First I want to say that this is a home run for Demps. Sure there are possible pitfalls but I don't think any of us saw this coming.
Second, I just spent a long time reading this article and I feel a lot better about Cousins and his attitude issues. Again, it's very long but well worth it.
http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/sto...s-real-problem
"The Madness of Kings
He's the most volatile player on the NBA's most dysfunctional team. But is DeMarcus Cousins undoing Sacramento, or is Sacramento undoing Cousins?
by Kevin Arnovitz
01/26/17"
"One league insider says Ranadive told him some months back that he aspires to assemble a big three in Sacramento, with Russell Westbrook joining Cousins and Rudy Gay. Multiple sources say that Gay, who tore his left Achilles tendon on Jan. 18, has remained with the team rather than being dealt away because Ranadive believes deeply that the small forward would not leave Sacramento; this despite Gay's stated decision -- before his current injury -- to opt out of his contract next summer and his desire to be elsewhere as soon as possible, a sentiment expressed to the organization repeatedly.
"Welcome to basketball hell," Gay reportedly said to Karl upon the coach's arrival. But to Vivek Ranadive, it's inconceivable that Gay, or perhaps anyone, would want to play anywhere else."
Now I just feel bad for Buddy. And I need to change my avatar...