DeMarcus Cousins Not Making Any Friends At Team USA

[Clippersfan86]

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/08/colangelo-on-cousins-he-has-a-lot-of-growing-up-to-do/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Carmelo Anthony came out of the first day of Team USA practice in Vegas

[Fiasco]

DMC is a dumbass, and I laugh at anyone who said he should have been in over Griffin.

[konex]

This seems like BS to me. As if they are trying to justify not taking a guy with a bad rep who would have helped the team

[Umad101]

Man I ****ing hate this kid attitude. Someone needs to knock him the *** out so he can realize he ain't shit

[LamarOdom]

Who cares he is hilarious. #Trolling John Wall!

[Clippersfan86]

This seems like BS to me. As if they are trying to justify not taking a guy with a bad rep who would have helped the team

:wtf: . No... this is about a player who's on the select team and playing like a thug mauling people and bringing his shitty attitude to USA basketball. Kind of a big deal you know...

[It's A VC3!!!]

That's alittle harsh to say although it's true. But if he was guarding LeBron, Durant, Melo or Griffin, I expect him to be forced to foul them. I think he played a bit of the four and was forced to guard them. Not entirely his fault but we do all know that he needs to mature.

[Punpun]

BULLSHIT. Kobe said team USA needed a guy like him.

[NOHCP3]

:roll: "He fouled the sh*t out everyone" is the best basketball quote I've heard in a while... Damn if Cousins was just a little smarter he'd be so good

[EveryManALion]

**** that, players are just too *****, DMC IS REALLLLLLLLL *****:bowdown:

[TexasBloodMoney]

DMC is the next best center in the league, hate on it.

[Go Getter]

Who cares he is hilarious. #Trolling John Wall!
Please post.

[jbot]

not quite sure how to take this. was he being overly aggressive during practice to show he's not gonna take any crap ,even from star player teammates, or was he just being immature like everyone has stated?

[RRR3]

Please post.
He's confusing DMc with Greg monroe

[IamSofaKing]

Any video of Team USA practicing or scrimmaging?

[bluechox2]

**** that, players are just too *****, DMC IS REALLLLLLLLL *****:bowdown:
hes bringing back the 90's ... **** this ***** i love you friendship teams

[LamarOdom]

He's confusing DMc with Greg monroe

Ohh yeah sry it was Monroe totally mixed them up.

[Clippersfan86]

I do agree with you guys his no friends, take no prisoners attitude is totally old school and awesome BUT he can do it with a lot more respect. Hell Kobe has the same attitude and so did Jordan but both were very well liked during their Team USA experiences. You can be both. You can be a hardass who isn't there to make friends but also tone down the attitude or cockiness.

[EveryManALion]

hes bringing back the 90's ... **** this ***** i love you friendship teams

Yea, this just does not correlate with how much better he acted on the court this year, i bet the "stars" got butthurt and he was fouling them so hard and reverted back to the only main widespread rumor/issue they knew about him, which is his maturity and attributed it to his aggresive playstyle, DMC all day.:cheers:

[Punpun]

I do agree with you guys his no friends, take no prisoners attitude is totally old school and awesome BUT he can do it with a lot more respect. Hell Kobe has the same attitude

But Kobe actually liked him.

[Clippersfan86]

But Kobe actually liked him.

Like I said... Kobe is at least respectful. He doesn't give a damn about that friendship crap or your feelings but he's not going to go out of his way to randomly be a dick to other players the way Cousins does. If you start roughing up teammates in practice, people are going to think of you as a prick.

[Punpun]

Yeah, but I mean that Kobe actually liked Cousins yesterday.

[Clippersfan86]

Yeah, but I mean that Kobe actually liked Cousins yesterday.

What did he say? I know he likes Cousins old school mentality but you bet your ass Kobe would be getting in Cousins face if he was the one getting put on the floor with hard fouls :oldlol: . Nobody likes a goon in practice.

[AlonzoGOAT]

Like I said... Kobe is at least respectful. He doesn't give a damn about that friendship crap or your feelings but he's not going to go out of his way to randomly be a dick to other players the way Cousins does. If you start roughing up teammates in practice, people are going to think of you as a prick.

http://thestupidfresh.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/75999_461936550377_699465377_6083512_6759137_n.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4920970629_7fb8758dbc.jpg

Suspect?

[hawksdogsbraves]

I think his attitude is awesome. The 'everybody is friends' atmosphere in the NBA right now is a little over the top, it's good to have some guys who don't give a shit about people liking them.

It's telling that Kobe loves that attitude and wanted him on Team USA.

