The Golden State Warriors signed DeMarcus Cousins knowing full well that the four-time All-Star would only be in the Bay Area for one season. General Manager Bob Myers was open that Boogie’s one-year, $5.3 million deal - the most the CBA allowed the Warriors to pay the big man - was a one-time thing. Coach Steve Kerr acknowledged it as well.
It seemed fairly obvious. Cousins - who averaged 25.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.6 blocks, and 1.6 steals per game - is worthy of a max contract when healthy, but tore his Achilles in January 2018.