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NBA: 5 Players with the most to prove in 2018-19

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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 13: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after a three point shot against the Milwaukee Bucks at Smoothie King Center on December 13, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 13: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after a three point shot against the Milwaukee Bucks at Smoothie King Center on December 13, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

DeMarcus Cousins, Golden State Warriors

DeMarcus Cousins was looked at as one of the games top centers but after suffering an Achilles injury this past season his market dried up quickly.

After the New Orleans Pelicans pulled their offer to him, it was apparent he was going to be with a new team in 2018-19 but that’s when the unthinkable happened. One of the league’s best big man couldn’t find a significant offer worth signing and because of that he decided to sign with the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors, for $5.3 million.

It was a significant drop from the two-year $40 million the Pelicans initially offered him.

Not only does Cousins need to prove that he is able to bounce back from his Achilles injury and be the same – or a somewhat similar- player, but he also needs to show that his attitude can be controlled.

The Warriors are one of the league’s best organizations and should Cousins have a good season and fully buy into the team’s culture, don’t be surprised if next season Cousins has a ton more suitors.

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