Immature, hot-headed and perhaps not the brightest bulb in the box. A player who has clashed with everyone and anyone in a position of authority, from his high-school coaches to UK’s John Calipari to Sacramento’s Paul Westphal and Keith Smart. DeMarcus Cousins personifies the word punk. But he also has a could couple of things that our Boston Celtics desperately need – size and athleticism in the paint.
So, would you trade for DeMarcus Cousins?
And if so, at what price?
Personally, I would do the deal if it could be had at a discount. The Celtics don’t have a lot to offer, not without giving up someone like Rajon Rondo in the process – and trust me, that ain’t happening. But if Cousins has become a giant headache, which he has, the Kings might be more inclined to send him packing for a combination of players and picks. And with the Celtics holding a couple of players who might entice the Kings – Courtney Lee and Brandon Bass come to mind – then maybe, just maybe something could be worked out.
Let’s assume that happens. Lee and Bass for Cousins.
Then what?
The Celtics have a young center with a tremendous upside, and they may have one of the few locker rooms that can keep Cousins in check and maybe even help him mature as a person. They have a player with the size they need, and the athleticism at the center position they haven’t had in what seems a millennium.
Of course, a trade like this has a ton of risk. Anytime you’re dealing with a loose cannon like Cousins you run the risk of him poisoning the locker room and spending more time on the bench than on the court. But championships aren’t won by the timid. Risks have to be taken. And right now, Cousins is a risk that I’m willing to assume in order to jump into the championship mix.
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Two words: Heck and No.
Doc doesn’t need the headache and I highly doubt even Boston’s veteran, mature locker room would make Cousins grow up.
Instead of Cousins, I’d rather trade for Jason Thompson. He doesn’t have Cousins’ talent/untapped potential, but he would act like a pro. I also think Thompson would flourish with the Celts, as he gets better coaching, maybe KG takes Thompson under his wing, and hopefully the motivation of playing on a team that should reach the playoffs and possibly challenge for a championship.
Just one question: On the quote suggesting the Kings might be interested in Bass and Lee, who said that? Is that your opinion or some statement by a basketball reporter? Is it someone that closely follows either team? Because, on paper, I don’t see the benefit of either Bass or Lee to the Kings’ roster.
Boston would have to hand over at least next year’s first round draft pick and possibly one, if not two, rookie as part of the deal.
AGREE
id rather take anderson varejao come playoffs he will be a beast and would definitely help us a lot… as they say (REBOUNDS IS THE KEY TO DEFENSE) but untill celtics big man does not rebounds? (I AGREE WITH COACH DOC RIVERS) THIS TEAM IS SOFT 100%
Two words: HELL YES. For one of the most offensively gifted ad best rebounding centers in the NBA. I’d do this trade without a moments hesitation.
You really think Doc, KG, PP, Jet and Rondo can’t keep this KID in line???
If I’m Danny I do this trade TODAY, this minute
It’s completely unreasonable to think that Bass + Lee would be anywhere near enough to get DMC out of Sacramento. This is simply absurd. If that was their best offer (it wouldn’t be… think Houston), they’d easily prefer to wait and see what develops, than to trade for such average players. Why waste our time with such nonsense?