It’s not a failed experiment, but enough data is in to make a firm case: DeMarcus Cousins just isn’t working like this. And Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr needs to make some adjustments.
As soon as Cousins takes the floor, the opposing team isolates a player on him and attacks. The guards are easily sliding by the lumbering center, which is causing a chain reaction of overhelping and lost coverage. After the loss to the Celtics, coach Steve Kerr said, “We’re probably throwing a little too much at these guys and we want to simplify things and take care of the basics.