Boogie - Big Cuz
Prospect
Half: Love the vid as well!!! Hey man, you post on TCP? I'm a lifer there. I'll tell you my handle there if you tell me yours. LOL! Good to see UK'ers on the NBA sites showin' the love!!!
Take care of Boogie for us!
- Thread starter HalfStrengthGatorade
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Half: Love the vid as well!!! Hey man, you post on TCP? I'm a lifer there. I'll tell you my handle there if you tell me yours. LOL! Good to see UK'ers on the NBA sites showin' the love!!!
One thing you guys need to do is to start wearing the "peter parker" swag to games. It would be great seeing hundreds of Kings fans in the arena dressed like this.
Also, for anyone worried about his attitude(hopefully not many), just look at this video of him during the Hoops For Haiti telethon held by UK basketball, and try to tell me he isn't just a huge teddy bear. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCag8y5hobs
Also, for anyone worried about his attitude(hopefully not many), just look at this video of him during the Hoops For Haiti telethon held by UK basketball, and try to tell me he isn't just a huge teddy bear. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCag8y5hobs
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cardsandcats
Guest
I've been a Kentucky fan for 40+ years, I can't remember a kid that I'll miss as much as the Boogie. I hope he has a long career in the NBA, is a multiple time All-Star and wins you lots of championships. I'll be rooting for the Kings from now on. Treat him well for us here in the Bluegrass, this kid is a treasure. He has an incredible personality, he kept me laughing all year. He's just a big teddy bear off the court. On the court his potential has not even been scratched. I've never seen a big man with his footwork and his soft hands. I don't think the kid ever fumbled a pass all year. It will be fun to see how good he can become. Quite honestly if I were a GM I would have drafted this kid before John Wall. As a UK fan, I have no question in my mind that Demarcus was the most valuable player on our team, not John.
MoneyMike916
Bench
I thought the reason Cousins moved to Mobile was because he slapped the school bus driver in Birmingham so he got expelled.
HalfStrengthGatorade
Prospect
Eh, not really. The deal with the school bus was where Cousins and a male faculty member got into an argument on a school bus. Cousins has always adamantly maintained that he was acting in self defense because the guy "came at me with his hands". He was suspended from his team because of the incident, but not kicked out of school because of it. No way.
The reason they left Birmingham as a whole is different. Cousins didn't start playing ball until he was in about eighth grade. His soon-to-be AAU coach discovered him and got him turned onto basketball. Once everyone realized how good Demarcus was, teachers and parents in the high school, most of whom had connections to other high schools or AAU programs, were trying to convince Monique and her son to play for someone else besides Cousins' current coach Danny Pritchett. The Cousins stayed loyal to Pritchett and apparently pissed off a lot of people because of it. Life became a living hell for them, so Monique (at the same time that her health was going downhill) decided to move them back to her hometown of Mobile.
Here's a great article that Jason King of Yahoo wrote about Cousins' background. Worth a read: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/news?slug=jn-cousins031610
HalfStrengthGatorade
Prospect
I enjoy reading you UK guys responses and insight, and am hoping you stick around throughout the year
Haha don't worry, we'll probably be the idiots on tv when Sacramento is playing at the Pacers. Probably will be holding a sign saying something like "You can move them all the way to California, but Kentucky will STILL love our Cousins!"
Megalodon
Bench
Nice, and welcome all! We are glad you are here.
kingsnation
All-Star
Nice posts all! Welcome all UK and DMC fans to the board!
If you're wondering how much love this city can show to its team and players, just spend a few hours researching the 99-04 Kings teams especially and it speaks volumes.
This is the PERFECT place for DMC to feel at home!
If you're wondering how much love this city can show to its team and players, just spend a few hours researching the 99-04 Kings teams especially and it speaks volumes.
This is the PERFECT place for DMC to feel at home!
