The whole plan to trade for a star was setup by Darryl Morrey in 2012 when the Rockets acquired James Harden. Although Harden wasn't the stat stuffing player is now (like cousins is now), they made a big move and have become the blueprint of success for the Celtics to acquire their own superstar. These opportunities just don't come around often enough for the Celtics to hesitate on the trade for Cousins. I agree that waiting out the high price demand is necessary to become a better team in the long run, but I completely agree with the video. The guy is the most dominant center and would finally solidify us as a top 4 in the league (spurs, warriors, cavs). Sure there are risks involved with getting a disruptive player as the rockets have dealt with issues from Harden, but those distractions never last and now they are playing some of the best ball in the league. Also, it seems that the media has been out to get this guy from the beginning and that anything nowadays that posted is probably a just using the negative attention to his persona to capitalize on clicks and reads. To me, it seems that his personality would fit perfectly with how this current team is built: a chip on the shoulder. I don't think there is anybody with a bigger chip on his shoulder than Cousins. For the last 7 years, this guy has dealt with the worst franchise that rivals even the clippers under sterling. I am confident that the superior front office that the Celtics have can provide the stability for Cousins to keep his focus on the court, and I think he will grow to be loved by the fans as he might embody some of the same struggles people have across the city.
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