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Boston Celtics: “Pros and Cons” of acquiring DeMarcus Cousins

By Mark Nilon

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Houston Rockets reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at the Smoothie King Center on February 09, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Houston Rockets reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at the Smoothie King Center on February 09, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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Pros of the Boston Celtics acquiring DeMarcus Cousins

The thing to remember about DeMarcus Cousins’ split from the Houston Rockets is the fact that the franchise wishes to go both younger and smaller in the frontcourt; this is not indicative of his performance or due to some sort of negative presence.

Now in his 11th season, the man known as “Boogie” is seemingly out on a mission to prove that he can still provide a positive impact for an NBA team after enduring several injuries over the past several seasons.

Though he got off to a slow start in 2020-21, once given more minutes in the rotation, the center started to show glimpses of his 4x All-Star self.

In February alone, Cousins finds himself posting averages of 11.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and just shy of a block per game on 42 percent shooting from the floor and 38 percent shooting from deep in just 24 minutes of action.

Through 11 starts this season, he’s posting a double-double of 13.3 points and 10.9 rebounds to go along with 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.1 blocks while shooting 41 percent shooting from the field and 37 percent shooting from downtown.

His specific skill set and proven excellence in this league should already be a reason for why the Boston Celtics should consider pursuing the 30-year-old center.

Add in that he’s simply a behemoth of a man — measuring in at 6-11, 269-pounds, and has a massive wingspan of 7-6 — and the idea of thrusting DeMarcus Cousins into a Cs lineup void of a menacing presence down low becomes even more appealing.

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