The Kings have improved for sure. McLemore should be ready to take the next step, Bellinelli is solid, Gay scores well. Koufos is an excellent backup center. WCS should defend well for now. If they got Josh Smith along with Rondo, the entertainment factor rises even more.
The fact is, with this King team, and this coach, Cousins should be able to win, be happy, not implode, and be very effective. (This is what you call giving him enough rope.)