OT Yet another reason to bring Cousins

[Daweez04]

No one had issues with the "Jailblazers" when they were winning. It was the year they took a nose dive in the 2nd half of the season everyone suddenly hated them. Winning cures all.

 

[Draco]

No one had issues with the "Jailblazers" when they were winning. It was the year they took a nose dive in the 2nd half of the season everyone suddenly hated them. Winning cures all.

I don't necessarily disagree. But Cousins attitude and work ethic prevents a team from winning. Thats why I care about it. Plus it costs signficant resources to acquire Cousins; I'd much rather put those to a less risky use.

Rasheed was one of my favorite players; he was just a crazy angry Muslim. Rasheed got along great with teammates, had a diverse game, played unselfish, and was an elite defender. Cousins is none of those.

 

[Boob-No-More]

No one had issues with the "Jailblazers" when they were winning. It was the year they took a nose dive in the 2nd half of the season everyone suddenly hated them. Winning cures all.

You seem to be confusing on court problems with off court problems. Has Cousins ever been arrested? Has he ever been in jail? My objections to him have nothing to do with off court behavior (although I do prefer to root for athletes that also happen to be decent law-abiding members of the community), my problems with Cousins are due to his on court behavior and how it negatively impacts his team. Getting ejected because you loose your temper hurts your team. Disrespecting your coach and teammates kills morale and team chemistry.

BNM

 

[stampedehero]

Paul is a fake artist and Cousins does not like Wade. If we had him it would be really bad PR

 

[Daweez04]

I'm not advocating for Cousin. My statement was more of a matter of fact, regardless of who it is.

Sheed was a knucklhead on and off the court, same with Bonzi. They were cheered till they sucked.

 

[blue9]

crazy angry Muslim

You need to knock that shit right off. What's him being Muslim have to do with anything?

 

[Orion Bailey]

No one had issues with the "Jailblazers" when they were winning. It was the year they took a nose dive in the 2nd half of the season everyone suddenly hated them. Winning cures all.

I don't necessarily disagree. But Cousins attitude and work ethic prevents a team from winning. Thats why I care about it. Plus it costs signficant resources to acquire Cousins; I'd much rather put those to a less risky use.

Rasheed was one of my favorite players; he was just a crazy angry Muslim. Rasheed got along great with teammates, had a diverse game, played unselfish, and was an elite defender. Cousins is none of those.

I disagree. Show me ring teams that were built around thugs. Most championship teams and dynastys had maybe a thug or two, but by and large good people with teamwork first. A thug team will never last long because of mental instability. YOu want a roller coaster of emotions and still never win? Bring on the thugs. Im okay with a thug on a good team, but not a team of thugs.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Cousins is the broken engine in a car with a broken Kings transmission. It's not getting you anywhere. Is the transmission preventing him from moving? You bet.

But you put a broken engine into a perfect car with a pristine transmission its still not taking you anywhere.

Try to throw that big heavy engine in the trunk of Dame's speedster; our rig will still be moving. Will that broke engine move faster than it ever has? Yes. But what happens to our speed?

bad analogy.

 

[dviss1]

bad analogy.

 

[Draco]

You need to knock that shit right off. What's him being Muslim have to do with anything?

Maybe you're right. I thought it was neat having people of different beliefs on the team but I suspect some fans didn't care for it.

 

[TBpup]

I disagree. Show me ring teams that were built around thugs. Most championship teams and dynastys had maybe a thug or two, but by and large good people with teamwork first. A thug team will never last long because of mental instability. YOu want a roller coaster of emotions and still never win? Bring on the thugs. Im okay with a thug on a good team, but not a team of thugs.

Detroit comes to mind. Laimbeer, Mahorn and Rodman where as close to NBA thugs as a team is likely to get.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Who was the "thug" on the last two SA championship teams? A Iggy the "thug" on GSW?

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Who was the "thug" on the last two SA championship teams? A Iggy the "thug" on GSW?

Bruce Bowen

 

[kjironman1]

Bringing Boogie Cousins the Blazers would be one of if not the biggest Mistake this franchise could claim on trades or FA's.
They don't need Sheed 2.0
People seem to forget just how bad it was when the idiot was here.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Bringing Boogie Cousins the Blazers would be one of if not the biggest Mistake this franchise could claim on trades or FA's.
They don't need Sheed 2.0
People seem to forget just how bad it was when the idiot was here.