Megalodon
Bench
I don't understand why people on other message boards ( Rockets forums ) keep saying that Cousins is in a terrible spot and this is one of the worst places he could of gone. Now I know we are young and don't have many veteran leaders, or just plain old veterans, but we have a team, coaching staff, and fan base all embracing him ... I guess it stems from the people that believe he MUST have veteran leadership to not be a "bust". Not to mention our offensive system and scheme will be developed with him and Tyreke as the focal points, it will be built for him he won't be built for it, if you get what I am saying. On another note, they also seem to do a lot of Tyreke bashing as well ... Jealousy? Thats the only other message board I go to ( and only on occasion ) so is it a league wide view on Evans? I can't wait to truly shut up some of the ignorant fans around the league in the coming years, and show them how terrible of situation they are in.
Thats right, I can get angry
and watch out when I do !
Thats right, I can get angry
and watch out when I do !
Jechtsphere
Starter
Yup we show our players much love, I'll always remember when Bobby Jackson flew into the crowd and he was just looking up smiling and having a ball and this woman kissed him on the head lol...never could find the video or picture of it.
We treat our players right which is why even after so long we have so much love all the guys no matter how much time passes...once players get over here and experience what it really is to be a King it's pretty damn good.
We treat our players right which is why even after so long we have so much love all the guys no matter how much time passes...once players get over here and experience what it really is to be a King it's pretty damn good.
gunks
Hall of Famer
I don't understand why people on other message boards ( Rockets forums ) keep saying that Cousins is in a terrible spot and this is one of the worst places he could of gone. Now I know we are young and don't have many veteran leaders, or just plain old veterans, but we have a team, coaching staff, and fan base all embracing him ... I guess it stems from the people that believe he MUST have veteran leadership to not be a "bust". Not to mention our offensive system and scheme will be developed with him and Tyreke as the focal points, it will be built for him he won't be built for it, if you get what I am saying. On another note, they also seem to do a lot of Tyreke bashing as well ... Jealousy? Thats the only other message board I go to ( and only on occasion ) so is it a league wide view on Evans? I can't wait to truly shut up some of the ignorant fans around the league in the coming years, and show them how terrible of situation they are in.
Thats right, I can get angry
They mad.
Reke and Cuz are going to be a nightmare, fans of other teams will naturally have trouble coping.
sc3252
Bench
I don't understand why people on other message boards ( Rockets forums ) keep saying that Cousins is in a terrible spot and this is one of the worst places he could of gone. Now I know we are young and don't have many veteran leaders, or just plain old veterans, but we have a team, coaching staff, and fan base all embracing him ... I guess it stems from the people that believe he MUST have veteran leadership to not be a "bust". Not to mention our offensive system and scheme will be developed with him and Tyreke as the focal points, it will be built for him he won't be built for it, if you get what I am saying. On another note, they also seem to do a lot of Tyreke bashing as well ... Jealousy? Thats the only other message board I go to ( and only on occasion ) so is it a league wide view on Evans? I can't wait to truly shut up some of the ignorant fans around the league in the coming years, and show them how terrible of situation they are in.
Thats right, I can get angry
Total Jealousy, they know our team is 10x theirs so the only thing they have is "well your player sucks with your team, he is better with ours" crap. We have Championship potential and they have playoff potential, so why wouldn't they be jealous?
jon e
Bench
I don't understand why people on other message boards ( Rockets forums ) keep saying that Cousins is in a terrible spot and this is one of the worst places he could of gone. Now I know we are young and don't have many veteran leaders, or just plain old veterans, but we have a team, coaching staff, and fan base all embracing him ... I guess it stems from the people that believe he MUST have veteran leadership to not be a "bust". Not to mention our offensive system and scheme will be developed with him and Tyreke as the focal points, it will be built for him he won't be built for it, if you get what I am saying. On another note, they also seem to do a lot of Tyreke bashing as well ... Jealousy? Thats the only other message board I go to ( and only on occasion ) so is it a league wide view on Evans? I can't wait to truly shut up some of the ignorant fans around the league in the coming years, and show them how terrible of situation they are in.
Thats right, I can get angry
whatev, the rockets are one of the many teams in the west whose stock is DOOOOOOOWWWWNNN and continuing to fall
Megalodon
Bench
haha. Had to vent a little.
Widowmaker2k
Bench
Just found this on youtube, and it's pretty hilarious. Sorry if this has already been posted:
[yt="We Love our Cousins in Kentucky"]1lsbmuXV0fA[/yt]
Somehow, I think Cousins is going to be a very popular player in Sacramento.
