On February 24, Beijing time, Cousins, 33, was interviewed by the US media. He acknowledged in the interview that his NBA career was completely over.The 4th all -star has played for 7 NBA teams, but the injury made it difficult for him to return to the peak.The last time appeared in the NBA arena, the 2021-22 season.
When talking about whether they are still trying to return to the NBA, Cousins said, "Frankly confessSay, no more. I know I have spent some time there. You know, I have been working hard to return to the NBA for a while ... Its time to continue the next step, I am excited about my future. "
Cousins played 11 years in the NBA. During this period, he has played for the king, Pelicans, warriors, rockets, Clippers, Bucks and Nuggets.He played a total of 654 games with averaging 29.8 minutes per game. He could get 19.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.1 blocks, shooting rate of 46.0%, 33.1%of the three -point hit rate, and a free throw rate of 73.7%.The injury ruined the former super center.
When it comes to the current center of the league, Cousins expressed the appreciation of Embiid."I am a super fan of Embiid. Looking at Embiid and Jokics constant progress in the center, and then doing different things. His backward, his confrontation, he is an incredible player.Any super -fans who have a technical big player, I said that because I am not the person with the strongest exercise ability. "In an interview in 2023, Cousins once said that he believes that the center in the league is only Embiid.He Jacic is stronger than himself.
Cousins also said that he is the super fan of Edwardz."I think he is a superstar who is growing up, the future facade of the league, the next superstar. I think he will take the torch," Cousins said.Recently, James, Durant, and Curry have all talked about the topic of future facade, and Edwardz is a recognized candidate.
Cousinss last NBA game is the fifth game of the Warriors in the 2022 playoffs.Cousins played for 15 minutes, shot 8 of 12, scored 19 points and 4 rebounds, performing efficient.Maybe no one expected that this would be Cousinss last battle in the NBA league.
