NBA
2018 NBA Free Agency Preview
4. DeMarcus Cousins (6’11, 270lbs, Center)
Nicknames: Boogie, DMC
School: University of Kentucky
NBA Experience: 8 years
2017-18 (25.2 PPG, 12.9 REB, 5.4 AST| 47.0 FG%, 35.4 3PT%, 74.6 FT%| 22.6 PER)
Career Highlights and Trivial Tidbits
- 2 All-NBA selections
- 4-time All Star
- Led the league in personal fouls 3 times
- 127 career technical fouls
- 2016 Olympic Gold medalist
Boogie! The league’s most dominant center, DeMarcus Cousins is a bit of an enigma around the league. As talented as they come, Cousins has flashed greatness at various points in his career. Which has generally been followed with questions about his maturity (look no further than 127 career technical fouls). Having never played in postseason in his career, the goal for Cousins is clear. In addition, looking to bounce back from a torn Achilles, wherever Cousins signs can look forward to a fully motivated Boogie.
3. Chris Paul (6’0, 175lbs, Point Guard)
Nickname: CP3
School: Wake Forest University
NBA Experience: 13 years
2017-18 (18.6 PPG, 5.4 REB, 7.9 AST| 46.0 FG%, 38.0 3PT%, 91.9 FT%| 24.4 PER)
Career Highlights and Trivial Tidbits
- 8 All-NBA selections
- 9 All-Defensive selections
- President of the NBA Players Association
- Led the league in steals 6 times
- Avid bowler
Chris Paul displayed the kind of immediate impact that he can bring a team this past year in his debut season with the Houston Rockets. Lauded for his competitiveness, CP3 brings a ferocity to the court that isn’t often seen. Though the game has seen multiple evolutions during his tenure in the league, entering his 14th NBA season, Paul still has a reasonable claim to being the best two-way point guard in the NBA.
