This week’s guest is DeMarcus "Boogie" Cousins, a four-time NBA All-Star known for his dominant play and time overseas. He shares his journey from high school stardom to choosing Kentucky to play under Coach Calipari. Cousins reflects on his early days in Sacramento, the formidable 2018 Pelicans team, and the impact of injuries on his career. He also opens up about the joy of continuing to play basketball for love and the unique experiences he's had while competing internationally.
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Mobile Strip Club
Quentin Richardson recounts a memorable trip to Mobile, Alabama.
He describes a unique strip club experience in a barn-like setting.
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Basketball Beginnings
DeMarcus Cousins' mother encouraged him to try basketball in seventh grade.
He initially resisted due to trust issues related to AAU travel.
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Early Success
DeMarcus Cousins quickly realized his talent and fell in love with basketball by eighth grade.
By freshman year, he was ranked the number one player, changing his life.
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This week, we're joined by the one and only DeMarcus "BOOGIE" Cousins! The guys delve into Boogie's rise to high school hoops stardom and his decision to follow Coach Calipari to Kentucky. The four-time NBA All-Star reflects on his tenure with the Kings as well as the potential of that 2018 Pelicans squad with Rondo and AD. To cap it off, Boogie shares what it means to continue playing for the love of the game today and why he has fully embraced overseas basketball. Don't miss out on this episode — tune in!
Mobile, Alabama, picking up basketball in 7th grade, the pros and cons of HS success (3:15)
Committing to Kentucky, rookie year with John Wall, Wildcat Lodge and Midnight Madness (29:10)
“Boogie” nickname origin, declaring for the NBA draft, early days of Sacramento (40:30)
Coaching changes and rebuilding phases in Sacramento and Rondo’s immediate impact on Boogie's game (52:35)
All-Star games, the 2017-2018 Pelicans would've won it all, the KG “bloodline” (1:06:13)
Kobe reaching out after DeMarcus's injuries and winning a championship in Taiwan (1:18:10)
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