DeMarcus Cousins leaves Nikola Jokic in disbelief after strong play
DeMarcus Cousins, in a different timeline, likely has the success Nikola Jokic has enjoyed. When Nikola Jokic joined the Denver Nuggets, he was not expected to have much of an impact. Instead, Nikola Jokic has become the Nuggets’ first ever MVP. DeMarcus Cousins has become a solid role player. Jokic has led the Nuggets to four straight playoff appearances.
DeMarcus Cousins was once one of the NBA’s best players. Cousins spent seven years with the Sacramento Kings. During DeMarcus Cousins’ time in Sacramento, the Kings had some decent teams. However, DeMarcus Cousins’ prime years were wasted. Kings’ management never developed the talent. As a result, DeMarcus Cousins was traded to the Pelicans.
DeMarcus Cousins left the Kings in 2017 and has been a journeyman ever since. Injuries have slowed DeMarcus Cousins down from the player he was. Now, Cousins is a role player for the Nuggets. Last night, Cousins became Boogie. He gave the Warriors all they could handle, in Game 5. At the end of the third quarter, DeMarcus Cousins had Nikola Jokic stunned by his play. After that, the Nuggets lost.
DeMarcus Cousins leaves Nikola Jokic in disbelief after strong play
