The Warriors signed DeMarcus Cousins this offseason as a luxury. The fifth All-Star, he’d be there to complement the other stars while coming back from an Achilles injury. There wasn’t much of a defined role for him because the champions basically had everything covered already.
Unfortunately, this season hasn’t gone smoothly for the Warriors. Injuries have robbed the team of their flow, and Klay Thompson and Draymond Green’s down seasons have put even more pressure on Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. The inconsistent supporting cast, sometimes inexplicably primitive offense, and lack of spacing have all cost the Warriors games.