DeMarcus Cousins
Professional basketball player, All-Star
Born
August 13th, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player who played center and power forward positions in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Cousins played for teams including the Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Lakers. Celebrated for exceptional scoring ability and rebounding skills, he achieved multiple All-Star selections during his career. Injuries impacted career progression but maintained a strong presence in the league.
Selected as an NBA All-Star multiple times
Led the league in rebounding in the 2010-2011 season
Helped the Golden State Warriors win the NBA Championship in 2019
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