Can DeMarcus Cousins be the same force as he was before the injury?

The Answer is simple. NO.

Let's take a look at the players who already suffered Achilles injury and recovered from them.

Kobe Bryant


Brandon Jennings


Wes Matthews


Rudy Gay

All of these players are far away from their best years after this type of injury. Kobe finished his career. Brandon Jennings just signed contract with Russian club "Zenit" at age 28!, which play in VTB and FIBA Champions League (not Euroleague).

DeMarcus Cousins weights 122.5 kilograms and the pressure on his legs is much higher than on the previously mentioned players. We can only guess how fast DeMarcus will be after the injury. Take a look at his moves and footwork right now and you will be scared. And the last, but not least. GSW lost mobile center who can catch and dunk.