The pairing of Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins - two of the most talented big men to grace the league in a long time - didn’t last incredibly long. And, unfortunately for the league, it ended in a less-than-ideal manner.
In January, less than a year after joining the New Orleans Pelicans, Cousins tore his Achilles and was out for the season. When his free agency rolled around this summer, there were conflicting reports about his contact with New Orleans general manager Dell Demps. After signing a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, Cousins was open in his disappointment with Demps and the process.