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DeMarcus Cousins is blowing up

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by topfive, Apr 4, 2012.

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  1. topfive

    topfive CF OG

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    His averages over the last 14 games, a big enough sample size to assume he's capable of doing this all the time:

    23.41 pts
    10.7 rbs
    2.5 asts
    1.71 stls
    1.36 blks

    And he's only 22.

    Sure, it's the Kings, which inflates those numbers a bit, but still. Not too shabby for a headcase.
     
    #1 topfive, Apr 4, 2012
  2. Asian Sensation

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    He reminds me of a slightly bigger/more athletic version of Z-Bo. That's high praise from me because I like Randolph a lot. Cousins is a natural big man around the hoop and highly skilled. Very nice player head case or not.
     
    #2 Asian Sensation, Apr 4, 2012
  3. apollo33

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    Who cares if they are head cases if they can produce.

    When I watch Cousins play, it just seems like he's really hot tempered, but he's hot tempered because he clearly wants to win and do well. I'd take that over being non-nonchalant and not giving a **** attitude like Thabeet
     
    #3 apollo33, Apr 4, 2012
  4. Amel

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    that kid is just amazing

    sweet touch

    large as an elephant

    great passing ability

    he's going to be so great, I am really jealous at the Kings
     
    #4 Amel, Apr 4, 2012
  5. MrButtocks

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    If anything, being on the Kings brings his stats down. Evans and Thorton are ballhogs. Thorton was out last night and Cousins dropped 41. They need a real lead guard over there, even though Isiah Thomas is doing a great job.
     
    #5 MrButtocks, Apr 4, 2012
  6. krnxsnoopy

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    Cousins is legit...
     
    #6 krnxsnoopy, Apr 4, 2012
  7. OremLK

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    Lights up the stat sheet, but his defense is pretty suspect. Lacks instincts, fundamentals, effort. 1.5 blocks per 36 minutes is pretty disappointing from a 7-footer with his explosiveness, too. With his height, wingspan, bulk, athleticism, he could be a defensive force, but he's not... he's pretty soft.

    But still... I'll admit I was wrong about him translating his offense/rebounding to the NBA... it's clear he's a player. I want to see him do a little more on the defensive end before I proclaim him a future superstar though.
     
    #7 OremLK, Apr 4, 2012
  8. Carl Herrera

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    He leads the league in charges taken.
     
    #8 Carl Herrera, Apr 4, 2012
  9. DieHard Rocket

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    [​IMG]

    Love Kyle, but if we can re-sign Dragic and deal Kyle for a Sacramento top five pick you do it. Maybe Drummond, Barnes, or Lamb there. They should be all over that too.
     
    #9 DieHard Rocket, Apr 4, 2012
  10. OremLK

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    That's nice and all, but when I watch him I see a below average defender... and the Kings defense sucks overall. An above average rim protecting defensive center should be enough to to make you a decent defensive team. We all know how important the 7 footer in your painted area is to a defense.
     
    #10 OremLK, Apr 4, 2012
  11. OremLK

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    Dream scenario... Sac-town wins the 3rd overall pick in the lottery... trades it for KLow straight-up... we re-sign Dragic and land Robinson or Drummond in the draft.
     
    #11 OremLK, Apr 4, 2012
  12. Kojirou

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    DieHard, you would seriously trade Lowry for Barnes?
     
    #12 Kojirou, Apr 4, 2012
  13. DieHard Rocket

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    Just a hypothetical. I don't follow college closely enough to judge, but I would trust that Morey and company would only trade Lowry for a prospect that is worth it. I have no idea if I'd trade him for Barnes, but if they did I would be excited because I trust their ability to draft based on history.
     
    #13 DieHard Rocket, Apr 4, 2012
  14. STR8Thugg

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    I've been saying he's a beast since before he was drafted... Why is anyone surprised??? :confused:
     
    #14 STR8Thugg, Apr 4, 2012
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    PLEASE tell me you mean JEREMY Lamb. DORON Lamb would be an unbelievably stupid pick for top 5...
     
    #15 STR8Thugg, Apr 4, 2012
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    Of course he means Jeremy... sheesh
     
    #16 OremLK, Apr 4, 2012
  17. DaDakota

    DaDakota Arrest all Pedophiles
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    Sacremento should be Morey's target, they do not need another draft pick....but they do need a Lowry.

    DD
     
    #17 DaDakota, Apr 4, 2012
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    Cousins should demand to come play with his buddy Pat :)
     
    #18 CCorn, Apr 4, 2012
  19. DonkeyMagic

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    because a headcase will blow up and hurt the team in critical situations
     
    #19 DonkeyMagic, Apr 4, 2012
  20. DaDakota

    DaDakota Arrest all Pedophiles
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    Sometimes that happens sometimes they mature.

    DD
     
    #20 DaDakota, Apr 4, 2012
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