The best center in the league fell rapidly due to injury, looking back on his career.

In the 2010 NBA Draft, freshman center De Marcus Cousins ​​from the University of Kentucky was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the fifth pick in the first round. It is worth mentioning that the five starting teams of De Marcus Cousins ​​were all selected by the NBA team in the first round, which opened the history since the draft. Before the start of the summer league, the Sacramento Kings announced that they had officially signed De Marcus Cousins ​​with a 4-year, $15.8 million rookie contract. Since then, De Marcus Cousins ​​has started his NBA career. In the 2010-2011 season, DeMarcus Cousins, who had just entered the league, was valued by the Kings' coaching staff and became the team's starting center. In that season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​played 81 regular season games for the Kings, including 62 starts, and averaged 28.5 minutes per game, contributing 14.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game. After the regular season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​grabbed 699 rebounds, setting the highest record for rebounding in the team's rookie season. He was also selected for the first team of the All-Rookie Team. The Kings ranked second to the bottom in the West with 24 wins and 58 losses.

On February 19, 2011, in the All-Star Rookie Challenge, DeMarcus Cousins ​​played for the first-year team. In the whole game, DeMarcus Cousins ​​started for 28 minutes, contributing 33 points and 14 rebounds, helping the first-year team defeat the second-year team 148-140. In the 2011-2012 season, the Kings' management used to represent DeMarcus Cousins ​​as the team's inside core, and the coaching staff formulated a large number of offensive tactics for him. In that season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​played 64 regular season games for the Kings, including 62 starts, and averaged 30.5 minutes per game to contribute 18.1 points, 11 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.2 blocks. The Kings ranked second from the bottom in the West with 22 wins and 44 losses.

In the 2012-2013 season, due to Tyrek Evans' unstable performance, the Kings' management trained DeMarcus Cousins ​​as the team's star. Therefore, DeMarcus Cousins ​​ranked first in the team's playing time and many data. This season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​played 75 regular season games for the Kings, including 74 starts, and averaged 30.5 minutes per game to contribute 17.1 points, 10 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals. The Kings ranked third from the bottom in the West with 28 wins and 54 losses.

DeMarcus Cousins ​​during the Kings' age

On December 31, 2012, the Kings played against the Celtics at home. In the whole game, DeMarcus Cousins ​​started for 31 minutes, contributing 12 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 1 steal. This was his first triple-double in his career.

On October 1, 2013, the Sacramento Kings announced an early renewal of DeMarcus Cousins ​​with a five-year, $80 million contract, and the new contract took effect in the summer of 2014.

In the 2013-2014 season, with the departure of the backcourt core Tyrek Evans, DeMarcus Cousins ​​became the team's only leader. His various data showed a blowout growth and began to enter the peak of his career. In that season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​played 71 regular season games for the Kings, all starting, averaging 32.4 minutes per game, contributing 22.7 points, 11.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks. He was elected as the West's Player of the Week for the first time during the regular season. The Kings ranked third from the bottom in the West with 28 wins and 54 losses.

DeMarcus Cousins ​​during the Kings' era

On April 10, 2014, the Kings challenged the Trail Blazers away. In the whole game, DeMarcus Cousins ​​started for 37 minutes, made 14 of 29 shots, made 3 free throws, contributed 30 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals. This is his 51st double-double this season, breaking the team history record of 50 double-doubles in a single season maintained by Chris Webber.

On August 23, 2014, De Marcus Cousins ​​was selected for the American men's basketball team, usually known as Dream Eleven. He played with the team in the Men's Basketball World Cup held in Spain. The United States won all five games in the group stage, the United States defeated Mexico 86-63 in the quarter-finals, the United States defeated Slovenia 119-76 in the quarter-finals, the United States defeated Lithuania 96-68 in the semi-finals, and the United States defeated Serbia 129-92 in the finals, winning the men's basketball World Cup championship. De Marcus Cousins ​​played in all 9 games, averaging 13.2 minutes per game and contributed 9.6 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist. In the 2014-2015 season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​officially entered the peak of his career. He ranked first in the team in all statistics except assists. In this season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​played 59 regular season games for the Kings, all starting, averaging 34.1 minutes per game, contributing 24.1 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.7 blocks. During the regular season, he was elected as the Western Conference Player of the Week. At the same time, he replaced the injured Kobe Bryant and entered the Western Conference All-Star lineup. After the regular season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​was selected for the second team of the All-Star team, and the Kings ranked third from the bottom in the West with 29 wins and 53 losses.

On April 2, 2015, the Kings challenged the Rockets away. DeMarcus Cousins ​​contributed 24 points, 21 rebounds, 10 assists and 6 blocks in the game, becoming the first player in NBA history to contribute double 20 triple-double + 6 blocks in a single game in the regular season.

