If NBA Twitter was ever at its saltiest, it’s now.
Two days after the embargo was lifted on teams from talking to free agents, the 2019 NBA champions were likely decided. Four-time NBA All-Star and habitual temper tantrum thrower DeMarcus Cousins joined the Golden State Warriors, subtly continuing Kevin Durant’s narrative of taking the “hardest road”.
The move stood as the biggest free agency surprise to date.
More than LeBron James signing a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers or Paul George’s equally long deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder.