Interesting choice from former NBA star: DeMarcus Cousins is heading to Mongolia
Four-time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins continues his basketball career despite his decline. The star player has signed with the Mongolian team Selenge Bodons for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Here are the details behind his choice...
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DeMarcus Cousins has signed a contract with the Selenge Bodons team, located in the Mongolian city of Suhbaatar, which has a population of 61 thousand. After the decline in his NBA career, the star basketball player, who has played in various international leagues, shocked many basketball fans with his decision.
12-YEAR NBA CAREER
He began his NBA career after being selected 5th overall in the 2010 Draft and played for the Sacramento Kings for 7 years. After a major fallout with George Karl and Vlade Divac, Cousins left the team. He later played for New Orleans, Golden State, Houston, LA Clippers, Milwaukee, and Denver.
CAREER DECLINE AFTER INJURY
The Achilles injuries he suffered consecutively after 2018 ruined the career of the once-coveted NBA star. Cousins, who was never the same after the injuries, last played for the Denver Nuggets in 2022.
JOURNEYMAN BASKETBALL PLAYER
After ending his NBA career, he began playing in other leagues around the world as a journeyman.
After leaving Denver, Cousins played for the Puerto Rican team Guaynabo Mets, then went to the Taiwan league and became a champion while playing for the Taiwan Beer Leopards. He was also named Finals MVP.