DALLAS – When New Orleans pulled off a stunning trade in February to land DeMarcus Cousins, many wondered how the Pelicans would be able to incorporate the 6-foot-11 All-Star with another 6-foot-11 All-Star, Anthony Davis. But over 17 games together last season and seven in 2017-18, the combination has worked extremely well when both are on the floor. Cousins and Davis are among a total of only three NBA players who are averaging at least 25 points and 10 rebounds, with Giannis Antetokounmpo the only non-Pelican in that group across the entire league.
Although there was some speculation that Cousins and Davis might have to “take turns” as the focal point of the offense, or one would need to take a backseat to the other, that hasn’t been the case.