It was bad, really bad when Rasheed was here. I'm talking going to the conference finals bad. Right after he left, we were much, much better.... oh wait. Well, he destroyed the team he went to - ooops.

I suspect that if we got Boogie, we'd have a good shot at the conference finals, too.

 

[BlazerWookee]

No one had issues with the "Jailblazers" when they were winning. It was the year they took a nose dive in the 2nd half of the season everyone suddenly hated them. Winning cures all.

It took a long time and a shit ton of knuckleheadedness to finally burn away all the good will stockpiled by the Drexler-era team.

 

[dviss1]

Bringing Boogie Cousins the Blazers would be one of if not the biggest Mistake this franchise could claim on trades or FA's.
They don't need Sheed 2.0
People seem to forget just how bad it was when the idiot was here.

There was no leader on that team.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Who was the "thug" on the last two SA championship teams? A Iggy the "thug" on GSW?

I'd consider Bogut and Green thugs. But I'm biased, I just really dislike them lol

 

[dviss1]

Detroit comes to mind. Laimbeer, Mahorn and Rodman where as close to NBA thugs as a team is likely to get.

Detroit 2x!

Sheed
Ben Wallace (escalated the malice in the palace).

 

[dviss1]

LOL @ Draymond being labeled a "thug"...

 

[kjironman1]

It was bad, really bad when Rasheed was here. I'm talking going to the conference finals bad. Right after he left, we were much, much better.... oh wait. Well, he destroyed the team he went to - ooops.

I suspect that if we got Boogie, we'd have a good shot at the conference finals, too.

Sure go to the conference finals and have him throw a towel in Dames face when he doesn't get his way...Sure that works.

 

[kjironman1]

There was no leader on that team.

Certainly not Sheed for sure.

 

[dviss1]

Certainly not Sheed for sure.

No, there was NO leader. Not even Pippen.

 

[dviss1]

Sure go to the conference finals and have him throw a towel in Dames face when he doesn't get his way...Sure that works.

Ever seen Cousins act that way with someone he respects?

He would fall the fuck in line

 

[Strenuus]

Ever seen Cousins act that way with someone he respects?

He would fall the fuck in line

I still want to go to a game with you, sir.

 

[42N8Bounce]

I'd find it hard to root for Cousins, but I guess "Winning cures all."

3-11-2016, It's Time For Kings To Get Rid Of DeMarcus Cousins
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/andy-furillo/article65552227.html

Cousins lacks respect for the game and people around it.

3-10-2016, DeMarcus Clousins Suspended By Kings For Team-Related Infraction
http://www.aseaofblue.com/2016/3/10...uspended-by-kings-for-team-related-infraction

Boogie nearly got into it with his head coach before Rondo had to hold him back.

11-19-2015, Kings' DeMarcus Cousins Suspended 1 Game For Striking Hawks Horford
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/11/19/demarcus-cousins-al-horford-sacramento-kings-suspension

The one-game suspension without pay will cost Cousins roughly $133,800.

6-23-2015, Cousins Takes Shot at Karl via Twitter
http://fansided.com/2015/06/23/nba-rumors-demarcus-cousins-shot-george-karl-twitter/

Trust is a constant theme with Cousins, and he’s been unable to build any with Karl.

1-1-2015, DeMarcus Cousins Snaps As Kings Slide Continues
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/1/1/7476441/2015-nba-scores-demarcus-cousins-fight-kings-celtics

Cousins' frustration erupted in the fourth quarter when he threw Marcus Smart to the ground after Smart was trying to box out for the rebound. That led to Cousins' second technical and subsequent ejection.

5-15-2014, DeMarcus Cousins Suspended For Season Finale
http://ballislife.com/demarcus-cousins-suspended-for-season-finale-after-accumulating-16-technicals/

The NBA suspended Kings center DeMarcus Cousins for one game without pay on Monday after he accumulated 16 technical fouls during the 2013-14 season.

