DeMarcus Cousins. How good can he get?

[903124]

John Wall or Demarcus Cousins is still a tough question to answer.

[Cammo101]

I think Cousins is slightly overrated by some and is a guy who is not quite as good as his numbers look, but he's definitely turned out better than Favors and is one of the better bigs in the game right now. It's not like I was saying Cousins was some bum who couldn't play, I had him as the #5 prospect in the 2010 draft and gave the Kings the 4th highest grade of any team that year in my draft grades.

How is he overrated?

He's an all star, 2nd all NBA teamer, Gold-winning Olympian, put up 25 & 13 & became a legit defensive anchor.

He is only 24 years old and improving!

..and yet -- he is only "one of the better bigs" in the game? Outside of Davis, he is the best young big in the NBA. Arguably the best C in the NBA.

Because, IMO, he is one of those guys who puts up somewhat hollow numbers that are not necessarily in line with his actual impact on the game and winning basketball games. He is definitely very good and still improving.

[peZt]

ManualRam being spot on again. I really wonder where he has been the last few months.