30Q: Will DeMarcus Cousins Have Attitude Problems?

and how he responds when he is getting abused by someone. Thats why I think having a Dalembert will help, because it won’t be like Hawes where he is the only center on the roster and minutes are essentially given to him

Right after the draft, former Nets president Rod Thorn said he wasn’t concerned about Cousins’ attitude. He also said they passed on him because they had Lopez and thought they couldn’t play together, but Thorn admitted that if he had needed a center, he wouldn’t have hesitated to take Cousins.

I’m not calling you Susie because I disagree with you. I’m calling you Susie because for some reason you believe that Bullsh-t is somehow less offensive than Bullshit.

I’m sorry, but if you know what Bullshit means, you know that Bullsh-t means the same thing and if you don’t know what Bullshit means, you don’t know what Bullsh-t means either.

Man up and go for Bullshit. It means the same thing, and it’s spelled correctly.

As for Boogie. I predict that he’ll get 3 Ts called on him this season. All after the All-Star break. Zero suspensions.

And they will get blown up and out a bit by those that are waiting in the weeds for such behavior. Think Brandon Jennings plus 110 pounds.

I think he might getsuspended a game omewhere during the season. A lot of guys will be coming after him.

I’m OK with it too.

Techs: Yes

Boogie has something to prove to his sceptics, and a few nba GMs. Although I think he might have a rough first year with the refs.

Rookie big men usually struggle in the beginning and he will probably have a few flare ups but nothing drastic. As the season wears on I hope it becomes a non issue.
 
 It will be interesting to see how the refs treat him since he comes into the league with a reputation for some reason. The Jennings reference from above is probably the best idea of things.

I just read on NBA.com the kings summer report card. We got a C-. WTF? He also said we finished with the worst record in the league. AND is one of those tools talking up DMCs “maturity issues and questions about his work ethic”. Ignorant assholes like this guy are who DMC is out to prove wrong. Just my opinion.

If only ‘cause people keep calling him “Boogie”. Seriously, how many of you laugh at Glen Davis and his nickname? DMC’s is no better. I can’t help but think of Eddie Murphy"s “Boogie In Your Butt” every time someone says it.
You all seem to be pretty creative, how about StR coming up with a new name for him, PLEASE!!!

why not reading one more thing?

“With the Sun in a square aspect to Mars in your chart, your basic sense of self-identity and purpose conflicts with your more aggressive and self-assertive drives. You have a great deal of energy and drive and can work hard for long periods, but when things do not go your way you can over-react and vent your frustration on friends, family and co-workers. You are impatient with any kind of restriction.

You need to learn to compromise, and recognise that others have needs just as strong as your own. You have a strong desire nature, but may find that you are continually frustrated in your attempts to satisfy your desires, probably as a result of your refusal to compromise. You will tend to react angrily to any challenge to your integrity.

Having said all this, if you can overcome the negative manifestations, this aspect gives you a tremendous drive to succeed in whatever it is you have set your heart on, and a tireless energy that will eventually get you to your goal."

Yeap, that’s astrology about “Sun-Mars Square”. DMC has it, LOL.

No.

Do I think DeMarcus Cousins will lead the team in Technical Fouls? Yes.

I also think he’ll lead the team in Points and Rebounds per 36 minutes but that’s just me.

DMC is a 19 year old big man with special gifts with some immaturity and conditing issues. About the only thing uncommon in that last sentence is the “special gifts” part. I hope for the best but prepared for the worse (although ticking time bomb isn’t exactly how I woudl describe it). I do know though that, being a Kings fan, I don’t plan on writing him off the first time there are some bumps on the road.

because Boogie is coming for YOU.

He’ll get techs, he might even see a suspension. I don’t think he will, but who knows. What I’ll be watching more is how he reacts to refs. He can get mad at other players all he wants, I’m fine with that. I just don’t want him complaining to the refs, a la JT.

It would have seemed that Bill Lambeer already tested Cous in Vegas. (Such a class act, lil’ Billy.) That is not likely to stop this coming season if and when Mr. Cousins is doing well and teams will try anything to throw him off his game. And Refs are going to make themselves known based on what they’ve already heard whether right or wrong. And the Kings coaches are preparing DeMarcus to expect the worst and not take it as personal as it may seem to be. And yet he is passionate about the game which causes his nasty looking frown which will come off as temperamental. So yea, he’s going to get all sorts of calls. But I don’t believe he’ll desire all of them. He is young, inexperienced and already has a target on his back.
I never watched Artest for "attitude issues" before he came to the Kings but I found him very classy with all the quick calls he would get. Bibby and Miller could have learned from him and yet they never got called for their sour puss protests. If the Kings organization was responsible for Artest’s "just play" response to bad calls, hopefully they will do the same for our young passionate Big Guy!

No suspensions. But a significant amount of frustration for him and us, while his mental game catches up to his physical skills. Which is fine; he’s 19.

Hawes never had any major blowups, but I’d argue that his attitude was what got him a one-way ticket to Philly. He’s still a young, talented seven footer who could also be described as feisty. But he didn’t show signs of improving attitude as he aged. He didn’t improve his strength, he didn’t see the need to play tougher, he never committed to anchoring the interior D. He wanted consistent minutes, but didn’t do the hard work necessary to earn them.

I think DMC will have to walk a similar path, hopefully with better results. His leash is longer, because his talent is greater. He’ll have to check his ego – we all have them, particularly at his age – and focus on improving conditioning, learning from coaches/vets, accepting a role, and defense, rather than trying to prove his star quality from the word go. If he can do those things, he’ll have the opportunity to be great even if his fiery disposition does earn him a T or suspension here and there.

follow the lead and on-court demeanor of Tyreke, who is one cool cat. I don’t see real temper issues. I also don’t expect any blow-ups with refs because DMC plays the right way in the paint. He does not try to dislodge defenders. He uses power, finesse, and footwork. He is not an uncoordinated player prone to run over a player, then beg for a whistle, a la JT, as example. So I expect DMC and refs will get along relatively well.

If DMC does get into skirmish, it will be with an opposing player who gets under his skin, like a Chris Kaman, a Louis Scola, or NeNe type. Andrew Bynum and DMC will not be BFFs either. These guys are going to wage some battles down low.

I do envision double technicals being called on DMC vs. aforementioned counterparts multiple times through the year. When you are 280+ pounds and not timid about throwing your weight around, and you are a heralded rookie looking to make a name for yourself, attention will follow.

(even if the refs may single him out with bad foul calls because of his rep), but I do have a list of people I want him to destroy… and I’m not too particular if he does it on court or off it. Ok, I would prefer if he did it on court. At least I’ll get to watch it on SportsCenter.

Will come after he has a public tiff with Westphal in the media. The suspension won’t come from that but from when Boogie sends Westie into the 4th row with the make up pregame chest bump.

will be just fine. You will all come to love him if you dont already. He is absolutely amazing on and off the court. He is a beast on the floor that does not take shit off anyone and in my opinion that is a good thing.

Will he get suspended? I doubt it, but if it does happen, I’d hate to be “the other guy.”