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Cousins demands a trade!

d@!!0n0rcutt said:
DeMarcus Cousins

for

Al Jefferson

Saves us 10 million, rids the Kings of their problems, and gives them someone who they can pass it to, to stop the flow of their offense or better known as the BLACK HOLE. The opportunity to pair Cousins and Favors would be something special, and really would be a force to be reckoned with, for many years.
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Even with Cousin's bad attitude problem I like this trade. We need a big man with a tough attitude, if he would be a team player. If nothing else he would be as tradeable as Jefferson probably.
 
I doubt Jefferson for Cousins would fly with the Kings. I bet there are still teams out there willing to give up better pieces to get Cousins.
 
If coach Westphal cannot control the kid, no one but Popovich can make him play within a system and stay calm. He has progressed vastly in terms of work ethic, though. If BigAl is a black hole or is not a good facilitator from the post, neither is DMC. He has the talent like Paul to dribble, pass like a guard but his head goes elsewhere sometimes while his a** replaces it. That would be tough for the nice guys of Jazz staff to overcome.
 
Cousins is not a headcase. Not even close. He's immature compared to his peers and he throws temper tantrums at times, but he's not a thug and he's a great teammate. Just tends to wear his emotions on his sleeve. Calipari had no problem with him, at all. Cal's little girl still calls Demarcus at least weekly and refers to him as Uncle Demarcus. He's a good and fuuny guy. And a hell of a baller.
 
Even though the kid is talented I just can't see past the attitude. We just got rid of one which caused issues last year.
 
I'll be honest.

If we can get Cousins for Al Jefferson, we'll be making off worse than the Lakers did with Gasol.

However, if Jazz fans think that Cousins is the missing link, then they haven't been watching this team.

We could have Shaq and Malone in their primes and still struggle to make the playoffs. This team's wings suck. Until they learn how to *gasp* pass and that *gasp* shots inside the painted area are better than jumpers, this team's offense will continue to be hit and miss.

For games that Hayward, Howard, and CJ's jumpers are on, we'll remain competitive. When they're off.... Expect blowouts.

There just aren't very many NBA teams that could survive playing CJ and Raja 20+ minutes. Realistically, both these players should be in the d-league.
 
Cyrone Torbin said:
I doubt Jefferson for Cousins would fly with the Kings. I bet there are still teams out there willing to give up better pieces to get Cousins.
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Fine. We'll throw them CJ or Raja... Or both! They're vets and will provide those young kings with some veteran leadership....

C'mon KOC, get it done! Sell the Kings on their vet leadership.... LOL...
 
If the Lakers, Spurs, or Portland end up with Cousins without giving up much, I'm going to be pissed...
 
There's no doubt Cousins is a couple years behind on the maturity curve but this guy has elite center length and, unlike Al, is a good and talented passer. KOC would be foolish not to offer up a package for him.
 
PKM said:
Cousins is not a headcase. Not even close. He's immature compared to his peers and he throws temper tantrums at times, but he's not a thug and he's a great teammate. Just tends to wear his emotions on his sleeve. Calipari had no problem with him, at all. Cal's little girl still calls Demarcus at least weekly and refers to him as Uncle Demarcus. He's a good and fuuny guy. And a hell of a baller.
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I think when people say headcase, they are referring to his lack of mental ability to figure out what a good shot is. His lack of mental ability to keep his body in proper shape. His lack of mental ability to stay calm and not let his temper get the best of him.

It would be a risk and IDK if I would trade Jefferson for him straight up.
 
Cyrone Torbin said:
I think when people say headcase, they are referring to his lack of mental ability to figure out what a good shot is. His lack of mental ability to keep his body in proper shape. His lack of mental ability to stay calm and not let his temper get the best of him.

It would be a risk and IDK if I would trade Jefferson for him straight up.
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Fair enough. I would break my hand getting my pen out of my pocket to sign a straight up deal. Problem I have is I don't know if the coach is a good fit for Demarcus. He needs to be manhandled for another year or two of maturity years.
 
Cyrone Torbin said:
I think when people say headcase, they are referring to his lack of mental ability to figure out what a good shot is. His lack of mental ability to keep his body in proper shape. His lack of mental ability to stay calm and not let his temper get the best of him.

It would be a risk and IDK if I would trade Jefferson for him straight up.
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IMO, a lot of the "bad" rep Cousins gets has a lot to do with the way the Kings use him.

I don't know of many post players who wouldn't be labeled "head cases" watching Evans and co chuck up 3s all the time. I don't blame Cousins for wanting to shoot the rock once he finally gets it once every 20 possessions.

A Jerry Sloan led Jazz would turn Cousins into a 20/10 machine.

I'm not so sure about Ty.....

But IMO, a Cousins for Jefferson trade is a no brainer. Younger, cheaper, and IMO, better player.
 
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