Sacramento still has Rudy Gay, and they’ve drafted a few notable pieces recently in Willie Cauley-Stein and Ben McLemore. But the problem in 2016-17 is still the same problem that has persisted since they drafted Cousins: There isn’t enough talent around him to compete in the West. The Kings once again changed head coaches, and it’ll be interesting to see how Cousins gels with Dave Joerger after the George Karl fiasco.Ĭousins is undoubtedly Sacramento’s best player. That hasn’t happened yet, and the latest notion from the franchise would suggest that it won’t be happening. Sure, Cousins has had his issues with the franchise, which has caused many to assert that the two sides would best be served to part ways via trade.