DeMarcus Cousins ​​during the Kings' era

On April 4, 2015, the Kings challenged the Pelicans away. DeMarcus Cousins ​​started for 42 minutes, made 9 of 22 shots and contributed 24 points, 20 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 steal and 4 blocks. This is his second consecutive game to get triple-double data, becoming the first player in NBA history to win two consecutive games to double 20+..

2015-2016 season, Rajon Rondo joined the team in the offseason. DeMarcus Cousins' strength rose to the next level with the support of Rajon Rondo. This season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​played 65 regular season games for the Kings, all starting, averaging 34.5 minutes per game to contribute 26.9 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.4 blocks. During the regular season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​was elected as the Western Conference Player of the Week for the third time in his career, and was selected as the Western Conference All-Star substitute. After the regular season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​was selected into the second team of the All-Star Team. The Kings ranked tenth in the Western Conference with 33 wins and 49 losses and missed the playoffs.

DeMarcus Cousins ​​during the Kings' time

On January 6, 2016, the Kings played against the Mavericks at home. In the game, DeMarcus Cousins ​​contributed 35 points, 17 rebounds, 6 steals, 4 assists and 10 turnovers. He had more than 4,019 rebounds in his career, surpassing the team's legend Chris Webber and becoming the player who contributed the most rebounds since the Kings' history moved to Sacramento.

On January 26, 2016, the Kings played against the Hornets at home. DeMarcus Cousins ​​contributed 56 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks in the whole game. 56 points was the highest score in his single game in his career, and it also tied the team history record held by the team's legend "Big O" Oscar Robertson.

In August 2016, De Marcus Cousins ​​was selected for the American men's basketball team (usually known as Dream Twelve), and competed in the Rio Olympics with the team. The United States won all five games in the group stage. The United States defeated Argentina 105-78 in the quarter-finals, the United States defeated Spain 82-76 in the semi-finals, and the United States defeated Serbia 96-66 in the finals, winning the Olympic gold medal.

In the 2016-2017 season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​ushered in his peak career season, and his average score reached a career-highest. In that season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​played 55 regular season games for the Kings, all starting, and averaged 27.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. During the regular season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​was selected as the All-Star for the third time in his career and was elected the Western Conference Player of the Week. In the middle of the season, the Kings management chose to trade DeMarcus Cousins.

DeMarcus Cousins ​​during the Kings' time

On November 1, 2016, the Kings challenged the Hawks away. DeMarcus Cousins ​​started in 32 minutes and contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds. His career double-double data reached 246 times in the regular season, surpassing the team's legend Chris Webber and becoming the player with the most double-doubles since the Kings moved to Sacramento.

On December 21, 2016, the Kings played against the Trail Blazers at home. DeMarcus Cousins ​​started for 41 minutes, including 5 of 8 three-pointers and 55 points and 13 rebounds, winning the second 50+ career rating, and also chasing a professional record of three-point shooting in a single game.

On February 21, 2017, the Sacramento Kings traded DeMarcus Cousins ​​and Omi Casby to the New Orleans Pelicans, and received Tyrek Evans, Buddy Hilder, Langston Galloway, the 2017 first-round pick, and the 2017 second-round pick.

Ju Holiday, Anthony Davis, and DeMarcus Cousins ​​

After coming to the Pelicans, DeMarcus Cousins ​​and Anthony Davis formed the strongest inside combination in the league. This season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​played 17 regular season games for the Pelicans, all starting, averaging 33.8 minutes per game to contribute 24.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks. The Pelicans ranked tenth in the Western Conference with 34 wins and 48 losses, and missed the playoffs.

On March 4, 2017, the Pelicans faced the Spurs at home. DeMarcus Cousins ​​started for 43 minutes, contributing 19 points and 23 rebounds, of which 23 rebounds tied the personal single-game rebound record maintained by Tyson Chandler.

DeMarcus Cousins ​​during the Pelicans' period

2017-2018 season, DeMarcus Cousins, as the strongest inside player in the league, still performed strongly on both offense and defense. In the middle of the season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​suffered a tear of left Achilles tendon and was reimbursed for the season. This season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​played 48 regular season games for the Pelicans, all starting, averaged 36 per game. .2 minutes contributed 25.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks. During the regular season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​was elected the NBA Western Conference Player of the Week and was selected for the All-Star lineup for the fourth time in his career. After the regular season, the Pelicans ranked sixth in the Western Conference with 48 wins and 34 losses, and swept the Portland Trail Blazers 4-0 in the first round. They lost to the Golden State Warriors 1-4 in the Western Conference semi-finals and missed the Western Conference Finals.

On November 2, 2017, the Pelicans played against the Timberwolves at home. DeMarcus Cousins ​​contributed 35 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 6 steals and 3 blocks in the whole game, and made 5 three-pointers, becoming the first player in NBA history to obtain this data.

On July 7, 2018, the Golden State Warriors announced that they would sign DeMarcus Cousins ​​with a one-year, $5.3 million contract.