Compare him to Griffin. Blake is the pretty boy, the whiner and the flopper who gets all the highlights and all the commercials and is friends with everybody. DMC puts up similar stats but fouls hard, makes enemies, and doesn't care if Kevin Durant (or whoever) is giving him hugs after the game. I look forward to seeing him have some heated rivalries with other guys as his career progresses.

[Rake2204]

not quite sure how to take this. was he being overly aggressive during practice to show he's not gonna take any crap ,even from star player teammates, or was he just being immature like everyone has stated?
I would guess the players would be understanding of a guy who was just out there trying to get it, forcing everyone to go hard while understanding they'd have to attack the rim strong to finish over the top of him. For instance, if Kenneth Faried was in that camp and was committing a lot of fouls as a result of just being incredibly active and working his butt off (while perhaps being innocently out of control) I don't think it'd be an issue.

The fact I'm hearing numerous quotes from various people involved with the team about Cousins' necessity to grow up, makes me feel as though he was just out there hacking about, perhaps finding himself in poor or lazy defensive position and bailing out by fouling.

[ripthekik]

Don't see anything wrong with this.

1) they're not there to make friends.
2) if you're getting beat easily, you're supposed to get physical. As long as he's not doing flagrant fouls or fouling out, it's all fair game once you step onto the court.

What did Melo expect? No contact sport? This is why he's a loser. If he's a leader of a team, there's no way in hell that team will win a ring.

[Punpun]

What did he say? I know he likes Cousins old school mentality but you bet your ass Kobe would be getting in Cousins face if he was the one getting put on the floor with hard fouls :oldlol: . Nobody likes a goon in practice.

I remember seeing a thread where the quote was along the line of "We need a guy like Cousins on the team". That's about th ehugest compliment you'd could get, no ?

[Clippersfan86]

I remember seeing a thread where the quote was along the line of "We need a guy like Cousins on the team". That's about th ehugest compliment you'd could get, no ?

Yes but that was before he was selected. Ask Kobe how he feels now :oldlol: .

[Linspired]

it's called a mean streak. players need that

[JMT]

Wow! A prima donna NBA star complaining about being fouled! :eek:

[Raz]

Cousins is a horrible defender, I have a feeling he was being beat and fouling them instead.

However, the rest of those super friends are wimps. Harden up. He's trying to get on the team by showing he's a tough guy. I like him, even though he is an idiot. He would be the Shawn Kemp of this team, running around grabbing his nut-sack.

[GOBB]

It probably depends on how he was fouling them. Probably extra added on it.

[ProfessorMurder]

Good. F*ck everybody else. Playing harder and get beat down in practice makes games easier.

Suck it up Melo, quit being a soft ass bitch. You think other countries and players won't hit you during the Olympics?

[fatboy11]

Multiple posters here suggested he should be on the team.

Sometimes I wonder what is wrong with some of these posters.

You don't want a guy like DeMarcus Cousins representing your country.

[swi7ch]

He will NEVER get picked internationally because he represents USA in a bad way. He pouts way too much and at his teammates, too! :facepalm

[Haymaker]

Melo is a bitch. Love Cousins' attitude! :applause:

[swi7ch]

BULLSHIT. Kobe said team USA needed a guy like him.

Yeah, Cousins starting a brawl internationally in front of millions! USA! USA! :facepalm

[mrbigshot1]

Why didn't Monroe try out for the USA team?

[no pun intended]

We need this kid to pair up with Rondo in the Celtics. They need him.

[Dasher]

If I remember correctly, that Melo statement was actually a compliment.

[LosBulls]

Yeah, Cousins starting a brawl internationally in front of millions! USA! USA! :facepalm
I bet USA would win....Unless it's against Russia.

[Brandon Roy]

lol @ the Carmelo quote. Best quote ever.

[IGOTGAME]

Raptors coach mad because big man is fouling too hard on defense....lol makes total sense.

maybe he should just let people walk down the lane and get buckets like the Raptors bigs.


Cousins is a horrible defender, I have a feeling he was being beat and fouling them instead.

yep, constantly getting beat. that is why he lead the league in charges.

[chips93]

Good. F*ck everybody else. Playing harder and get beat down in practice makes games easier.

they are supposed to be teammates, 'f*ck everybody else' isnt a great attitude to have towards your teammates, and since when does fouling equate to playing hard :lol

[Just2McFly]

Good. F*ck everybody else. Playing harder and get beat down in practice makes games easier.

