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DEMARCUSCOUSINS

SACRAMENTO KINGS

DeMarcus Cousins — 4× ALL-STAR, 2x ALL-NBA, ✓ 2010-11 ALL-ROOKIE.

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DeMarcus Cousins
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
4×ALL-STAR
2xALL-NBA
✓2010-11 ALL-ROOKIE
Notable Games
56pts56-Point Game
regular season · JAN 25, 2016 vs SAC
BORN
August 13, 1990
Mobile, Alabama
HEIGHT
6'10
208 cm
WEIGHT
270lb
122 kg
NET WORTH
$91,910,577
DRAFT
2010, R1, 5th
Sacramento Kings
NBA CAREER
2010–2021
18 seasons
01Biography

Demarcus Cousins biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.

Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.

DeMarcus Cousins is a former NBA center, best known for his time with the DEN over 11 years. DeMarcus Cousins Selected in the Sacramento Kings , 1st round (5th pick, 5th overall), 2010 NBA Draft, averaged 19.6 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 3.0 APG for his career, stands 6'10 tall, nicknames include "Boogie" and "DMC".

02Quick Facts

Demarcus Cousins quick facts — Height 6'10. 19.6 PPG career average.

Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.

Full Name
DeMarcus Cousins
High School
LeFlore Magnet in Mobile, Alabama
Position
C
Shoots
Right
Former Name
Never changed
Years Active
2010–2021
04Career Scoring Average "Season"

05Career at a glance

Demarcus Cousins career statistics summary — 19.6 PPG career average.

Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.

18
Seasons
654
Games
19.6
Points Per Game
10.2
Rebounds Per Game
3
Assists Per Game
46.0%
Field Goal %
73.7%
Free Throw %
06Career Highs

Demarcus Cousins career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.

Personal records with dates and opponents.

56pts
PTS
JAN 25, 2016
vs SAC
24reb
REB
MAR 3, 2017
vs NOP
13ast
AST
APR 3, 2015
vs SAC
7stl
STL
JAN 14, 2018
vs NYK
7blk
BLK
OCT 18, 2017
vs MEM
43.7gmsc
GmSc
JAN 22, 2018
vs NOP
07Advanced Metrics

Demarcus Cousins advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.

Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.

22
PER
53.9%
TS%
46.8
WS
2.4
BPM
21.6
VORP
31.4%
USG%
08Playoffs Career

Demarcus Cousins playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.

Postseason production across every playoff run.

8.3
PTS · Postseason avg
3.5REB
1.5AST
47.6%FG%
39.3%3P%
70.4%FT%
20 playoff games
09All-Star Games

Demarcus Cousins All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.

Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.

4
Selections
9.3PPG
3.7RPG
0.3APG
10Transactions
→2TM→→→→DID NOT PLAY - INJURY→2TM→→→2TM→→

Demarcus Cousins NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.

Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.

18 seasons · 12 teams
SACRAMENTO KINGS2TM SACRAMENTO KINGSNEW ORLEANS PELICANSGOLDEN STATE WARRIORSDID NOT PLAY - INJURY2TM HOUSTON ROCKETSLOS ANGELES CLIPPERS2TM MILWAUKEE BUCKSDENVER NUGGETS
201020162016201620182019202020202020202120212021
2010
Drafted 5th overall — Sacramento Kings
2014
Suspended (1-game)
2014
Suspended (1-game)
2017
Traded: Sacramento Kings → New Orleans Pelicans
2018
Signed with Golden State Warriors (free agent)
2018
Assigned to the Santa Cruz Warriors of the G-League
2019
Signed with Los Angeles Lakers (free agent)
2020
Waived — Los Angeles Lakers
2020
Signed with Houston Rockets
2021
Waived — Houston Rockets
2021
Signed a 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Clippers
2021
Signed a 2nd 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Clippers
2021
Signed a contract for the rest of the season with the Los Angeles Clippers
2021
Signed with Milwaukee Bucks
2022
Waived — Milwaukee Bucks
2022
Signed a 10-day contract with the Denver Nuggets
2022
Signed a 2nd 10-day contract with the Denver Nuggets
2022
Signed a 10-day contract with the Denver Nuggets
2022
Signed with Denver Nuggets
+FAQCommon questions

FAQ about Demarcus Cousins — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height.

Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.

DeMarcus Cousins averaged 19.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists per game in the regular season.

11Salaries

Demarcus Cousins salary history — Career salary $91,910,577.

Year-by-year compensation across the professional career.

SEASON
TEAM
SALARY
2020–21
HOU
$1620564
2020–21
CLI
$455091
2021–22
DEN
$1138659
2021–22
MIL
$607285
13Similar Players

Players similar to Demarcus Cousins — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.

All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.