What does this board thinks of Cousins defensively?

Cousins has the 3rd best DRtg on the team. I think he can give you a lot of what Asik gave you on defense with more blocks, steals and the ability to lead the break off the rebound/turnover. So far the DRtg for the AD/DC 2 man lineup is 97.5. Compare that to 100.5 for AD/Asik in the Monty playoff year which has always been regarded as a 2 man lineup that worked defensively at least, although the numbers under Gentry have been bad.

Cousins is average defensively. Part lazy, part tired, part technique. You can get away with with AD on the court.

He's a very good plus player and in the recent games I've seen refs be fair with him which helps.

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So far the DRtg for the AD/DC 2 man lineup is 97.5. Compare that to 100.5 for AD/Asik

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with the caveat that sample size is still very small and these are late season games,

those Cousins/Davis numbers are much more impressive. this is a year where league offense is up across the board. certainly having Holiday and replacing Gordon/Anderson mp w/ Moore, Hill+Cunningham helps. but i was always more concerned about the defensive pairing instead of the offensive one....wasnt sure Cousins could be the lone rim protector as Davis would be out guarding 4s. i have been pleasantly surprised

Cousins isn't going to challenge at the rim like a Gobert, but he is a very large and agile (for his size) man. he can be a smart defender when he is locked in and he has been locked in more than not. that is more than enough

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AD/Asik in the Monty playoff year which has always been regarded as a 2 man lineup that worked defensively at least, although the numbers under Gentry have been bad.

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Asik's injuries and age (loss of quickness) killed his effectiveness. after the way the defense has played all year, i would think Gentry/Erman deserve at least a bit of a pass in terms of knowing what they are doing on that end

I "thinks" he's above average if he stays in shape.

Interesting opinion.