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NBA Player Power Rankings: Can Anyone Overthrow the Leader?

By Greg Chin

Jan 31, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles past Phoenix Suns guard Isaiah Thomas (3) in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 106-87. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles past Phoenix Suns guard Isaiah Thomas (3) in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 106-87. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 31, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) sits on the bench after fouling out of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Sacramento defeated Indiana 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) sits on the bench after fouling out of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Sacramento defeated Indiana 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

13. DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento Kings)

As the Sacramento Kings’ season continues to be poor, DeMarcus Cousins continues to establish himself as one of the best young centers in the league.

This week, he scored above 20 points and recorded double digit rebounds in all of his games. His talent is clear for everyone to see, but his temperament remains an issue. In the game against the Golden State Warriors, Boogie was frustrated early on by Andrew Bogut and would then proceed to pout and seem disinterested on the defensive end.

It all came to a head when he completely forgot to play defense on an inbounds play, which led to the Warriors throwing an alley-oop lob from the sideline. Cousins has the talent to be one of the best centers in the league, the key is harnessing his ability and allow him to reach his full potential.

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