Looks like DeMarcus Cousins continues to have problems dealing with the Kings coaching staff. It seems Cousins was recently kicked out of practice. I don’t know about you, but if I’m ever asked to leave my job early, it’s probably a sign of things to come.
Here’s an excerpt from the Sacramento Bee…
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[LEFT][COLOR=#000000][QUOTE=Sacramento Bee]Kings rookie center DeMarcus Cousins was kicked out of Monday’s practice.
Cousins slipped to fifth in June’s NBA draft because of questions about his maturity and attitude. He was fined earlier this season after a verbal dispute with the Kings’ strength and conditioning coach.
“It was a necessary move in our continued attempt to help him develop,” said Kings coach Paul Westphal of removing Cousins from practice.
Westphal declined to explain why Cousins made it through only two-thirds of practice.
“I’m not going to get into details,” Westphal said. “He was asked to leave early.”
Cousins is struggling to find his place in the offense and to stay out of foul trouble.
He is one of four rookies averaging double figures in scoring (10.3) and is third among rookies in rebounds (6.7). But Cousins is shooting a team-worst 38.4 percent from the field.
Cousins is averaging 4.2 fouls, most in the NBA. He has fouled out three times this season.
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In an odd coincidence (maybe not), it’s been rumored that Cousins might be traded to the Houston Rockets. Could Patterson be part of that trade? I’m sure everything is on the table, so don’t be surprised if it happens.
Here’s a the perception vs. reality segment from ESPN.
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