Pelica Debrief
Fansided

Three Reasons Why DeMarcus Cousins May Or May Not Re-Sign With The New Orleans Pelicans

By Mark Nilon

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 11: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans walks onto the court before a game against the LA Clippers at the Smoothie King Center on November 11, 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 11: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans walks onto the court before a game against the LA Clippers at the Smoothie King Center on November 11, 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 7
Next
NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 08: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans dunks the ball during the second half of a NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at the Smoothie King Center on December 8, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. the Sacramento Kings won the game in overtime 116 -109. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 08: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans dunks the ball during the second half of a NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at the Smoothie King Center on December 8, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. the Sacramento Kings won the game in overtime 116 -109. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

Desire To Become “The Man”

When DeMarcus Cousins was healthy this past season, the question as to who was “Batman or Robin” between him and Anthony Davis was one the media liked to ponder on. Now, with the MVP caliber season Davis had, there should be no question as to who the Dark Knight of New Orleans is.

Add in the fact that Jrue Holiday had a career year, and we may be viewing Boogie as no greater than Alfred (shout out to Alfred). By Cousins staying in New Orleans, he very well could find himself as low as the third option on the team behind AD and Holiday. While this shouldn’t necessarily push a player out the door, sometimes ego can get in the way of what’s really important, which is winning.

Some players need the satisfaction of being “the man” in an organization. We’ve seen this mindset come into play on multiple occasions throughout the years; Amare Stoudemire inking a deal with the New York Knicks back in 2010, Dwight Howard signing with the Houston Rockets in 2013, Kyrie Irving being traded to the Boston Celtics last summer at his own request. It’s just something some players need; top-dog recognition.

If Boogie decides to stay put in New Orleans, the chances of him being seen as the teams best player will most certainly cease to exist. However, should he want this specific label, maybe heading elsewhere would be his best course of action.