OAKLAND — There’s no question that DeMarcus Cousins has been a welcome addition to the Warriors this season, but coming off an Achilles tendon injury that could prove to be career-defining, the big man is yet to find his best form in yellow and blue.
His offensive game is sputtering — over his last seven contests, he’s shooting 39 percent from the floor and 16 percent from behind the arc — and his defense has been lacking since Day One.
The offense will come around — we’re in a waiting game there. But the defense has proven to be an issue of serious concern in recent games — right now, Cousins is giving up far more than he’s getting, and even an offensive uptick might not change that formula.