[Game] Kings vs. Rockets - 25 FEB 2014, 22:00 EST/19:00 PST
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The backlash is a little overboard. However, I'm personally disappointed at the complete melt down. Leaders shine during hard times. When we're down by 30 is when we need him to have the most composure and focus. He's not a leader. He's just the strongest personality on the team. Not sure how this get's resolved in the end.
My issues isn't with the ejection, its just with his attitude out there in general, he seemed to be showing at least some progress the first 2 or 3 months of the season, but in reality he was still complaining, moaning and pouting about every call that goes against him, he was just playing so good most overlooked it. The last month or so though he really has regressed back to what we had seen seasons 1-3. He complains about things like putting a forearm on a guy going up for a shot, and he continually looks perplexed every time he gets called for it. He must be the only player who's scouting reports reads "pee him off" as the primary way of stopping him.
That's fair. You and I both appear to know people who've had it pretty rough growing up. I tend to believe however that at 23 you're pretty much responsible for your own actions and many guys who've had rough upbringings do a better job containing their emotions, even if one or both parents could be held up as the worst parental examples of the last century.
While his mom/upbringing does likely have an effect on who he is today, I personally am not using that as an excuse, nor are you as you pointed out. I'm not sure where exactly one draws the line between upbringing and personal responsibility, but I'm holding Cuz responsible. When you sign a max contract, your accountability levels and responsibility as the face of the franchise increases. I'm just flat out disappointed in the guy. Even had his coach arguing for him and he still flipped his lid.
While his mom/upbringing does likely have an effect on who he is today, I personally am not using that as an excuse, nor are you as you pointed out. I'm not sure where exactly one draws the line between upbringing and personal responsibility, but I'm holding Cuz responsible. When you sign a max contract, your accountability levels and responsibility as the face of the franchise increases. I'm just flat out disappointed in the guy. Even had his coach arguing for him and he still flipped his lid.
Why not? We could get the #1 pick. In 2009 we should have had #1 but got #4.
I'll take Embiid, and a new PF to start with a Cousins trade. I think there comes a time when you say, Cousins might have strong stats, but it's time to start winning games. No more locker room fights and whining and complaining. I am so sick of it. We've got the worst record in the West
I think it's one thing to try hard and lose, but I think fan support will be waining if the team continues to play with a lack of professionalism and effort.
I'll take Embiid, and a new PF to start with a Cousins trade. I think there comes a time when you say, Cousins might have strong stats, but it's time to start winning games. No more locker room fights and whining and complaining. I am so sick of it. We've got the worst record in the West
I think it's one thing to try hard and lose, but I think fan support will be waining if the team continues to play with a lack of professionalism and effort.
Asinine.
You do NOT trade established young stars to make room for draft picks. Basically ever. The very high end of your draft pick is that ooh, MAYBE he will one day be as good as the guy we traded away to make room for him. Congrats. And more likely Cousins will be wiping his ass with him for the next 10 years.
If we get a chance to take Embid, either a) he can play next to Cousins, or b) he comes in and does Cousins' dirty laundry until such point that he's not being ruined in every single practice he has against him.
You do NOT trade established young stars to make room for draft picks. Basically ever. The very high end of your draft pick is that ooh, MAYBE he will one day be as good as the guy we traded away to make room for him. Congrats. And more likely Cousins will be wiping his ass with him for the next 10 years.
If we get a chance to take Embid, either a) he can play next to Cousins, or b) he comes in and does Cousins' dirty laundry until such point that he's not being ruined in every single practice he has against him.
IF Demarcus Cousins does not understand why he is not a All-Star? or Team USA has him on the bottom of the list to make the team? Well look no further than last night.... HE will never be a all-star, or make team USA with his cry baby attitude. makes the league and the team look bad. He has to grow up which I do not see happening anytime soon. He is what he is now Sad!!!
No, I think you misunderstood. I meant trade for an All-Star PF and put that with Embiid. What's wrong with that? Of course unless we get the #1 pick, Embiid will be gone and all this talk is for nothing
Because right now we have the most dominant center in the entire league, with with worst record so something needs to be done. Unless you enjoy being in last place
Because right now we have the most dominant center in the entire league, with with worst record so something needs to be done. Unless you enjoy being in last place
