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Sacramento Kings: DeMarcus Cousins Survives First Team USA Cuts

By Adam McGee

Jul 30, 2014; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Team USA center DeMarcus Cousins is interviewed after a team practice at Mendenhall Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 30, 2014; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Team USA center DeMarcus Cousins is interviewed after a team practice at Mendenhall Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /
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April 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Kings 102-69. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
April 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Kings 102-69. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Presence

Everything about DeMarcus Cousins cuts an imposing figure. It may often be put down as a negative, and indeed it can be, but Cousins is vocal and has no issue with being the dominant player on the court. If the team is building up momentum, Cousins can help maintain it, or if they need someone to rally the troops, the 23-year-old wouldn’t shirk that responsibility either.

It’s true that Cousins’ passion and exuberance can lead to technical fouls, and a loss of temper, but it’s also what allowed him to average 22.7 points and 11.7 rebounds last season. Cousins will rarely be outmatched, and almost definitely won’t be found wanting in terms of will.

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