*Photo by Regina Rickert
Grantland’s Jonathan Abrams wrote an insightful piece on DeMarcus Cousins that is a great read on the talented big man. Abrams chronicles Cousins’ early days growing up in Alabama, his time at Kentucky, and the challenges he has faced to get where he is today. Abrams talks to people who have been close to DeMarcus in his life and know him best (family members, coaches, teammates) to get an inside look at what makes Cousins tick.
Former AAU Coach Danny Pritchett:
“If DeMarcus loves you, he’s going to love you,” Pritchett continued. “If he’s upset about something, you’re going to see it. But that don’t mean he don’t love you. And if you got a question that needs to be asked, don’t ask him if you don’t want to hear the answer. He’ll tell you exactly what it is.”
Cousins’ brother Jaleel:
Jaleel Cousins said his older brother allows few people into his life. “If he senses you’re fake and you’re going to try and use him, he’s going to let you know,” Jaleel said. “He’s not going to have a bunch of fake people around him.
In his own words:
“I know I’ve done bad things,” Cousins said. “But I’ve done just as much good as I have done bad. And it’s not even necessarily bad. I would say they’re growing pains.”
It is a lengthy article and nothing new for diehard Boogie fans, but well worth the read.
Read more:
The Ballad of Boogie — Will DeMarcus Cousins ever be a great leader? by @Jpdabrams http://t.co/BRH9OwQI8j
— Grantland (@Grantland33) January 23, 2014
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