Before Friday night's game between the Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center, Mavs power forward Dirk Nowitzki was asked a series of questions about Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins.
Reporters wanted to know what Nowitzki thought about Cousins' skill and how good he would look in a Mavericks' uniform during the 2018-19 season after he becomes a free agent. According to an article by staff writer Eddie Sefko of The Dallas Morning News, Nowitzki was able to see right through the reporter's question but still was kind enough to give a thoughtful answer.
The question was put to Nowitzki about how good Cousins is right now and how good he also would look in a Mavericks' uniform next season.
“That's a loaded question,” Nowitzki said with a smile. “He's an unbelievable player. Probably the best center we have in this league, or one of them. He's a load down there. He added a 3-point shot last year. He's one of the toughest players to guard and he can pass, too, out of the double teams. He's a pretty complete player.”
When it comes to the free agency part, though, Nowitzki says his guess is as good as anybody else's at this point.
“And as far as a potential Maverick, you never know. Free agency is tough to predict. We'll see what happens,” Nowitzki said.
Cousins' name continues to come up in trade rumors this season, most notably with the Los Angeles Lakers. Would the Pelicans be willing to move him before the Feb. 8 trade deadline or will they offer him a new contract? Only time will have to tell.
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