[yt="We Love our Cousins in Kentucky"]1lsbmuXV0fA[/yt]
Somehow, I think Cousins is going to be a very popular player in Sacramento.
The Hammer
All-Star
Great song!!
I also think Cousins will be very popular. I actually think he will be more than popular. I think he's going to become a folk hero of sorts. I can foresee a future of quite an amazing love affair between Kings fans and Big Cuz. Kind of like the reunion of two long lost... Cousins?
We've just been waiting for a player and a personality like DMC for so long. I think he'll compliment Reke perfectly, both on the court and in the locker room. I can see them as a kind of super duo. I actually can't imagine a better duo in the NBA in terms of a guard/big man combo.
Big Cuz will finally know what it's like to be loved and appreciated, he's going to feel like he's finally come home. We know he was loved in Kentucky. We will do the same. Once a player joins the Kings, Kings fans are extremely protective of their own and treat them like family. I can see that happening even more so with a guy that is so open and fun loving, and mean and nasty on the court. Just look at Brockman. The guy couldn't be loved more. Cuz will feel so much love in Sac. He probably feels so happy to be here. We love you BIG CUZ!!!
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As a Kentucky fan I can back up everything the OP had to say. Cousins was an absolute joy to have on our team. Despite how much I (and the rest of the UK fanbase) respect Patrick Patterson and John Wall's skills... Cousins was my favorite player last year and I can't wait to see him succeed.
You all got a steal. He'll get some technicals in blowout games and make some comments to the media your fanbase will either love or hate... But in the end he's an absolute competitor and a great guy. He's a teddy bear off the court.
His interviews tell the whole story, he'll be missed in KY but we wish him the absolute best. He was so dominant here.
Him and Tyreke will tear things up, hope you all make the playoffs next year! You got a steal and definitely an entertaining guy who will compete to the end.
You all got a steal. He'll get some technicals in blowout games and make some comments to the media your fanbase will either love or hate... But in the end he's an absolute competitor and a great guy. He's a teddy bear off the court.
His interviews tell the whole story, he'll be missed in KY but we wish him the absolute best. He was so dominant here.
Him and Tyreke will tear things up, hope you all make the playoffs next year! You got a steal and definitely an entertaining guy who will compete to the end.
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Arco Thunder
Bench
Welcome to all of the Kentucky fans that have joined us on Kingsfans.com!! I have to admit that I may be rooting for Kentucky more this year, but only when they aren't playing my Vols!
I was born and raised in Tennessee; however, I received my undergrad in Kentucky.
I am soooooooo excited to have Cousins on this team. I can't wait until this new season begins!! Bring it ON!! GO KINGS!!!
I was born and raised in Tennessee; however, I received my undergrad in Kentucky.I am soooooooo excited to have Cousins on this team. I can't wait until this new season begins!! Bring it ON!! GO KINGS!!!
Boogie - Big Cuz
Prospect
Hey, UKFan#1, I can't remember what 'certain' students were trying to nickname Big Cuz that he made clear he didn't like.
It was beginning of the year and a few younger guys were yelling out some common sounding name. Cuz turned around and told them to STFU, they did.
It was beginning of the year and a few younger guys were yelling out some common sounding name. Cuz turned around and told them to STFU, they did.
Boogie - Big Cuz
Prospect
Hey, UKFan#1, I can't remember what 'certain' students were trying to nickname Big Cuz that he made clear he didn't like.
It was beginning of the year and a few younger guys were yelling out some common sounding name. Cuz turned around and told them to STFU, they did.
Okay, it was "Carl" and it turns out HE suggested it, then changed his mind, and was pissed that some didn't get the memo. LOL!!! Cuz is a bad man, but loved by ALL of us UK fans.
nebs
Starter
Same here. I don't really have a college team as I don't really follow college basketball. But I might now! haha.
I remember several years ago (right around the second Buffalo vs Dallas Superbowl) I was in the ATL airport and some little kid, probably about 5 years old, just started talking to me out of the blue, about Kentucky football. He had all the Kentucky gear on and everything, as well as his parents. Some passionate fans.
tonymixwell
Prospect
Sweeeeeet!!!!
