DeMarcus Cousins didn’t have much time between finding out about his trade to the Pelicans and saying goodbye to Sacramento.
DeMarcus Cousins gives an emotional farewell to the people of Sacramento
This is hard to watch.
Boogie had to stop and collect his emotions while giving a tearful farewell. He was encouraged by reporters cheering, “We love you Boogie!”
His statement wasn’t about the team at all, just about the people of Sacramento.
“My love for this city will never change. Even though I’m gone it’ll still be the same. I’m still looking out for these kids. Every family in this city matters to me, every soul in this city matters to me. Everything’s the same, I’m just not in a Kings uniform anymore, which is OK because the love’s still here.
The Cousins trade is one that will go down in NBA history for its sheer awfulness.
After news of the trade came out, the Kings released a statement that seemed to criticize Cousins’ character, making a point to say, “Winning begins with culture and character matters.”
No matter what the front office may say, Cousins sure showed a lot of character in this press conference. Steph Curry thought so, too.
We wish you the best, Boogie.
