DeMarcus Cousins has an interesting reaction to Draymond Green's kick
On Sunday night, Draymond Green's leg collided with Steven Adams' groin for the second time in two games. It was reckless, unwarranted and so obviously unrelated to the normal behavior exhibited by a basketball player in a basketball game. But Green was not ejected for the dirty play and picked up only a Flagrant 1 foul for his trouble.
He may still be suspended for Game 4, but as of Monday morning that's yet to be determined by the NBA.
Meanwhile, Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins had an interesting reaction to the incident.
@CarmichaelDave FACTS
— DeMarcus Cousins (@boogiecousins) May 23, 2016
Cousins may be more talented than Green, but he just hasn't found the right situation, or been on a team that can capitalize on all he has to offer, as Green so clearly has with the Golden State Warriors.
The fundamental point of his argument makes sense but isn't entirely rational. Green doesn't show up his teammates on the court, willingly take plays off or have a reputation as a miserable co-worker. People seem to enjoy playing on his side; he's a willing learner whose coaches adore his sacrifice, unselfishness and work ethic.
Sure, there are notable dustups (most infamously earlier this season during halftime of a nationally televised game in Oklahoma City), but, fair or not the Warriors' success gives their players the benefit of the doubt when unfortunate situations arise.
On the other hand, few, if any, appear to like Cousins, who's played for approximately 83 different coaching staffs since entering the league, as much as they do Green. One comes off as prickly and unreasonable while the other is gregarious and an overachiever.
These things matter when discussing perception. So while Cousins may believe he's treated unfairly for being in a losing situation, he should probably look in the mirror every once in a while to see what his role is in Sacramento's cycle of dysfunction.
