in 22 minutes against the Pacers, apparently that was good stuff.
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congrats to DMC for looking good on paper. I wont bore you and disect his games. Im sure you saw them. But he's just proving my point. Ive always said he could put up numbers but ive also said he will end up like Zach Randolph, great numbers but no wins. That was my point to begin with before some of you got so personal. I stand by my thoughts and after two years you will see my point, hence the "sticky" recommendation of this thread. You certainly are pinning your comments off one or two games. Great. Its not about his games, its about who he is as a leader,winner,teammate as ive said a zillion times. Like I said give it two years. Id rather have another top 5 pick in June.
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You have a far different take on Cousins than I do. I see a guy who hates to lose and generally when you have a player with as much talent as Cousins has that hates to lose, the results are pretty good. He seems like the type of player who once he becomes established, won't hesitate to chew out his teammates, ala Kobe, when they're not giving enough effort. Which is a good thing. You need a guy who will hold his teammates accountable. I just hope all the losing this year doesn't mess with his head and stifle his natural competitiveness.
