DeMarcus Cousins

DeMarcus Cousins ​​( born August 13, 1990 in Mobile, Alabama ) is an American professional basketball player. He plays center and is 2.11 m tall with a body weight of about 122 kg. Cousins ​​is one of the biggest talents center in the league.

College

Cousins ​​attended LeFlore High School in Mobile, Alabama. After his high school graduation, he initially said the University of Alabama at Birmingham, decided then for the University of Memphis. After Memphis coach John Calipari moved to the University of Kentucky, Cousins ​​decided to also for the change to Kentucky .. On the side of John Wall and the Wildcats Cousins ​​reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament. In his first year of college Cousins ​​scored 15.1 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks. He decided after one year for a professional career and signed up for the NBA Draft.

NBA

At the NBA Draft, 2010 in New York, he was selected to 5 out of the Sacramento Kings. Already in his rookie season was Cousins ​​next to the promising talent Tyreke Evans in the starting lineup of the Kings. For his excellent performance, he was All- Rookie First elected to the NBA team.

At the beginning of 2012, Cousins ​​fell out with head coach Paul Westphal and demanded a change of the Kings. However, the change was not accepted. However, Westphal was fired. In February 2012, Cousins ​​was appointed to the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge.

In September 2013 Cousins ​​signed with the Kings a four-year contract that earns him $ 62 million dollars.

Awards

  • In the 2009/2010 college season, he was selected by the SEC ( Southeastern Conference ) for Freshman of the Year.
  • The NBA gave Cousins ​​in July 2010, the Rookie of the Month Award
  • NBA All- Rookie First Team 2010/2011
  • BBVA Rising Stars Challenge 2012

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