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Golden State Warriors: 4 reasons the Dubs should eventually trade DeMarcus Cousins

By Nathan Beighle

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 19: (L-R) DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Sacramento Kings, DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers, Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors, Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors look on during the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center on February 19, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 19: (L-R) DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Sacramento Kings, DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers, Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors, Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors look on during the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center on February 19, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 08: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans celebrates during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at the Smoothie King Center on January 8, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 08: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans celebrates during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at the Smoothie King Center on January 8, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

Postseason Team Chemistry

Like previously stated, prior to the 2018 postseason, Boogie’s team had never made it to the postseason. And, as it continues, Boogie has never played in the postseason. A whole different animal, the postseason might pose different threats to the Dubs team chemistry.

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As Boston will figure out, it’s not easy to play with an array of superstars.

Who gets the ball? Who takes all the shots? Who gets the last shot? Those questions must be answered.

It won’t be Boogie, or it most likely won’t be Boogie. And that may change his entire attitude. We’ll have to see if not having the ball as much and not being a focal point of the offense impacts his play.

While this might not be an issue, like Isaiah Thomas, Cousins’ involvement could impact the Dubs in a negative way. It’s not too unlikely that Cousins’ addition hurts the Warriors chemistry, especially given the surplus of talent they already have.

It’s practically the same situation as when Isaiah Thomas, a former MVP candidate, returned to Cleveland after a hip injury, immediately causing an uneasy feeling and eventually being dealt. However, unlike Thomas, Cousins might still have a high value.

Could that value and the potential threat to their chemistry be a reason to trade Cousins upon his return? Absolutely. But, that’s certainly not the main reason.

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