DeMarcus Cousins Q&A: 'I ended up with a narrative that I don't think I necessarily deserved'

DeMarcus Cousins, the four-time NBA All-Star, embarked on a new chapter overseas after telling HoopsHype in early 2024 that he was done pursuing an NBA comeback. Since then, the 6-foot-10, Cousins has played in Taiwan, Dubai, and Mongolia, winning the T1 League Finals MVP and Most Popular Player of the Year honors.

In an interview with HoopsHype, on behalf of Panini, Cousins talked about the Luka Doncic trade, Wembanyama being a cheat code, opened up about his narrative with the Sacramento Kings, reflected on load management, weighed in on the New Orleans Pelicans’ perceived “curse,” discussed franchise responsibilities, and shared his thoughts on everything from trading cards to his hypothetical “Freaky Friday” swap.