Why was Demarcus Cousins picked 5th?

[Nowitness]

Because stats aren't everything

Also, 5 players in the top 10 of that years draft will make the playoffs this year;

Cousins won't be one of them

[RightToCensor]

Because stats aren't everything

Also, 5 players in the top 10 of that years draft will make the playoffs this year;

Cousins won't be one of them

Rekt

[RonSwanson]

Was raw and immature. Glad to see he turned out well though

Raw?

Cousins had the post moves of a 10 year vet in college. You're fvcking retarded

[L.A.Showtime]

I heard attitude as well.

[Milbuck]

I agree partly. The thing that hurts Cousins is that he's uncoachable. He's been through a million coaches and point guards and has yet to make the playoffs.

No he's not. He was doing great with Malone, until dumbass management got rid of him. The Kings going through a bunch of coaches and point guards is mostly because their retarded front office and ownership keep putting trash pieces around him that need to be replaced, or inexplicably getting rid of good pieces when they finally get them. Next year if they don't get it together under G Karl, then this argument has meaning.

[Milbuck]

Because stats aren't everything

Also, 5 players in the top 10 of that years draft will make the playoffs this year;

Cousins won't be one of them

Here's a stat worth considering:

The Kings are 2-14 this year without Cousins, and were 0-11 without him last year. Over the past 2 seasons they're 50-76 with him, 2-25 without him.

So to put it in perspective...in the past 2 seasons, with him they're winning at a 33 win pace, which would put them at the tail end of the EC playoff race. Without him they're winning at a 6 win pace, which would be literally the worst record in NBA history.

[ralph_i_el]

Here's a stat worth considering:

The Kings are 2-14 this year without Cousins, and were 0-11 without him last year. Over the past 2 seasons they're 50-76 with him, 2-25 without him.

So to put it in perspective...in the past 2 seasons, with him they're winning at a 33 win pace, which would put them at the tail end of the EC playoff race. Without him they're winning at a 6 win pace, which would be literally the worst record in NBA history.

So....about as bad as the Wiz were without Wall?

[Milbuck]

So....about as bad as the Wiz were without Wall?

Sure. Wall is easily my favorite PG in the East outside of a top-form Rose. And no one questions his impact. I just wish people would give Cousins' ability/impact similar recognition, try to be more objective when talking about him, go beyond the generic "attitude problems, never made playoffs" stuff.

[Levity]

I just wish people would give Cousins' ability/impact similar recognition, try to be more objective when talking about him, go beyond the generic "attitude problems, never made playoffs" stuff.

and sadly, thats because most people prefer that TMZ style reporting.

[ILLsmak]

90 some percent of ISH had turner and favors ahead of cousins too. Prob over 95%

Et is my dude cuz I hate seeing guys get shit on who aren't scrubs... but I thought cuz was the second at least. No way im picking anyone second other than him.u can source it if u want.

-Smak

[ralph_i_el]

Sure. Wall is easily my favorite PG in the East outside of a top-form Rose. And no one questions his impact. I just wish people would give Cousins' ability/impact similar recognition, try to be more objective when talking about him, go beyond the generic "attitude problems, never made playoffs" stuff.

Gotcha.
I recognize how good Cousins is. I'd love him on the Wiz.

However, I can see how his attitude could alienate teammates and not be conducive to winning against smart, veteren teams.

[Im Still Ballin]

Give Karl an off-season to work with the Kings