This is the former NBA star who also wants glory in 3x3 basketball

DeMarcus Cousins debuted in the FIBA 3x3 World Tour in Wuxi, China.

Raúl González | 08 Oct 2024 | 13:58
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DeMarcus Cousins jumps into 3x3 basketball
DeMarcus Cousins jumps into 3x3 basketball

DeMarcus Cousins, one of the most dominant players in the NBA in his era, has made his surprising debut on the FIBA 3x3 World Tour in Wuxi, China. With a resume filled with achievements in the best basketball league in the world, including four appearances in the All-Star Game, two selections to the second team All-NBA (2015, 2016), and a gold medal with the United States team in the Olympic Games of Rio 2016, Cousins is now looking to write a new chapter in his career in the 3x3 basketball discipline.

The former center of the Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, and Denver Nuggets, known for his imposing physique and ability to score from all areas of the court, surprised everyone by joining this more dynamic and faster format, where individual skills and the ability to read the game under pressure are crucial. The Wuxi tournament, one of the key stages of the global circuit, was the chosen stage for this new challenge in "Boogie" Cousins' career.

Transitioning to 3x3

Cousins' decision to join the FIBA 3x3 circuit has generated great interest among both fans and players. This format, which has gained global popularity since being included as an Olympic sport in Tokyo 2020, represents a different challenge from traditional basketball, where the pace is frenetic, the strategy is different, and endurance plays an even more important role.

At 33 years old and after dealing with serious injuries in his career, Cousins has found in 3x3 an opportunity to continue competing at the highest level. Although he debuted with some difficulties adapting to the new format in his first games in Wuxi, he quickly showed flashes of the brilliance that characterized him in the NBA. His dominance in the paint, ability to assist, and skill to score both in the low post and from the perimeter make him a challenging threat to contain, even in the frenzied 3x3 format.

Cousins' debut in Wuxi also marks an important moment for the growth of 3x3 basketball. With his impressive track record, which includes averages of 19.6 points and 10.2 rebounds in the NBA, his arrival on the circuit enhances the sport's visibility and provides an even greater international platform. Additionally, Cousins could be an example for other players looking to extend their careers by trying their luck in this discipline where games last only 10 minutes or until a team reaches 21 points.

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