Is DeMarcus Cousins A Defensive Liability For The Warriors?

DeMarcus "Boogie" Cousins has provided offensive value around Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, but what about his defense? In this video I answer that question and breakdown his defense thus far this season. I talk about post defense, pick and roll defense, and more. NBA. Kerr.

[Hypnoica]

You make me want to become a coach. Truly an amazing channel

[trentnguyen]

Always great content from you coach! You deserve way more subscribers!

[michaelwatkins]

3:22

Embiid just glitches out or something.

[gullintanni]

Great video, really enjoyed it :) I do feel that Cousins might have one thing going for him against Harden. Harden used strength more than anything to draw fouls and Cousins is not easy to push away. Cousins also has a star factor that makes it less easy for Harden to get superstar calls to get to the line. History tells us that Harden has to get his points from other spots in the playoffs.

[Andy-uxlm]

I feel like theres gonna be some uncomfortable decisions when the playoffs start.

[cjli]

you the man. Can you do a video on Steven Adams defense? I think with big men who are P&R and don't post up, big men like Adams and Cousins get exploited with their slow feet

[jayr]

Cousins look pretty good on the defensive end but he will improve as time goes on. The warriors problem is turnovers and sloppy play. The warriors get lazy at times when it comes to passes and they let the other team stay in the game becuase of that...

[hitzkooler]

You know if you look at Cousins numbers, he didnt really offer anything for the warriors offensively; he takes away shots from Klay, Steph and Durant who shoot more efficiently and make more 3s. The only way I see the warriors profiting from cousins is him leading the bench. Unpopular opinion I guess.

[sophies]

Thanks for the good analysis!! Could you do an analysis on bucks team to compete with warriors in case bucks come out of east to meet warriors in the final? What would take bucks to beat/or play competitively against warriors although the possibility is slim...in terms of game plan.

[deancj]

A. Still 25 plus.games to get in shape. B. Zaza was just like ythis at the beginning of dealing with warriors defensive system. He will be fine.

[deandrepage]

Very DEEP OUTLET PASSES via Fast-Break kill Boogie Cousins. 😂😂😂
He was SLOW against Fast Break Offense even before his Achilles injury.

[TylrTheDstryr]

He has a better shot from the rim to the arc, with a more polished 3 he could spread the floor when his shot drops more often, allowing the team to get more shots, but it doesn't mean he should go 3rd splash brother every game especially with the rockets during the playoffs. he matches fine with capella, and he should learn how to read pick and rolls better so Harden cant attack easily, or maybe put Looney in during the start to attempt to hold Harden off, then put him in for offensive attacks when Harden's shot cant drop as easily

[lukzymatee]

He’s giving more effort because he doesn’t have to do everything on offence anymore🤣

[manuval]

What is the starting background music called?

[deandrepage]

Welcome to the Lakers & get well soon Boogie Cousins. 😀😀😀
Hopefully the Lakers will be patient with Boogie Cousins through his rehab from ACL injury, but Anthony Davis must replace Boogie Cousins's 3-pointers since Davis hates the Center position.

[hnam]

I've read that the Warriors defensive rating drops massively when he plays, but you make it seem like it's not a big deal. How do you explain this?

[dictatoribenevolo]

Hey coach, on the 15th of May 2018 you published a video called the warrior's Gorgeous Movement On Offense In Game 1. that video has been taken down now.. is there any reason to that? I was just using it to coach my younger team and it was an awesome video.. any chance we get it back? anyways, love your content, would need more of it xD greetings from Austria :)

[HeathBilbrey]

Boogie was exposed against Capela and the Rockets.

[brownman]

Never thought I'd hear 'Cousins' and 'Intelligence' in a single statement .

[tarico]

Hey Coach, why no mention of Boogie's Achilles owwie? His side-to-side is sub par, he's slow at times, won't be able to contribute extensive minutes come play off time, but worse: he might be hurt before the playoffs begin if the Warriors keep on playing him so many minutes. If my Dubs keep this up, he'll be 80% at best during the playoffs. Need to cut his minutes right now.