NBA: Player Rankings – Week 8

7. DeMarcus Cousins (C, Sacramento Kings) 

Dec 9, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) grabs a rebound against the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112-97. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

The Kings should kiss Shaq’s feet for buying a minority share of the Kings and grooming DeMarcus Cousins because he has become one of the most dynamic players in the league and the best center in the game. This season Cousins have averaged 22.5 points and 10.7 rebounds per game and has drastically improved his game, not to mention his mental game.  His play alone has kept the Kings in games that they had no business being in. He leads his team in points, rebounds, steals and blocks per game. He has some of the best post moves in the league for a big man and has even worked on developing an outside jump shot. Cousins is, by far, the best center in the game this year, but Howard is approaching very quickly.