DEMARCUSCOUSINS
SACRAMENTO KINGSDeMarcus Cousins — 4× NBA All-Star, 2× Olympic/World Cup gold medalist, "Boogie." Career stats, bio and legacy of one of the most skilled — and star-crossed — centers of his generation.
4×ALL-STAR
2xALL-NBA
✓2010-11 ALL-ROOKIE
Demarcus Cousins biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.
Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.
He could pass, shoot from three, and dominate the post all at once — a genuinely rare skill set for a center that made "Boogie" one of the league's most talented, if unpredictable, big men of his era. Born August 13, 1990, in Mobile, Alabama. Height 6 ft 10 in (208 cm).
He played one season at Kentucky (2009–2010), earning consensus second-team All-American honors. Drafted 5th overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2010, he spent seven seasons there before later playing for the New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Denver Nuggets, with his career increasingly disrupted by injuries.
A four-time NBA All-Star (2015–2018), Cousins made the All-NBA Second Team twice (2015, 2016), showcasing a rare combination of scoring, passing, and rebounding for a center.
Career totals: 19.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game over 654 NBA games.
He won two gold medals with Team USA — the 2014 FIBA World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympics. He has continued his career internationally, including in Puerto Rico, Taiwan, and Mongolia.
Demarcus Cousins quick facts — Height 6'10. 19.6 PPG career average.
Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.
Demarcus Cousins career statistics summary — 19.6 PPG career average.
Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.
Demarcus Cousins career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.
Personal records with dates and opponents.
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Demarcus Cousins advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.
Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.
Demarcus Cousins playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.
Postseason production across every playoff run.
Demarcus Cousins All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.
Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.
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Demarcus Cousins NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.
Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.
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.
Demarcus Cousins salary history — Career salary $91,910,577.
Year-by-year compensation across the professional career.
Players similar to Demarcus Cousins — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.
All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.
NoteThe club shown in the profile isn't necessarily the player's last team, but the one he's most associated with and that defined his career. See the full team history in the Transactions section.