Today, according to Shams, the Nuggets plan to sign Cousins on a 10-day contract. Before Cousins' contract expired, the Bucks didn't keep him. When playing for the Bucks this season, Cousins averaged 9.1 points and 5.8 rebounds per game and shot 47 percent from the field. The Nuggets' signing Cousins was a very correct and sensible decision, and the Nuggets need a player like Cousins very much at this stage. Jokic is alone, and Cousins' addition will greatly improve the team's offensive and defensive levels. Watching Cousins' game against the Bucks this season, fans should have a vague sense that Cousins has a lot of oil on him, and it's really crazy that he doesn't get a chance.
Nuggets coach Malone was interviewed today, and he also specifically mentioned this. Malone thinks Cousins is very talented and it's crazy that he didn't get a chance in the league. Even as Cousins grew older, even though he was badly injured. After all, the skinny camel is bigger than the horse, and 5 years ago, Cousins was one of the best centers in the league, with super personal ability. Cousins quickly showed his talent after entering the NBA, regardless of his emotional problems. As long as Cousins is on the floor and seriously, he is the league's big killer.
Cousins was unguarded in his health, and in recent seasons, cousins' physical function had declined despite the effects of his injuries. But his technique is still very delicate, and the big picture and ball quotient have never fallen behind. When playing for the Bucks this season, Cousins was the team's bench thigh. Cousins has played just 17 minutes this season, and if we count by 36 minutes, Cousins' stats will be close to 20+12.
Cousins is still very efficient in the block, he is a good end-of-range finisher, and Cousins has a great advantage in competing for a second offensive rebound. His body is inherently strong, and today's NBA is a small-ball league, which is not the same as 5 years ago. Interior players are generally shorter, which is good news for an interior giant like Cousins. He can easily get to the position to complete the score, and the fixed point shooting is also Cousins' best play. Cousins can easily hit a three-pointer on the outside and can open up space.
Back-to-back singles is Cousins' strength, cousins is a strong inside player, he has a good interior attacking footage. It's important that Cousins handle the ball completely on the bench. Most of the Nuggets' bench players don't have the ability to handle the ball or offense on their own. Cousins was an offensive killer at his peak, and he could digest the ball in large quantities to complete the finish. Cousins, like jokic, the core of the team, is an interior player who can pass the ball and respond. Before Jokic, Cousins was supposed to be the most passable interior player in the entire NBA, not one of them. So far in his career, Cousins has averaged more than 3 assists, and at his peak he averaged nearly 6 assists per game.
It's also worth mentioning on the defensive end that Cousins is not a good defensive player. But he can grab rebounds, and just grabbing rebounds is what the Nuggets are desperately lacking. Let's look at a set of data. The Nuggets have averaged 42.8 rebounds per game this season, second-to-last in the league. Cousins is a good rebounder who can create a lot of rebounding opportunities on the floor. Whether it's defensive rebounds or offensive rebounds, Cousins can hold on. Theoretically, the Nuggets could even have Cousins and Jokic play together to play a double interior combination. Both of them have the ability to attack autonomously, and even can cope with it. The Nuggets could try new lineup changes.
Cousins' style of play is a perfect connection to the Nuggets. He has a lot of chances at the Nuggets, and Cousins is not in bad shape in the game for the Bucks. Signs suggest that Cousins deserves a second career spring this season. Dear officials, are you optimistic about Cousins' prospects in the Nuggets? Feel free to leave a comment in the comments section below the article.