DeMarcus Cousins is a professional basketball player who has had a successful career in the NBA. He was born on August 13, 1990, in Mobile, Alabama, and attended LeFlore High School in Mobile. Cousins was a highly touted high school prospect and was ranked as one of the top players in the country.
After high school, Cousins attended the University of Kentucky, where he played for one season before declaring for the NBA draft. He was selected fifth overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2010 NBA draft.
Cousins quickly established himself as one of the best big men in the league, averaging 14.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game in his rookie season. He continued to improve over the next few seasons, earning All-Star honors in 2015 and 2016.
In 2017, Cousins was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans, where he teamed up with fellow All-Star Anthony Davis. The two formed one of the most dominant frontcourts in the league, but their partnership was cut short when Cousins suffered a season-ending injury in January 2018.
Cousins signed with the Golden State Warriors in the summer of 2018, joining a team that had won two of the previous three NBA championships. He played a key role off the bench for the Warriors, helping them reach the NBA Finals in 2019.
After a brief stint with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2019-20 season, Cousins signed with the Houston Rockets in December 2020. He played in 25 games for the Rockets before being released in February 2021.
Cousins then signed with the Los Angeles Clippers, where he played in 16 games before being waived in April 2021. He then signed with the Milwaukee Bucks, but did not appear in any games for the team.
Throughout his career, Cousins has been known for his dominant play in the post, as well as his ability to stretch the floor with his outside shooting. He has also been known for his fiery personality and occasional on-court outbursts.
Despite his talent, Cousins has been plagued by injuries throughout his career. He has suffered multiple season-ending injuries, including a torn Achilles tendon in 2018 and a torn ACL in 2019.
Overall, Cousins has had a successful career in the NBA, earning four All-Star selections and averaging 20.8 points and 10.7 rebounds per game over his career. However, his injury history has prevented him from reaching his full potential and has limited his impact in recent years.
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