DeMarcus Cousins, who is currently not on an NBA team, shared his insight on a potential trade involving Trae Young and the San Antonio Spurs.
DeMarcus Cousins wants to see Trae Young team up with Victor Wembanyama on the Spurs 👀
"I feel like his talent is being wasted, his prime is being wasted…fingers crossed, the San Antonio Spurs, it's a match made in heaven, it just makes sense."
Thoughts? 🤔
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 28, 2024
In a conversation with Rachel Nichols, Cousins expressed his hope that Young would not stay with the Atlanta Hawks, believing that his talent is being wasted there.
Cousins, drawing from his own experience, claimed that Young’s prime should not be wasted, urging him to consider a move to the San Antonio Spurs.
“I hope not. I hope this is the last time we see him in a Hawks uniform. I feel like his talent is being wasted, his prime is being wasted. Get healthy, get 100% correct whether that is in Atlanta, or you know, fingers crossed, the San Antonio Spurs,”
Cousins said during a recent conversation online with Rachel Nichols.
Cousins sees this as a perfect match, stating that the Hawks team is not utilizing Young’s talent effectively. Young, who has a guaranteed contract until the end of the 2025-26 NBA season, has the option to terminate early in 2026-27.
“It’s a match made in heaven; it just makes sense. This Hawks team is not doing anything for his talent. I take it personal because I was in that situation once and hopefully this offseason, this is the season where he puts his foot down and uses his power and move to a situation that is going to be healthy for him.”
Has Trae Young played his last game for Atlanta? @BoogieCousins: "I 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 this is the last time we see him in a Hawks uniform." 👀 We talk Trae's future, a potential fit with Wemby & a few other teams who may also make a push for him this summer. (He's a Klutch client, so…) pic.twitter.com/YaAFle1C2b
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) February 27, 2024
Young has a contract until 2025-26 NBA season with an option to terminate in 2026-27. Wembanyama is a budding superstar still learning in the league.
Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama, a promising player in the league, is still developing his skills.
Although the Spurs haven’t seen much success with Wembanyama, Cousins speculates that Young could be the missing piece to unlock their potential.
Fans reacted as follows.
I been saying this since November. We’d see the playmaking side of Trae flourish. And Wemby makes up for his lack of defense. It’ll definitely be exciting basketball to watch too.
— Sir Greendown (@staylive31) February 28, 2024
DeMarcusn does not provide the best career analysis. Thought his story proves that. Lollolllol
— Keno (@KenoNai3) February 29, 2024
His prime is being wasted? Pllllleaseeee… this is the worst Vic will ever be, that’s the scary part. He’s got nowhere to go but up
— txCFBfanatic (@TheTrueTexan25) February 29, 2024
AS A DIE HARD SPURS FAN PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
— Prabal Shimoga (@Prabal591) February 29, 2024
He is speaking nothing but facts. I would love to see this happen, especially as a huge Trae fan. Hawks fans won 2 games in a row since Trae's been out & they're acting like they're better without Trae. See how that works out for them long term. Trae/Wemby would be so much fun.
— Ruff (@RuffledSports0) February 29, 2024
They don’t need a big scorer they just need someone that can throw accurate lobs and create.
Someone like Tyus Jones would be a lot cheaper and leave plenty of options.— ⚡️Sir Sponge Robert Square Tunic (@derilicte) February 29, 2024
That Absolutely MAKES SENSE!!! That Would be a SENSATIONAL PAIRING. #CoachPopovich Make that Happen @TheTraeYoung @wemby @spurs @NBA @NBAonTNT
— Sireunleashed! (@sire_rice) February 29, 2024
Basketball players literally reason like fans. I expect different opinions on a matter, but they actually think and reason like fans. They go with whatever fans are talking about on twitter
— nba deep analyst (@NBADeepAnalyst) February 28, 2024
I mean it’s the only way Trae could ever be good, throw lobs to the big guy. Dude has to be the most overrated player ever bro
— Michael (@AggieCentral1) February 29, 2024
This will be a incredible lineup, and a way better opportunity for Trae Young to show his playmaking skills.
— Khi‼️🌪️ (@K2SPAZZZ) February 29, 2024
Lol, he also wanted Kai traded Lakers for dlo 🤣🤣🤣🤣 it's not that serious, bro
— Dr.Mike honcho ( Why yes I am brown) (@Jessed4D) February 29, 2024
Wemby would be saving Tre's career at this point. And i wonder, when does the speed leave Tre? With his build, he prob has 2-3 good years left before he cant go by anybody.
— Donnie O (@bigdadguru) February 29, 2024
I beg you to please stop talking about our team. Stop trying to trade away our star. Just ignore us, thanks
— Chris (@Chri21opher) February 28, 2024
The Hawks aren’t trading Trae. Media is a joke. Always trying to
Stir stuff up.— Mr. Mojo (@MojoSportsShow) February 27, 2024
I said that verbatim, match made in heaven, just add a PF n they're unstoppable. Next playoff contenders, then championship contenders by the following yr.
— open minded (@JeremyYbar37574) February 28, 2024
If they do trade Trae they might as well sell the damn franchise and move it outta Atlanta bc no one paying premium prices to see that ish ijs
— The New Normal (@GeorgiaBoy__912) February 27, 2024
