The Golden State Warriors have fallen to 12th place in the Western Conference after a 101-104 loss to the Toronto Raptors, dropping out of the playoff qualification zone with a record of 19 wins and 20 losses, which is now below a 50% win rate. If Warrior fans are feeling particularly disheartened, they might find some solace in looking at their neighbors, the Lakers fans who have to wear masks when they go out due to the Los Angeles wildfires. The Lakers, who had a five-day break because of the fires, were expected to be well-rested but instead performed poorly, losing 102-126 to the San Antonio Spurs with a disastrous fourth quarter where they only scored 13 points while conceding 37. Not all Lakers players were underperforming, however; Anthony Davis stood out with an impressive performance, scoring 30 points and grabbing 13 rebounds (including 8 offensive rebounds) along with 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks, although it wasn't enough to save the team from defeat. Despite their current struggles, the Lakers are still in a slightly better position than the Warriors, holding the 7th spot in the West with a record of 20 wins and 17 losses. However, they need to be cautious as they could easily slip out of the playoff qualification zone if they're not careful. It's clear that both these high-profile teams need to make changes to improve their current situations. What changes are needed? During the season, the best way to improve is often through recruitment. Both the Warriors and the Lakers currently lack a…
Many NBA players, after leaving the league, often try their hand at playing overseas, as even a "dead camel is bigger than a horse." Once they step off the NBA stage, they can become top stars in foreign leagues. For instance, former NBA center Boban recently joined the CBA and has been dominating other team's centers. DeMarcus Cousins, known for his fiery personality and dominant playing style, was once hailed as the NBA's top center. However, after suffering injuries, his performance significantly declined, ultimately leaving him without a team to play for. He has since turned to overseas leagues, where he continues to hustle and earn money. Recently, he has joined the professional basketball league in Mongolia. The Selenge Bodons team of the Mongolian Basketball League announced on their official Instagram that they have successfully recruited DeMarcus Cousins, the former NBA top center and four-time All-Star player. Cousins has been relentless in his pursuit of earning money. Over an 11-season career in the NBA, Cousins played for eight teams including the Kings, Pelicans, Warriors, and Lakers. He was selected to the All-Star team four times and named to the second All-NBA team twice. He also won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2016 Rio Olympics. At his peak, Cousins was one of the most dominant centers in the NBA, with solid skills under the basket and a soft touch from outside, excelling on both ends of the court with an average of 25+12 points and rebounds. However, continuous injuries marked a turning point in his career, prematurely ending…