So recently a couple of my friends brought up the idea that PEAK DeMarcus Cousins was better than PEAK Dwight Howard. I pretty much watched all of DeMarcus Cousins prime in Sacramento and he was my favourite player in the NBA for a couple years, but I still cannot fathom how he compares to a player as dominant defensively and offensively like Howard.
As well, Howard led the Magic to a finals appearance in his prime. I do acknowledge that Cousins is the better passer, shooter, and post player, and that if he didn’t have to carry the offensive load as much as he did in Sacramento he could’ve been way more efficient (we got to see a preview of that in NOLA), but are these abilities enough to take him over Howard?
I was a huge Dwight fan in Houston, but unfortunately I never got to see prime Orlando D12. So could you guys please fill in some context?
NOT CAREER-WISE, STRICTLY PEAK
In terms of game I prefer to watch Cousins. A big man with his ball handle? He’s arguably the best ball handler ever at his size. So to me, that peak of having that guard like skillset, is better than Dwight’s career.
Sure Dwight had more success and a legendary defensive career but he crapped out hella fast and couldn’t even focus on winning when he had Kobe. So I suppose I’m being bias due to his Lakers failed stint. Still I’ll admit yea Dwight had a better career, but in a way Boogie is/was always better in my eyes.