(Photo : Ethan Miller / Staff) HENDERSON, NEVADA – Basketball participant DeMarcus Cousins attends an exhibition sport between Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 and G League Ignite at The Dollar Loan Center on October 04, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. Ignite defeated Metropolitans 92 122-115
DeMarcus Cousins, a four-time NBA All-Star, has been making public pleas for a return to the league for the reason that preseason. After failing to safe a roster spot with an NBA group, Cousins has determined to signal with the Guaynabo Mets, knowledgeable basketball group in Puerto Rico, in line with Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins is signing with the Guaynabo Mets of the Puerto Rican Professional Basketball League, sources inform ESPN. Cousins, 32, will play this spring there to proceed to attempt to discover a pathway again to the NBA.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 11, 2023
Cousins, who’s 32 years previous, final performed through the 2021-22 season for the Denver Nuggets the place he averaged 8.9 factors, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 31 video games. One of his standout performances with the Nuggets was a 31-point sport in March 2022, profitable in opposition to the Houston Rockets, the place he additionally recorded 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block.
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Cousins: Right Now, I’m the third Best Center within the NBA
Cousins has 11 years of NBA expertise, having performed for the Kings, Pelicans, Warriors, Rockets, Clippers, and Bucks. Despite some latest accidents, Cousins believes he ought to be enjoying within the NBA.
Last October, it was reported that Cousins was “just asking for a chance” to indicate his development. A month later, he expressed curiosity in rejoining the Sacramento Kings. Cousins labored out for the Los Angeles Lakers in January, however the group in the end signed Tristan Thompson as an alternative.
In a latest public look, Cousins spoke about his efforts to make it again to the league, discovering methods to enhance his sport. However, regardless of his public petitions and willpower, Cousins has struggled to get sincere suggestions from former groups, typically receiving sugar-coated responses as an alternative. In a dialog with Kevin Garnett on the KG Certified podcast, Cousins acknowledged that he’s “waiting around” for groups to provide him a name.
By signing with the Guaynabo Mets, Cousins can have the chance to showcase his readiness and show that he’s nonetheless a invaluable participant. In his dialog with Garnett, Cousins remained assured, saying he believes he’s the third-best heart within the league. While he could not at present have a roster spot within the NBA, Cousins will not be giving up on his objective of returning to the league and making an impression. He hopes he can ultimately return to the NBA by enjoying in Puerto Rico.
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