Ainge is really killing me man...
First missing out on Ibaka because he didn't want to give up Rozier...
Then missing out on Cousins because of (at this point god only knows what reason)
You might not agree with the reason, but what the reason is has been extremely clear. We think he's toxic.
You mean
you think he's toxic?
Anything else is pure speculation, because I recall a direct quote from Danny Ainge a month or two ago where he specifically said that he doesn't know Cousins well enough to draw a conclusion about him.
Beyond that (which was straight from the horses mouth) all I've heard is conflicting reports. Some people say Brad is happy to coach him but Danny didnt want him. Now people say Brad didn't want to coach him but Danny would ahve been ok with him. There is no consistency in the reports - it's all gibberish IMHO.
The fact is that there are few reports that say Danny actually did try making an offer, but the Kings (knowing what Boston had) were asking too much.
Again, there isn't enough factual information for any of us to conclude why Danny didn't endup with him,
You can't just use the attitude argument on its own, because apparently Danny has had chances at Ibaka, Butler and George and from the reports so far it sounds like he doesn't want to accept either of them unless he can do so on the cheap.
The Bulls are perfectly fair to ask for Crowder. If I were the Bulls I would do the same. They are similar players, having both playing together probably doesn't make that much sense.
Ainge just likes to stall and stall in the hope that the longer he waits, the more desperate the opposing team will get, and the lower the price will go.
That's a bluffing game, and sometimes you end up with your bluff called, and another team swoops in with a real offer and takes the prize.
I don't blame Danny for trying to get the maximum value, but I do blame him for seemingly not knowing when to give in and just say "ok fine, we will take your superstar for our couple of spare parts".