3-13-2013, Kings Fans Say They're Fed Up With Cousins' Anger Issues
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2013/03/13/kings-fans-fed-up-with-cousins-anger-issues/

“I think that his teammates are tired of him. The coaching staff is tired of him, in my opinion. The fans are tired of him, and flat out, the guy has some issues,” said Kings’ announcer Grant Napear.

12-11-2012, OJ Mayso Says DeMarcus Cousins Has Mental Issues
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on...-mayo-says-demarcus-cousins-has-mental-issues

After Cousins hit Mayo {below the belt}, the Mavs guard was slow to get back on defense. He and the Kings center jawed at each other during a dead ball after the foul -- and each received a technical foul for his continued talking.

Cousins also had his run-in with Spurs broadcaster Sean Elliott earlier this season and was suspended two games for a "hostile encounter."

He's not a winner in Sacramento. I'd like to say it would be different in Portland, but changing coaches and players in Sacramento didn't seem to help. Same old Boogie.

 

[Daweez04]

Cousins is considered a thug, has 14 Ts on the year. Green has 13, but isn't considered a thug. Winning cures all.

The year Detroit won it, they won because they played as a team, they didn't have anyone that was a "super star". It was a bunch of #2 or #3 options playing well together. Yet they were full of guys considered to be "thugish". Just cause you are a hot head doesn't mean you will kill a locker room.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

Man, if I hired a guy to put a roof on my house I'd pick the best guy I could find. "Thug" (why not just say the n word?) or not.

Is the guy an axe murderer or dog killer?

Does Meyers watch Cousins play and say to himself

"Dagnabbit, I can't do any of those things but I'm sooooooo nice"

Bring that guy to Portland and help him. It's a win win.

 

[Blazers Roy]

I told you guys when Neil went after Kanter and some of you complained to no end, adding a player in the NBA is kinda like going out clubbing looking for the perfect girl:
At first you want the prettiest girl who is not a psycho, later you want A pretty girl and you dont ask too many questions, but if you're too picky you WILL end the night with the ugliest girl in the club AT BEST.

Now, i don't want to say Mayers is that girl, but, you know...

 

[kjironman1]

I'd find it hard to root for Cousins, but I guess "Winning cures all."

3-11-2016, It's Time For Kings To Get Rid Of DeMarcus Cousins
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/andy-furillo/article65552227.html


3-10-2016, DeMarcus Clousins Suspended By Kings For Team-Related Infraction
http://www.aseaofblue.com/2016/3/10...uspended-by-kings-for-team-related-infraction


11-19-2015, Kings' DeMarcus Cousins Suspended 1 Game For Striking Hawks Horford
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/11/19/demarcus-cousins-al-horford-sacramento-kings-suspension


6-23-2015, Cousins Takes Shot at Karl via Twitter
http://fansided.com/2015/06/23/nba-rumors-demarcus-cousins-shot-george-karl-twitter/


1-1-2015, DeMarcus Cousins Snaps As Kings Slide Continues
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/1/1/7476441/2015-nba-scores-demarcus-cousins-fight-kings-celtics


5-15-2014, DeMarcus Cousins Suspended For Season Finale
http://ballislife.com/demarcus-cousins-suspended-for-season-finale-after-accumulating-16-technicals/


3-13-2013, Kings Fans Say They're Fed Up With Cousins' Anger Issues
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2013/03/13/kings-fans-fed-up-with-cousins-anger-issues/


12-11-2012, OJ Mayso Says DeMarcus Cousins Has Mental Issues
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on...-mayo-says-demarcus-cousins-has-mental-issues



He's not a winner in Sacramento. I'd like to say it would be different in Portland, but changing coaches and players in Sacramento didn't seem to help. Same old Boogie.

You know for a long time i really was on the fence because i always want to give a guy another chance and i do feel sometimes that they just need another environment. But unless they can get him for next to nothing which might be the case with the way things are going i just don't see the Blazers taking a chance on a guy like that.
The one thing that stands out about that list is it does seem a bit media driven. Cousins might be a great locker room guy and he might very well be a missing link but what happens if they give up Plumlee and Meyers and a couple of picks to get him and he totally destroys the chemistry and wastes 2 or 3 Years of Lillard? That is just too high a price to pay for a mistake like that. It could go very very wrong.