The Clippers signed former All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins ??to add depth to the frontcourt. It is worth noting that the 30-year-old veteran signed a 10-day short-term contract with the Clippers, but according to coach Tyrone Lu, he hopes that his cousin will stay with the Clippers for a long time. Cousins ??played for the Clippers for the first time against the Portland Trail Blazers. He scored 7 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in 7 minutes, which was very efficient. Coach Tyronn Lue spoke highly of Cousins, with Los Angeles Times reporter Andrew Graves reporting: “Tyrone Lue says DeMarcus Cousins’ performance against Trail Blazers Excellent, because he didn't know the team's tactics at the time. Can Cousins ??last 10 days? Hope so. Lu said he believed Cousins ??would have a "huge impact" and it was undeniable that Cousins ??was not what he used to be. Injuries have played a major role in his career over the past few years, and he is no longer considered one of the top centers in the NBA. Still, Cousins ??brought a lot to the Clippers. Contributing some firepower on the bench, Cousins ??was also a key figure in the locker room.
Cousins ??signed a contract with the Lakers last season, but the Lakers fired him due to serious injuries. , but the Lakers still decided to give him a championship ring. ESPN's record holder Werner Roski reported that free agent Cousins ??and the Clippers discussed signing a 10-day contract, which is expected to be released next year. The decision was made official this week. "Sports Record" Charania reported that Cousins ??is undergoing testing of the NBA's health and safety protocols in Los Angeles and is expected to sign with the Clippers after passing the test, which will enhance the depth of the Clippers' lineup. . The Celtics also had plans to introduce Cousins, but it seems that Cousins ??wants to return to Los Angeles and join hands with Rondo again? The Clippers plan to sign Cousins ??within 10 days! Clippers, this means that he will join forces with Rondo for the third time. Before this, he and Rondo were teammates in the "Kings" and "Pelicans", and the two had a good personal relationship.
Werner Roski also reported that the Clippers need a third center after Zubac and Ibaka, and they intend to use Cousins ??to play this role. Zens has been plagued by injuries many times, and his status in the league has deteriorated. He was Wood's substitute in the Rockets, but now he can only play as a substitute for the Clippers. The Los Angeles media reported that Ibaka has been injured. After missing many games in a row, the team considered signing Cousins ??to deal with the shortage of internal personnel. However, they only offered Cousins ??a 10-day short-term contract, which meant that the center was only a firefighter for 10 days. Whether he can stay in the team after the contract depends on his performance and the needs of the team at the time.
Rondo's death may help Cousins ??find a better state. Playing together with Patterson at the University of Kentucky, they were once teammates on the Kings. The American media also listed Cousins' data for the Rockets this season, averaging 9.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. His shooting percentage was only 37.6%, and 55% of his three-pointers came from outside the three-point line. With Cousins ??on the court, the Rockets' offensive efficiency dropped by 2.2 points.