No Technique, All Talent!

No Technique, All Talent! Because his talent was so overwhelming, people instinctively assumed Cousins had no technique.

It was like how Curry's incredible three-point shooting made many fans instinctively believe he had no ability to drive.

It was essentially the same.

But that was not the truth.

If he only had talent—raw talent alone—Cousins could never have become one of the league's top three Power Forwards in his prime.

On the contrary...

At his peak, Cousins could not only use his powerful body to crush opponents and dunk violently, but also toy with them in the low post with delicate footwork.

He could also punish opponents from the perimeter with mid-range shots and even three-pointers.

From inside to outside.

His all-around dominance was what made Cousins one of the league's top three Power Forwards.

Even in his second year.

Both his footwork and outside shooting had already begun to show their edge.

Chandler wanted to engage Cousins in a pure battle of strength, and Cousins could indulge him. But he could also choose not to.

When Chandler rushed in again to body him up, Cousins decisively used the contact to spin away.

He raised the ball and gave a head fake, sending Chandler flying, then stepped forward and soared in for a layup.

It was a very polished possession.

With his footwork and technique backing him up, Cousins made this score look effortless.

"He really has footwork?"

Chandler was stunned.

He truly had not expected Cousins's footwork in the restricted area to be so smooth. That only made him even harder to deal with.

"I don't think I can handle him!"

Chandler began to back down.

The moment George heard that, he came over to help defend.

Since the Thunder had handed their offensive focus to Cousins.

George had, to