OAKLAND, Calif. — DeMarcus Cousins is on his way back. Watch out, world.
Cousins is a top-tier big man, and he's nearing his return from an achilles injury that has held him out since late January. It will drive excitement for a Warriors team that could always use a little extra motivation.
But this isn't a fantasy team. The Warriors play a particular brand of basketball that requires motion, movement, speed and pace, and none of those characteristics apply to Cousins. And yet, the Warriors are looking forward to his return.