The Nuggets were eliminated by the Warriors, and Cousins' contract expired. In an interview, he thanked Coach Malone and thanked the Nuggets for giving themselves a chance to prove themselves.
Speaking about the future, Cousins said: "I don't know what the future will be. I'm grateful to have the opportunity to be part of this team. This season proved that I belong to the Nuggets, to this league. ”
Cousins is eager to stay with the Nuggets, and he also offered to show jokic, saying that in addition to Westbrook, Jokic may be the least respected MVP, and he does not have the same treatment as MVP.
Despite injuries ruining his career, Cousins revealed that his confidence never really faded and that the ability to play at a high level of competition only takes a chance.
Indeed, Cousins has done his best at G5, coming off the bench with 15 minutes and 16 seconds, 8 of 12 shooting, 3 of 3 three-pointers, 1 of 2 free throws, and contributing 19 points, 4 boards and 1 cap. In the third quarter of the game, the Nuggets 30-22 Warriors, Cousins led the second team to play well, 15 points on 6 of 9 in 10 minutes. In the early part of the final quarter, he scored four points on 2-of-3 shooting to help the team hold the scene and provide a stable rest for the injured Jokic.
Nuggets coach Mike Malone was asked if Cousins would stay with the Nuggets this summer, and he was vague, I'm going to a private island in the South Pacific, have some Matte and then look back at Cousins' performance this season. Cousins earns $430,000 a year this season, and he will be a free agent in the offseason.