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DeMarcus Cousins isn’t a Center, He is a Basketball Player

The Sacramento Kings, who many thought had one of the best centers in the NBA, has decided he isn’t a center.

Former Kentucky Wildcat DeMarcus Cousins says he is a basketball player.

Here is an excerpt from the Sacbee.com’s Jason Lee that talks about Boogie’s recent floating around the perimeter:

“I don’t really consider myself a center,” Cousins said. “I’m just a basketball player. There’s so much I can do on the floor. People get stuck on the word ‘center,’ ‘big man’ and (are) kind of ignorant to the situation. I can’t really worry about that. I just go out there and do my job.”

And like anyone else, when there are changes to the job, there is an adjustment.

“It’s weird kind of floating out there,” Cousins said. “It’s a different thing, but I know it’s going to help the team, too. It’s just something I’ve got to adjust to and get used to.”

Entering Saturday’s 94-90 preseason victory over Portland at Sleep Train Arena, Cousins had attempted seven three-pointers, making one. He scored 16 points on 6-of-16 shooting (0 of 3 from three-point range), and seven rebounds in 24 minutes against the Trail Blazers.

Seeing Cousins attempt more threes is the biggest change, but it won’t be the only thing he does differently. He’ll operate from several different spots on the floor to put pressure on opposing defenses.

“It’s fun, but it’s also a process,” Cousins said. “This is my first time, but this is what the preseason is for, to knock the rust off, figure each other out and hopefully prepare for how we’re going to play during the season. I think we’re on the right path.”

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