Suck it up Melo, quit being a soft ass bitch. You think other countries and players won't hit you during the Olympics?
Pretty much this.:oldlol:

[IGotACoolStory]

Melo is such a *****. I hope he chokes when he's stuffing his fat face with London's food.

[Levity]

the rate the nba is going, these big name players are gonna probably want to have their moms at games screaming at the refs and coaches for every touch fall that wasnt called. turning this into a sissy njb league

[bdreason]

This kid could be one of the best in the league if his attitude wasn't so poor. Hopefully he pulls it together one day and reaches his full potential.

[KyrieTheFuture]

Melo is such a *****. I hope he chokes when he's stuffing his fat face with London's food.

Have you had British food? Melo won't make it through the Olympics he'll starve first.

[The Choken One]

DMC would make this team so much better...sad everyone besides apparently Kobe is soft.

DMC is one my favorite young player...dude's going to be a monster for years to come.

[CelticBaller]

Good shit, don't respect those ******s especially LeBron :applause:

[FireDavidKahn]

the rate the nba is going, these big name players are gonna probably want to have their moms at games screaming at the refs and coaches for every touch fall that wasnt called. turning this into a sissy njb league
Doesn't JaVale McGee's mom already do this?

[B]

OP making mountains out of mole hills and selectively quoting


Cousins makes most of Team USA experience


LAS VEGAS, NV - DeMarcus Cousins' first Team USA experience was an eventful one.

"Yeah, he was fouling the (expletive) out of everybody," said Carmelo Anthony, following Friday's first day at UNLV.

One of the fouls committed by the 21-year-old Sacramento Kings center was an elbow to the face of Andre Iguodala.

"I knew it was going to be physical, but not this physical; it's almost a fight out there," Cousins said.

Cousins is a member of the U.S. Select Team which will practice against Team USA in preparations for the Olympics in London next month. His odds of making the team are almost non-existent at this point, but that doesn't discourage the Kings young, budding star.

"The atmosphere is crazy, it's very competitive and I'm just enjoying the whole experience." said Cousins. "You won't get this good of a run anywhere else."

Kobe Bryant is among Cousins' biggest supporters and believes he could provide the team with much needed physicality in international play.

"European basketball is extremely physical," Bryant said. "He brings a physicality to the game that really changes the energy of the game. He's not afraid to make contact, he's not afraid to upset guys and kind of make the game uncomfortable."

Bryant said because of Cousins size and that physicality - and his ability to shoot, he'd love to have Cousins on the team in the London games.

Bryant said he's shared his thoughts with Team USA chairman Jerry Colangelo and head coach Mike Krzyzewski.

"It would be an incredible honor, who wouldn't want to play for USA?" Cousins remarked. "If I get my name called, I gladly accept, if not, I'm still going to enjoy the experience."

The 12-man Olympic team will be announced on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. at the Wynn Casino in Las Vegas. Sacramento Kings public address announcer Scott Moak will emcee the event.

http://www.news10.net/sports/article/200153/3/Cousins-makes-most-of-Team-USA-experience

[anthonyRandolph]

Cousins would be the cause of WW3 if he made it.

[Clippersfan86]

[QUOTE=B

[flipogb]

what Kobe doesn't understand is that Cousin's actions unlike his are not from competitiveness , Cousins is simply a douche

[kurt_rambis]

yep, constantly getting beat. that is why he lead the league in charges.

so you're saying he's a flopper?

btw he also lead the league in personal fouls

team usa needs size and i would've preferred they take cousins over harden iguodala, but coaches aren't just gonna throw someone under the bus because melo or whoever don't like being fouled. he's always had attitude problems that aren't related to 'toughness' and that shit is catching up with him

[IGOTGAME]

so you're saying he's a flopper?

btw he also lead the league in personal fouls

team usa needs size and i would've preferred they take cousins over harden iguodala, but coaches aren't just gonna throw someone under the bus because melo or whoever don't like being fouled. he's always had attitude problems that aren't related to 'toughness' and that shit is catching up with him
Saying he plays good rotation n positional defense.

[Darius]

You guys want a sulky, bad tempered whiner representing team USA?

[Chrono90]

This seems like BS to me. As if they are trying to justify not taking a guy with a bad rep who would have helped the team

Yea they did it. But it was worth it. Cousins is a good talent but he's not the once a decade type. He's not even allstar talent yet. He's above average now but not great so it's not worth it yet. Him as a player now is all about his POTENTIAL. His talent now is not worth the team to take him in with that attitude.

[IGOTGAME]

You guys want a sulky, bad tempered whiner representing team USA?
But Blake griffin is on team USA?

