DeMarcus Cousins: Pros/Cons of Possibly Acquiring Him

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Feb 23, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) drives to the net against Denver Nuggets forward Darrell Arthur (00) in the fourth quarter at Pepsi Center. The Kings defeated the Nuggets 114-110. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Pros of having Cousins in Denver.

By acquiring DeMarcus Cousins it automatically puts the Nuggets in playoff contention, and Denver would be privileged to see a reunion with Boogie and Coach Malone. With a backcourt featuring Emmanuel Mudiay and Garry Harris along side a front court of Nikola Jokic and DeMarcus Cousins, the Western Conference will need to watch out!

In the 2015-2016 regular season Cousins averaged 26.9 points per game, 4th in the league and 11.5 rebounds per game, 5th in the league. He’s a beast in the paint and also has the ability to make mid range shots, and has incredible handles for a big. Here is a highlight showing off Cousins ability to create shots for himself. http://www.nba.com/video/games/nuggets/2016/02/23/0021500842-sac-den-play2.nba/

Cousins power and strength makes him one of the most unstoppable centers in the league. He is an absolute work horse. He’s a fantastic free throw shooter, also. Here’s a highlight of Cousins powering his way to the rim and finishing with the left hand to send the game to over time. The more film that I watch of Cousins the more I am impressed by his abilities. http://www.nba.com/video/games/mavericks/2016/01/05/0021500523-sac-dal-play4.nba/

Here is Demarcus Cousins going for 31 points and portraying his entire repertoire. Cousins is one of the best at using a variety of different offensive moves whether it’s facing the basket or with his back against the basket, he’s able to get it done.

http://www.nba.com/video/games/pistons/2016/03/19/0021501022-sac-det-play6.nba/

This dominating big men has been ranked in the Top 10 in the NBA in rebounding in each of the last three seasons. One of Cousins best performances came against the Nuggets as he went off for 37 points and 20 rebounds! Defensively, Cousins dominates the board because of his length and size. Watch the full highlight of him dominating the Nuggets underneath.

Cousins has an array of pros, but the big man would also come with some cons.

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