A Troubled Young Man

 

Troubled Sacramento Kings star center DeMarcus Cousins is a troubled young man that needs some help. Since being drafted in the NBA in 2010 as the 5^th overall pick, he’s been nothing but a trouble maker and toxic in the locker room. I hate to say this about a young 22 year old guy that sometimes doesn’t know what he’s doing to his career and life. I don’t think it’s because of the one and out deal that college player’s face. There are many young players that come into the league at the age of 19 and once younger that wasn’t getting into the trouble that he’s been getting into.

Is it the fame and money? It could be, but that’s what you sign up for when you go pro. The problem with the NBA and many other professional sports out there is that they see the signs of players like this and sometimes they dismiss them because they think that they can change or that they won’t do that in there league. Well I’m here to tell you that they will definitely be a problem as Cousins exudes those actions in the league. I’m just confused why the league, team and David Stern haven’t reached out to Cousins and demand him to undergo anger management classes because this man is angry as hell.

I don’t know what he’s been through in his life but he’s in a special position that many young and older guys wish that they were in. This is a young talented player from the University of Kentucky and if changes in his behavior can be a superstar center. If not, he will be ousted from the NBA and become a 25, 26 year old player that is broke and looking for work. I’ve seen it before and I guess Cousins doesn’t think it will happen to him, but I can tell you he’s going down that road right now. When you see him play you can see some bright spots with him but when he hears something that he doesn’t like; get out of the way because he will let you have it.

The Sacramento Kings would be crazy to keep him beyond this year. I see them shipping him off to another team by the deadline. I’m hearing the Boston Celtics and other teams right now but nothing concrete. It’s been years where you’ve heard of a young talented player like Cousins suspended at least 3 times in the season and it’s still young. This is a shame and I hope people will reach out to him and try to get him on the right path. I just hate to see this become more of a mess then it already is. Do you think Cousins will have a long career in the NBA?