DeMarcus Cousins ​​during the Warriors' period

2018-2019 season, although DeMarcus Cousins ​​played as the starting center of the Warriors, his competitive state declined severely after returning from injury. His playing time and tactical status decreased significantly. During the regular season, he was even transferred to the Development League. In the late period of the regular season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​suffered a tear of left quadriceps, and it was not until the second game of the finals. After returning, DeMarcus Cousins ​​played 30 regular season games for the Warriors this season, all starting, averaging 25.7 minutes per game to contribute 16.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks. The Warriors ranked first in the Western Conference with 57 wins and 25 losses. They defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 4-2 in the first round, defeated the Houston Rockets 4-2 in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, swept the Portland Trail Blazers 4-0 in the Western Conference Finals, and lost to the Toronto Raptors 2-4 in the finals, missing the championship.

DeMarcus Cousins ​​and Stephen Curry

On July 7, 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers officially announced that they had officially signed DeMarcus Cousins ​​with a one-year, $3.5 million contract..

2019-2020 season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​suffered a torn ACL in the training match, which was thus reimbursed for the season. He did not play any games for the Lakers in this season. The Lakers chose to give up DeMarcus Cousins ​​in the middle of the season. After the regular season, the Lakers ranked first in the West with 52 wins and 19 losses, defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 4-1 in the first round, defeated Houston 4-1 in the Western Conference semi-finals, defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-1 in the Western Conference Finals, defeated the Miami Heat 4-2 in the Finals, won the 17th championship in the team history.

DeMarcus Cousins ​​during the Lakers' period

On February 22, 2020, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that the team officially cut DeMarcus Cousins.

On November 24, 2020, the Houston Rockets announced that they would sign DeMarcus Cousins ​​with a one-year, $2.3 million in unsecured contract. At the beginning of the new season, the Houston Rockets announced that DeMarcus Cousins' insured contract would be converted into a full-money contract. In the 2020-2021 season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​played as a substitute for Christian Wood. In that season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​played 25 regular season games for the Rockets, including 11 starts, and averaged 20.2 minutes per game to contribute 9.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists. In the middle of the season, the Rockets management announced that they would give up DeMarcus Cousins.

On February 23, 2021, the Houston Rockets officially cut DeMarcus Cousins.

On April 5, 2021, the Los Angeles Clippers announced that they would sign DeMarcus Cousins ​​with a 10-day short contract. On April 17, the two sides signed the second 10-day short contract. On April 27, the Los Angeles Clippers announced that they would sign DeMarcus Cousins ​​with a $460,000 until the end of the season.

After DeMarcus Cousins ​​during the Clippers' period, DeMarcus Cousins ​​served as the substitute for Ivica Zubac. This season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​played 16 regular season games for the Clippers, all of which played as a substitute, averaging 7.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1 assist per game. The Clippers ranked fourth in the Western Conference with 47 wins and 25 losses. They defeated the Dallas Mavericks 4-3 in the first round and defeated the Utah Jazz 4-2 in the Western Conference semi-finals. This is the first time the Clippers have entered the Western Conference Finals in their history. They lost to the Phoenix Suns 2-4 in the Western Conference Finals and missed the Finals.

On December 1, 2021, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that they would sign Dema Cus Cousins ​​with a one-year, $610,000 insecurity contract. In the 2021-2022 season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​played as Brooke Lopez's substitute. In the season of

, DeMarcus Cousins ​​played 17 regular season games for the Bucks, including 5 starts, averaging 16.9 minutes per game, and contributed 9.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists. In the middle of the season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​was abandoned by the Bucks' management.

On January 7, 2022, the Milwaukee Bucks officially announced the layoff of DeMarcus Cousins. DeMarcus Cousins ​​during the Bucks period, On January 11, 2022, the Denver Nuggets announced that they would sign DeMarcus Cousins ​​with a 10-day difficult exception. On January 22, the two sides signed the second 10-day short contract. After the expiration, the Denver Nuggets announced that the team signed DeMarcus Cousins ​​for $1.14 million until the end of the season.

After coming to the Nuggets, DeMarcus Cousins ​​became Nikola Jokic's substitute. This season, DeMarcus Cousins ​​played 31 regular season games for the Nuggets, including 2 starts, averaging 8.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. The Nuggets ranked sixth in the Western Conference with 48 wins and 34 losses, and lost to the Golden State Warriors 1-4 in the first round.

DeMarcus Cousins ​​during the Nuggets' period

On March 5, 2022, the Nuggets faced the Rockets at home. DeMarcus Cousins ​​played 23 minutes and 33 seconds apart, contributing 31 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 1 block, setting a record of the Nuggets' fastest winning 30+ in a single game. After the end of the season, DeMarcus Cousins, who became a free agent, never received the signing contract provided by the NBA team again. Since then, this excellent center with a tough style and good offense and defense has completely left the NBA arena.