Former NBA champion Dwight Howard has decided to play overseas after 18 seasons in the NBA. Howard currently plays for the Taoyuan Leopards of the T1 League in Taiwan. And now it looks like Howard will have company while playing overseas. Four-star DeMarcus Cousins will sign with a T1 League side.
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DeMarcus Cousins played 11 seasons in the league with seven different teams. The highlight of his NBA career was with the Sacramento Kings and his stint with the Golden State Warriors.
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Another great man following Dwight Howard overseas
‘Boogie’ Cousins was an absolute beast when he played for the Sacramento Kings. His physique gave him a certain edge over the other greats in the league. And he used his physical prowess to overpower almost everyone in the painting.
But now that Cousins looks set to move to Taiwan, fans are comparing the upcoming matchups between Dwight Howard and DeMarcus Cousins with two of the greatest men in NBA history. A fan tweeted, “Wilt versus Bill Russell.” As another fan commented, “What a waste. Boogie can still play at the NBA level.
Here are some reactions from NBA Twitter:
Such a waste. Boogie can still play at the NBA level
— Michel (@mkeslva) November 25, 2022
Bro why no one signed him😭 nuggets chose DJ over him💀 Lakers could have signed him ngl
— DeeboWrld (parody account) (@DeeboWrld_Burna) November 24, 2022
he is literally better than plumlee but no team is ready to sign him 💀
— Wave (@EHarley413) November 24, 2022
both deserve to be in the league against DeAndre Jordan
— Joe (@aimbotjoe) November 24, 2022
There is very little information about the team DeMarcus Cousins will sign with. However, reports suggest Cousins will be joining a team in southern Taiwan, likely the Kaohsiung Aquas or Tainan TSG Ghosthawks.
The cousins reportedly even warned Howard of his arrival, saying: “Hi Dwight, I’m coming!” Boogie last played for the Denver Nuggets last year. But has been a free agent since.
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The NBA seems to have abandoned DeMarcus Cousins
It’s perhaps surprising to see NBA teams drop Cousins, leading him to go play overseas. But the aging star had to deal with nagging injuries in the second half of his career. It will no doubt be interesting for fans to see these two greats dominate the league in Taiwan.
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Howard has already shed it while playing in Taiwan. Howard lost 38 points, 25 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 blocks, and also attempted 10 three-pointers in his debut for the Taoyuan Leopards.
Do you think Cousins will also play in the Taiwan league? Let us know in the comments below.