[The Choken One]

You guys want a sulky, bad tempered whiner representing team USA?
Flop City is representing us right now...I'd rather DMC be out there than half the ***** ****s they have out there now.

[Fiasco]

But Blake griffin is on team USA?

LOL IGOTGAY is on a roll here

[TheBigVeto]

But Kobe actually liked him.

That's because he's scared DMC gonna slap him silly.

[joshwake]

I doubt cousins lats long in the NBA. It's a shame to waste all that talent, but the dude is a dick.

[RIP CITY]

I doubt cousins lats long in the NBA. It's a shame to waste all that talent, but the dude is a dick.

If Ron Artest can make it 10+ years in the NBA, anyone can, let alone DeMarcus Cousins.

I think this is being blown out of proportion and it's kind of sad actually that Colangelo is sh*tting on Cousins so hard for something that probably isn't that big of a deal. Don't get me wrong, I know Cousins needs to mature but so do most young NBA players and this kid has a ton of talent and is already one of the better big men in the NBA in only his second year. Colangelo is only adding to this kid's already bad rap, which from what I have read is already more myth than fact (not that there isn't some fact behind it but it's always been way overblown IMO).

If this is just about his physicality in practices than this is a ridiculous criticism, if there is more to it than that, such as him not listening to Coaches or causing REAL tension with teammates than I understand. But if this is just because he's fouling players hard in practice than Colangelo and the players need to grow a pair, this is a man's game and physical big men are a good thing in an ever softening League.

[InspiredLebowski]

Good. I love it.

[wally_world]

Soooooooooo much talent tho. I still expect great things from him, but at some point of his career we can expect a Ron Artest moment fer sure

[InspiredLebowski]

Soooooooooo much talent tho. I still expect great things from him, but at some point of his career we can expect a Ron Artest moment fer sureCousins is an immature buffoon, but he's not a retard. Let me know when Cousins starts letting a pack of dogs run wild all over his condo shitting everywhere and just replaces the carpet instead of training them.

Ron Artest is legitimately retarded. It's not fair to compare anyone to him.

[noosaman]

I need someone to explain how Cousins is a "great talent." The Kings are no better with him on the floor than when he's out. He's just another middling talent but with a Rasheed-like complex so somehow people think there's something there when there really isn't.

[RoseCity07]

DeMarcus Cousins brain is underdeveloped. You can't really do anything about that. Just kick him off the team and send him home before he injures a player.

[blacknapalm]

there's no doubt he's talented and skilled, but he hasn't put the pieces together yet. i don't have any problem with him not making the team. he needs to be more consistent and not just show flashes. he has to earn it and he hasn't done that yet, not even close.

for one, his defense sucks. i don't care about his block numbers. he is constantly out of position and closes out lazily. secondly, i need my damn C to be shooting better than 44% FG. that's what a SG shoots and a slightly inefficient one at that. it's pathetic for a 6'11' center to be shooting around 45%. plain pathetic. he takes dumb shots, either spotting up a short jumper that he doesn't hit consistently enough or isolating and forcing the matter. one oddity with cousins is that he actually shoots better from 16-23 feet than he does from 3-15 feet.

at some point, you can't just keep banking on potential. you have to go with what you see on the court and the results that are produced.

[All Net]

So talented yet so dumb...

[Nick Young]

Are they in London yet?

[wally_world]

I need someone to explain how Cousins is a "great talent." The Kings are no better with him on the floor than when he's out. He's just another middling talent but with a Rasheed-like complex so somehow people think there's something there when there really isn't.

Legit size, great mobility, terrific athlete, solid jump shot, good floor game

[Rnbizzle]

I honestly hope this guys figures it all out, it would be such a shame for his talent to go to waste..

[bluechox2]

I honestly hope this guys figures it all out, it would be such a shame for his talent to go to waste..

dude doesnt need superfriends

[cuad]

Video at this link, Carmelo quote at 0:44

http://www.sacandco.net/news/article/200153/2/Cousins-makes-most-of-Team-USA-experience

There's also an uncensored version if you scroll down and look on the left.

[Raz]

None of the players seemed pissed off. Melo's quote has been taken way out of context

[Darius]

But Blake griffin is on team USA?

lmao

[LA_Showtime]

What's wrong with that? What's wrong with playing hard and competitively?

[TheFan]

not quite sure how to take this. was he being overly aggressive during practice to show he's not gonna take any crap ,even from star player teammates, or was he just being immature like everyone has stated?

my 6th sense tells me is the former... veterans are big bitches and expect novices to eat their crap and shut up... go for it Demarcus.