Former Warriors Player Slams Chris Paul Trade
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During a recent appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, former Golden State Warriors big man DeMarcus Cousins slammed the Chris Paul for Jordan Poole trade, saying it doesn't elevate the team.
"I'm going to be honest," Cousins said. "I didn't understand the Chris Paul trade. Then I looked at it as if maybe this is just a contract thing. Maybe they want to free up the books for the next season. But as far as it being about basketball, the x's and o's on the court, I don't really see that elevating the Golden State Warriors, to be honest."
When asked why he feels that way, Cousins said, "[Paul] is up in age. You got rid of a young youthful guy for an aging veteran. I'm not taking away anything Chris Paul has done throughout his career. I'm just speaking on this stage of his career. I don't see him elevating the Golden State Warriors. Hey, I could be wrong. He could go find the fountain of youth this summer and come out and win MVP, I don't know — Sixth Man of the Year, who knows? Based on what what I've seen in this stage of his career... I don't see that really elevating the Golden State Warriors."
Cousins makes some fair points, because while he acknowledges the contract element, he doesn't believe Paul is the answer at this stage of his career.
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