The kid is talented, sure. But so was Jamarcus Russell. Granted Cousins has shown a lot more than Jamarcus ever did, but it's the same loser mentality of me first that we've seen so many times. For a team that has been all about sacrificing for the team and ubuntu since KG got here, WHY ARE WE SO DESPERATELY TRYING TO DESTROY THAT?
That sense of team first and sacrificing for the greater good is what has given us the edge for the past 5 years. It's the biggest reason we were competitive against Kobe's stacked teams and LBJ/Wade. We played a team concept with great team defense with unselfish players who were committed to winning before getting their touches.
Cousins has to be one of the least likable players in the NBA behind Wade and Carmelo. That isn't some random hate everyone in the world just randomly decided to dislike him for no reason. He's selfish, a lockerroom cancer, and a career loser.
Maybe in 5 years this would change but he hasn't really shown any reason why we should beleive that. This past week of good behavior proves absolutely nothing.