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NBA Player Power Rankings: 2017 All-Star Weekend Edition

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 11, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) fights for position with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 11, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) fights for position with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 14, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 14, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

13. DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento Kings

Position: Center
Age: 26 (8/13/1990)
Experience: 7th Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .452/.356/.770
2016-17 Season Averages: 34.4 MPG, 27.6 PPG, 10.6 RPG, 4.8 APG, 2.1 ORPG, 1.4 SPG, 1.3 BPG, 1.7 3PM

The Sacramento Kings lost Rudy Gay to a torn achilles tendon and are nine games below .500 with just 25 games remaining in 2016-17. Though DeMarcus Cousins is one of the most polarizing players in the NBA, he’s keeping the Kings’ postseason hopes alive.

When Cousins is on the court, the Kings have a chance to overcome any and every opponent put in their way—even if the odds aren’t always in their favor.

Sacramento has won four of its past five games and is 7-7 over the course of its past 14 contests. During that time, Cousins is averaging 26.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.4 offensive rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.1 blocks, and 1.5 3-point field goals made per game.

During his four appearances this past week, Cousins averaged 25.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.5 steals, 1.0 block, and 1.3 3-point field goals made per game.

Cousins is on pace to join Russell Westbrook as the first players to average at least 27.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game since Chris Webber in 2000-01. That alone embodies what makes him such a special player.

Following the 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists he posted against the Los Angeles Lakers, it’s safe to assume Cousins isn’t going to slow down any time soon.