Kings center DeMarcus Cousins is known as one of the league’s most fascinating players. A near seven-footer who weighs over 270 pounds, is covered in tattoos, and dominated on the hardwood by leading all centers in scoring last season, Cousins is as unique as they come.
One part of his game that fans try to forget about has to do with officiating. Since joining the league back in 2010, Cousins has accumulated dozens of technical fouls — He had 17 last season, leading all players. His relationship with officials could be better.
With that being said, Cousins joined forces with DraftKings to produce a short video that’s sure to make you laugh. In the video, Cousins goes behind the scenes in referee training, eventually becoming a referee and officiating a pick-up game. Perhaps Cousins will enter the upcoming season with a different mindset, now having been in the shoes of an official.
Let’s just say, basketball player DeMarcus Cousins is far and away better than basketball referee DeMarcus Cousins.