2x All-NBA Star's Harsh Statement on New York Knicks

Four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins got brutally honest about the New York Knicks

Dec 9, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and forward OG Anunoby (8) react after a three point basket by center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) to clinch a win over the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The New York Knicks have not come out of the All-Star break as expected. They scraped by the Chicago Bulls in overtime, lost by 37 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and got beat handily by the Boston Celtics. The Knicks are now 0-7 against the top three teams in the NBA (Thunder, Cavaliers, Celtics), and many fans are starting to doubt the star-studded New York squad.

Former New Orleans Pelicans star and two-time All-NBA honoree DeMarcus Cousins dropped his bold take on the Knicks, calling them an "average" team despite all of their talent.

The Nova Knicks won't be winning a championship in the NBA like they did in college 👀

"When they initially did it, we thought it was a good idea. Now we look at it and they look like an average team." - @boogiecousins@MichelleDBeadle | @ChandlerParsons | @TeamLou23 pic.twitter.com/o5vGopLd6N

— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) February 24, 2025

"We've been bamboozled," Cousins said about the Knicks. "We sat here and allowed the Knicks to put together a championship college team, and try to run it back in the NBA. When they initially did it, we thought it was a good idea. Now we look at it, and they look like an average team. I hate to be rude, upfront, or blunt about it, but that's literally what it is."

The Knicks reunited a few guys from the 2016 Villanova NCAA Championship squad in Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart, but the new-look Knicks have not been as great as expected. While New York has had no trouble getting to 37 wins through 57 games, they have struggled to beat the best and that will haunt them.

Feb 8, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson talks with New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11), forward Mikal Bridges (25), and guard Josh Hart (3) during a timeout in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Cousins gave the Knicks props where they deserved it, but continued to get honest about where they stand in a top-heavy Eastern Conference.

"I think they have a talented starting five, so let me say that, but it's just not enough," Cousins said. "It's not enough for what they're matching up with in the East."

The Knicks have built a solid core of Brunson, Hart, Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunonby, but they gave up so many assets to string this lineup together that they could be in a tough place moving forward if they cannot win now.

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