Good for DeMarcus Cousins.
It’s gotten to the point where people almost assume the 22-year-old is going to say the wrong thing, that he’s going to do the wrong thing. And on some levels, we can’t really chastise the ones that do.
Over the last three years, Cousins has been equal parts promise and infuriating. From flashes of a player capable of developing into a 20 and 10 guy, to bursts of seemingly seething rage that paint the picture of a villain, the oft-embattled big man hasn’t failed the headlines.
On so many other levels, though, the wide-spread doubt in Cousins is absurd. Absolutely inane. We’re supposed to write off a promising tower as a miscreant because he’s had a few run-ins with the league and his own team. That’s stupid. Categorically dumb.
Not to say that Cousins is some misunderstood victim, because he’s not. Well, not entirely. Some of the criticism he receives is deserved. Other aspects of it are ridiculous.
It comes as no surprise then that his future with the Sacramento Kings is being dissected like a high school biology project, where the student is a perennial screw up, so we’re assuming he’s going to fail by succumbing to the moment.
In this case, certain presumptions are being pawned off as fact, the kind of crap I refuse to link out to for fear of perpetuating the contextual filth they’re spewing by providing them with additional page views. Just know that it’s out there, know that there are those expecting Cousins to demand a trade if his contract situation isn’t settled during the offseason. And know that plenty of pundits would have us believe he wants his money from somewhere else.
Also know that Cousins remains loyal to Sactown after all the garbage he and the organization have waded through together, some of it self-imposed, most of it fueled by the incompetent jackasses simply known as The Maloofs, who mercifully no longer have control of the organization.
Now’s a good time to point you toward Cousins’ most recent sentiments aimed at his current situation, the city of Sacramento and all the fans it encompasses.
“I do want to be a King,” he said of his future with the team, as quoted by Jason Jones of The Sacramento Bee.
Undoubtedly, there are those out there dropping their jaws. DeMarcus? Wants to stay a King? Dubya. Tee. Eff.
Believe it, because it’s true. Actually strike that. Don’t believe it. I continue to assume the never-say-never stance on all things pertaining to the NBA. Maybe it’s not true. Perhaps it’s just a front to save face. Either way, I love it.
This isn’t Cousins ranting and raving, falling into the trap that has been set for him so many times before, like Wile E. Coyote attempting to chase down the Roadrunner. This is him being honest and loyal. Even if it were for appearances sake, it’s awesome. That he would have the intellect to outwit those constantly looking for him to do wrong makes me smile.
“I’m loyal to my city,” he went on to say when asked why he wanted to remain with the Kings.
Good for him. Great for him. I applaud his ability to silence the increasing number people who believe The Maloofs are still in charge. Who believe the Kings are destined to implode.
Who shamelessly, and therefore ignorantly, believe that Cousins isn’t loyal or fit to lead his franchise.
Dan Favale is a firm believer in the three-pointer as well as the notion that defense doesn’t always win championships. His musings can be found at Bleacherreport.com in addition to TheHoopDoctors.com. Follow @danfavale on Twitter for his latest posts and all things NBA.
