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Top 5 Centers Of The First Quarter

By Kyle Tomasi

Oct 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) is defended by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) is defended by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) against the Los Angeles Clippers at Golden 1 Center. The Clippers defeated the Kings 121-115. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) against the Los Angeles Clippers at Golden 1 Center. The Clippers defeated the Kings 121-115. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /

DeMarcus Cousins

This shouldn’t come as a surprise to most basketball fans. DeMarcus Cousins has been dominant since entering the league in 2010, but people often discredit his body of work due to his passion for the game that gets mistaken for a bad attitude.

Cousins currently leads the Sacramento Kings in points (28.8), rebounds (10.7) and blocks (1.4) per game this season. He has been one of the few bright spots the Kings have had in recent years.

Turmoil and players coming and going has proven tough for the Kings to be successful, but Sacramento fans should rejoice he is still donning a purple jersey.

His 28.8 points per game ranks first among centers and third in the league overall. Cousins is one of the most prolific scorers that the center position has seen in quite some time. The next closest center is Karl-Anthony Towns at 21.8 points per game.

With the new “hybrid” center being born, Cousins has proven he can last in the NBA. He, like Gasol and Towns, can stretch the floor at any given time and isn’t afraid to put the ball on the deck.

He is shooting a career-high 39.6 percent from behind the 3-point arc which makes him the complete package.

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Cousins puts on a show every time he laces them up so next time the Kings play, it might not be a bad idea to grab some popcorn and watch him go to work.