Demarcus “Boogie” Cousins:
Demarcus “Boogie” Cousins joins the already stacked Warriors roster on a one-year deal of $5.3 million.
After JaVale McGee decided to leave the Dubs in free agency and move to the LA Lakers. The Warriors needed another centre and managed to land 4 time NBA All-Star Demarcus Cousins.
Golden State accompanies arguably the best shooter to ever play the game in Stephen Curry. One of the best current two-way players and “catch and shoot” players the NBA has seen is Klay Thompson, the NBA 2017 defensive player of the year in Draymond Green and 1-time MVP and 4-time scoring champion Kevin Durant.
The Warriors have already been a part of the past 4 NBA finals winning 3 of them without displaying signs of slowing down.
Is the addition of Demarcus cousins? In a league where the Warriors already dominate, the inclusion of a top centre is unjust.
The 2-time All-NBA center averaged 25.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.6 blocks last season for the New Orleans Pelicans and also received an All-Star game selection.
Although his role will be diminished in comparison to his time in New Orleans. His ability and wide skill set will remain undoubtedly, adding to the Warrior’s impeccable team success.
However, Boogie will experience an uphill battle fighting for a smooth and sustainable recovery from his Achilles tear in late January against the Houston Rockets. They project him to make his return deep into the second half of the 2018/19 NBA regular season.
Even with a reduced role and lingering injury, it is expected that the Warriors will have the potential. To take their talents and capabilities to the next level on Boogie’s. Restoration to the league, lowering the chances of achieving parity in the NBA.
