Bring up the MVP race between Kevin Durant and LeBron James if you want to start a fight among NBA fans. But if it's all-out nuclear war you're after, offer up an opinion—any opinion—on DeMarcus Cousins.
The center's supreme physical talents are exceeded only by his ability to create a rift between supporters and detractors. With Cousins, there's no middle ground. He's either a criminally underrated superstar or a hopeless cancer.
Everyone's beliefs are passionate, supported by evidence and deeply, deeply entrenched. Nobody lacks an opinion.
Stepping back for a moment, isn't that kind of odd?
Analyzing why Cousins is such a divisive figure in NBA circles tells us plenty about him, but it might reveal even more about the way fans and analysts think.
Long Live DeMarcus!
Those who stand with Cousins point to his otherworldly mixture of size and skill. There aren't many big men capable of snatching a steal, turning up the floor and navigating through traffic on the fly.
Cousins does things like that routinely.
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Why DeMarcus Cousins Is NBA’s Most Polarizing Player
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