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We need to get Cousins to karaoke at Chinoe Pub, stat.
It was a big night for DeMarcus Cousins, who last night scored a season-high 31 points and tied a career-high 20 rebounds as he led the Sacramento Kings to a victory over the Toronto Raptors. Cousins rode a strong first quarter en route to his career night, earning nine points, four rebounds, and three assists during the first twelve minutes.The big man was 11-18 from the field (9-12 from the free throw line) and also had four assists in 31 minutes of play.
Aside from the impressive numbers, Cousins also earned raves from Kings coach Keith Smart, who called him “the guy who can make it all work for us.” Smart praised Cousins’ team-first mentality and predicted that Cousins would continue to improve:
He had the right energy to start the game, he had the right mindset of not trying to score 50 but trying to let his teammates play. He’s in a good spot as a basketball player right now and he’s only going to get better.
Smart also believes that a 20-rebound game can become normal for DeMarcus, saying that his tenacity in going after the ball could make a 20-rebound game happen as often as every five games.
After an unfortunate few weeks of hearing about Cousins’ struggle to get along with the Kings’ staff and management, it’s refreshing to hear that Boogie seems to have turned it around. A part of it could be that Big Cuz has had an epiphany regarding the keys to success in the NBA. One condition of Boogie’s reinstatement to the Kings was that he learn to be a better teammate. After Smart noted Cousins’ selfless play, Cousins also spoke of his team-first mentality and its importance to the Kings’ success, saying “We’re playing some good team basketball. It doesn’t matter who’s having a good night, let’s feed them the rock. That’s been our mindset and it’s been working.”
Let’s finish off with some highlights to put everyone in a good mood.
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January 5th, 2013 at 1:26 pm
Dakari Johnson decision tonight!
January 5th, 2013 at 1:28 pm
My bad. Got excited and didn’t see it was already posted.
January 5th, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Who cares? This thug life is a disgrace to all of BBN.
January 5th, 2013 at 2:19 pm
So much talent and yet so much more growing up to do. I love big cuz but I do recognize what he has to learn before making that next step.
January 5th, 2013 at 2:23 pm
What’s the over/under on how long this new “mentality” last? 3 games?
January 5th, 2013 at 3:19 pm
Bring on all the Boogie hates who masquerade as UK fans. You should be banned from commenting here. Your negativity only make his struggles harder.
January 5th, 2013 at 3:29 pm
Boogie is a THUG
January 5th, 2013 at 4:08 pm
Y’all say thug like its a bad thing…all it really means is the person you are referring to speaks their mind and would likely knock you the F out. Really, you’re just calling yourself a b@#$tch. Get em Big Cuz!
January 5th, 2013 at 4:30 pm
#8..Definition of a Thug is someone who speaks their mind. REALLY! LMAO… You Stupid uneducated MOTHER F@#KER, Go back to your tralier & look up what a Thug really means. Before I knock you the F#$K OUT & F@#K your Sista AKA your wife…. Is there any wonder WHY the whole country laughs @ the state of KY….IT’S CUM DUMPSTERS like you is why.
January 6th, 2013 at 2:23 am
I told you a couple weeks ago a song you wanted to do in there was black listed. As of now with that get Boogie to Chinoe pub stat lead to this story. You can come in on Thursday and sing camel toe whenever you want! Then unleash a torrent of profanities and drop the mic like Chris Rock. I don’t care if I get fired you will have a golden ticket as Long as I’m employed there!