DeMarcus worked out the with Sacramento Kings on Saturday along with Derrick Favors. After the workout, the draft entrants sat down for an interview. Below are excerpts from the Cousins interview. The Kings are certainly looking to add a big man to their line up. I think the question becomes will they pick Cousins or Favors?
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Even if I wasn’t partial to a former Kentucky Wildcat I would pick Cousins. I think he has the potential to become a top big in the league.
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[B]How did your workout go today?[/B]
“I believe it went pretty well. We had a hard, good workout – they took us to the max. I believe we did pretty well.”
[B]How many NBA teams have you worked out for so far?[/B]
“This is my first one.”
[B]How do you think you could fit in with the Kings?[/B]
“I think I could be a big body down low, a low-block scorer, a post presence, and I believe I could produce on their team.”
[B]What do you think of your comparisons to a young Shaquille O’Neal?[/B]
“I’ve heard a lot of comparisons but to be compared to Shaq, that’s an honor. He’s probably one of the greatest big men to ever play the game, so to be compared to him, that’s a big honor.”
[B]How would you describe your style of game?[/B]
“I can shoot it. I can post up. I can pass. I can dribble. I can do it all, and I’m a big body as well, so I think I have a weird game.”
[B]How do your boxing workouts help improve your game?[/B]
“It helps you with your stamina. It builds your core because in boxing you have to do a lot of core exercises, so I’m just strengthening up my core.”
[B]What do you think separates you from the other big men in this Draft?[/B]
“Just how I produce — I can do anything you need me to do and I believe I’m the only big man who can do that.”
[B]What’s it like to be this close to living your NBA dream?[/B]
“It’s fun and it’s exciting. There are a lot of nerves at the same time because you really don’t know what to expect, but it’s fun.”
[B]Are you friends with any of the Kings players?[/B]
“I know Tyreke. He’s part of the Coach Cal family.”
[B]How do you think you and Tyreke could play together?[/B]
“I think we’d be a good inside-outside combo.”
[B]What’s been your workout regimen leading up to today’s pre-Draft workout?[/B]
“Just continuing to work on my body, keep working on my skill, stamina and strengthening up my core.”
[B]How would you characterize your defensive ability?[/B]
“My defense has improved a lot. I’ve been doing a lot of pool work – defensive slides – so I believe it’s improved a lot.”
[B]Is there an NBA team you think you would fit in with best?[/B]
“No, not really. I believe I can fit in with any type of system. I’m going to go in and produce whatever they need me to do.”[/quote]
More importantly, here is a DeMarcus Cousins mix video for you to enjoy tonight.
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