Demarcus Cousins SUSPENDED

RIPskaterdude · Post #41 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:14 am

darth_federer wrote:Cousins is a rookie. He should STFU. He might not be guilty but he has a rep and should know better.

So because of his rep, he should just sit back and enjoy losing? The Kings need a leader, and Cousins is starting to become one.

EDIT: And by the way, it's not like he was calling out a seasoned veteran. He was calling out a 2nd year player, so I think he deserves a little more credit here.

Post #42 » by **KF10** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:14 am

I think Cousins should have handled the situation better i.e. confronting Donte. But his underlying message is absolutely correct though. Someone needs to stand up and say something. Cousins thought he is right about the last play/Evans (which he is). He believes everyone should be accountable on this team no matter who you are i.e. Evans. To me, that is true leadership.

Indy2thaWindy · Post #43 » by **Indy2thaWindy** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:15 am

If he's still a headache, Pacers are always up for Granger for Cousins. yes? no?

rpa · Post #44 » by **rpa** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:16 am

princeofpalace wrote:Also, may I ask why the sudden turning on Tyreke Evans? I thought Kings fans were higher on him.

We still like him but the fact that he's not learning is really annoying. What infuriates us is combining that with what seems to be a complete lack of responsibility.

Post #45 » by **darth_federer** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:16 am

xx_skaterdude_xx wrote:
darth_federer wrote:Cousins is a rookie. He should STFU. He might not be guilty but he has a rep and should know better.

So because of his rep, he should just sit back and enjoy losing? The Kings need a leader, and Cousins is starting to become one.

EDIT: And by the way, it's not like he was calling out a seasoned veteran. He was calling out a 2nd year player, so I think he deserves a little more credit here.

The calling out of Tyreke was fine although Cousins himself was 5-14 in that game. But taking a swing at another player is ok now?

RIPskaterdude · Post #46 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:16 am

princeofpalace wrote:Also, may I ask why the sudden turning on Tyreke Evans? I thought Kings fans were higher on him.

I'm not turning on Evans, but Kings fans expected him to take a leadership role this season, and he hasn't.

rpa · Post #47 » by **rpa** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:17 am

Indy2thaWindy wrote:If he's still a headache, Pacers are always up for Granger for Cousins. yes? no?

*crickets*

RIPskaterdude · Post #48 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:17 am

Indy2thaWindy wrote:If he's still a headache, Pacers are always up for Granger for Cousins. yes? no?

The Pacers would be AMAZING with Cousins.

Collison + Paul George + Cousins + Hibbert? :droop:

But no

Indy2thaWindy · Post #49 » by **Indy2thaWindy** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:18 am

rpa wrote:
Indy2thaWindy wrote:If he's still a headache, Pacers are always up for Granger for Cousins. yes? no?

*crickets*

that usually means it's a good deal around here.

princeofpalace · Post #50 » by **princeofpalace** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:18 am

xx_skaterdude_xx wrote:Because Cousins is showing that he wants him and his teammates to be held accountable for how they play, which is exactly what a leader should expect out of his team. I agree on the physical violence, but a leader NEEDS to step up in front of everyone else and say something on behalf of the team. Evans just doesn't trust his teammates, and sometimes it works (see last season), and sometimes it doesn't (see this season).

Ok. I partially agree, teammates should be held accountable for poor play & that in itself does show leadership as long as the player also holds himself accountable & works on his own game. But no matter how you slice it- throwing punches at teammates does not show leadership no matter what the reason.

SadKingsFan · Post #51 » by **SadKingsFan** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:18 am

That Piston fan sounds angry. All these little Essays about cousins? :lol:

rpa · Post #52 » by **rpa** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:19 am

Indy2thaWindy wrote:
rpa wrote:
Indy2thaWindy wrote:If he's still a headache, Pacers are always up for Granger for Cousins. yes? no?

*crickets*

that usually means it's a good deal around here.

OK ...

*evil crickets*

RIPskaterdude · Post #53 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:19 am

darth_federer wrote:
xx_skaterdude_xx wrote:
darth_federer wrote:Cousins is a rookie. He should STFU. He might not be guilty but he has a rep and should know better.

So because of his rep, he should just sit back and enjoy losing? The Kings need a leader, and Cousins is starting to become one.

EDIT: And by the way, it's not like he was calling out a seasoned veteran. He was calling out a 2nd year player, so I think he deserves a little more credit here.

The calling out of Tyreke was fine although Cousins himself was 5-14 in that game. But taking a swing at another player is ok now?

No one should be taking a swing at another player, especially not another teammate. But at least it shows the fire inside Cousins, and how much he wants to step up as a leader and win. I just feel the whole rookie card is being overplayed. It's not like he took a swing at the coach.

Although I wouldn't mind if he did :lol:

princeofpalace · Post #54 » by **princeofpalace** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:19 am

rpa wrote:
princeofpalace wrote:Also, may I ask why the sudden turning on Tyreke Evans? I thought Kings fans were higher on him.

We still like him but the fact that he's not learning is really annoying. What infuriates us is combining that with what seems to be a complete lack of responsibility.

Maybe the Kings just need a stronger veteran presence on the team to show leadership and a coach that can hold his guys accountable.

Post #55 » by **KF10** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:21 am

One source said Cousins and Green argued in the locker room, with Cousins telling everyone he wanted respect, regardless of his rookie status.

princeofpalace · Post #56 » by **princeofpalace** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:21 am

SadKingsFan wrote:That Piston fan sounds angry. All these little Essays about cousins?

4 lines is an essay now? Hm...... :roll:

How about you actually address the issues like some of your other Kings fans but coming out to attack a poster pretty much shows that you have nothing of note to say...

RIPskaterdude · Post #57 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:21 am

princeofpalace wrote:
xx_skaterdude_xx wrote:Because Cousins is showing that he wants him and his teammates to be held accountable for how they play, which is exactly what a leader should expect out of his team. I agree on the physical violence, but a leader NEEDS to step up in front of everyone else and say something on behalf of the team. Evans just doesn't trust his teammates, and sometimes it works (see last season), and sometimes it doesn't (see this season).

Ok. I partially agree, teammates should be held accountable for poor play & that in itself does show leadership as long as the player also holds himself accountable & works on his own game. But no matter how you slice it- throwing punches at teammates does not show leadership no matter what the reason.

No no, I know that. But a little extra push isn't a bad thing every now and then. I'm sure when Kobe or KG get angry at teammates in the locker room, they're not afraid to call out a teammate and give them a little "push" or two to get them fired up.

rpa · Post #58 » by **rpa** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:22 am

princeofpalace wrote:Maybe the Kings just need a stronger veteran presence on the team to show leadership and a coach that can hold his guys accountable.

Kings fans have wondered if we'd target a guy like, say, Billups, around the trade deadline. Even though a guy like that wouldn't be a longterm fit he'd probably help the team in the future a whole hell of a lot.

bullsnewdynasty · Post #59 » by **bullsnewdynasty** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:23 am

This situation reminds me of Joakim Noah's rookie year. He called out his teammates for poor effort early in the season, then later had a 1 game suspension for arguing with an assistant coach extended a game by his own teammates.

Post #60 » by **Diop** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:23 am

JamesNaismith wrote:They need to hire Charles Oakley to b*tch slap Cousins.

No rookie should be half the trouble this wannabe tough guy DeMarcus is.

Or better yet, they should trade him to the Bobcats to let Oakley slap him.