DeMarcus
Cousins
C · DEN · Above average
- PAL
- 60
- WAR
- 0.3
- PTS
- 9.0
2021-22
DeMarcus Cousins
Denver NuggetsBiography
- Team
- Denver Nuggets
- Position
- Center
- Height
- 6' 10"
- Weight
- 270 lbs
- Born
- August 13, 1990 (36)
- Birthplace
- Mobile, AL
- College
- Kentucky
- Draft
- 2010: Rd 1, Pk 5 (SAC)
- Experience
- 11th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- 2021 22 Totals · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Denver Nuggets · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Milwaukee Bucks · 2021-22 (1 season)
- 2020 21 Totals · 2020-21 (1 season)
- La Clippers · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Houston Rockets · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Golden State Warriors · 2018-19 (1 season)
- New Orleans Pelicans · 2017-18 (1 season)
- 2016 17 Totals · 2016-17 (1 season)
- New Orleans Pelicans · 2016-17 (1 season)
- Sacramento Kings · 2010-11 – 2016-17 (7 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 2021 22 Totals | 48 | 7 | 14.9 | 3.1-6.8 | 46.0 | 0.8-2.5 | 30.3 | 2.0-2.6 |
| 2021-22 | Denver Nuggets | 31 | 2 | 13.9 | 3.0-6.6 | 45.6 | 0.8-2.4 | 32.4 | 2.1-2.8 |
| 2021-22 | Milwaukee Bucks | 17 | 5 | 16.9 | 3.2-6.9 | 46.6 | 0.8-2.8 | 27.1 | 1.8-2.2 |
| 2020-21 | 2020 21 Totals | 41 | 11 | 17.4 | 3.2-7.4 | 42.6 | 1.1-3.3 | 34.8 | 1.4-2.0 |
| 2020-21 | La Clippers | 16 | 0 | 12.9 | 3.2-5.9 | 53.7 | 0.5-1.2 | 42.1 | 0.9-1.4 |
| 2020-21 | Houston Rockets | 25 | 11 | 20.2 | 3.2-8.4 | 37.6 | 1.6-4.6 | 33.6 | 1.8-2.4 |
| 2018-19 | Golden State Warriors | 30 | 30 | 25.7 | 5.9-12.4 | 48.0 | 0.9-3.2 | 27.4 | 3.5-4.8 |
| 2017-18 | New Orleans Pelicans | 48 | 48 | 36.2 | 8.5-18.0 | 47.0 | 2.2-6.1 | 35.4 | 6.1-8.2 |
| 2016-17 | 2016 17 Totals | 72 | 72 | 34.2 | 9.0-19.9 | 45.2 | 1.8-5.0 | 36.1 | 7.2-9.3 |
| 2016-17 | New Orleans Pelicans | 17 | 17 | 33.8 | 8.4-18.5 | 45.2 | 2.1-5.6 | 37.5 | 5.5-7.1 |
| 2016-17 | Sacramento Kings | 55 | 55 | 34.4 | 9.2-20.3 | 45.2 | 1.7-4.9 | 35.6 | 7.7-10.0 |
| 2015-16 | Sacramento Kings | 65 | 65 | 34.6 | 9.2-20.5 | 45.1 | 1.1-3.2 | 33.3 | 7.3-10.2 |
| 2014-15 | Sacramento Kings | 59 | 59 | 34.1 | 8.4-18.1 | 46.7 | 0.0-0.1 | 25.0 | 7.2-9.2 |
| 2013-14 | Sacramento Kings | 71 | 71 | 32.4 | 8.3-16.8 | 49.6 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 6.1-8.4 |
| 2012-13 | Sacramento Kings | 75 | 74 | 30.5 | 6.4-13.8 | 46.5 | 0.1-0.3 | 18.2 | 4.2-5.6 |
| 2011-12 | Sacramento Kings | 64 | 62 | 30.5 | 7.0-15.6 | 44.8 | 0.0-0.2 | 14.3 | 4.1-5.8 |
| 2010-11 | Sacramento Kings | 81 | 62 | 28.5 | 5.3-12.4 | 43.0 | 0.0-0.2 | 16.7 | 3.4-5.0 |
DeMarcus Cousins: our analysis
2021-22 season: 48 GP, 9.0 PTS, 5.6 REB, 1.5 AST, 0.7 STL, 0.4 BLK. WAR 0.3 · PAL 60, above average.
In 2021-22, DeMarcus Cousins, 36, posts a PAL Rating of 60 out of 100 (above average), with a WAR of 0.3.
His strengths: rebounding (79, well above average), scoring (64, above average) and shooting (62, above average). On the other hand, impact (17, well below average) holds him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.2); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-1.8).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Centers
NBA stats →Points
9.0
Rebounds
5.6
Assists
1.5
TS%
56.7 %
Usage
28.1 %
PER
18.2
WS/48
.104
On/off +/−
-0.7
Minutes
15.0
Games
48
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.9
80% of cases: -0.5 to 2.4
Points/game
8.2
Games
45
WAR 2021-22
0.3
The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.
Trend
↓ Slight decline (-14)
- 2021-220.3 WAR · 0.8 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-29 · 31 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021-22
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
77
Established regular
- SCO
- Scoring
- 76
- SHT
- Shooting
- 76
- FIN
- Finishing
- 59
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 80
- BAL
- Ball security
- 60
- REB
- Rebounding
- 83
- DEF
- Defense
- 81
- DUR
- Durability
- 56
- EX
- Experience
- 87
Why these ratings?Hide details
- SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
- SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
- FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
- PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
- BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
- REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
- DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021-22
How we rate →WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2021-22 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
12.1 pi
28th percentile
At the rim
65.0 %
15th percentile
Rim share
36.1 %
40th percentile
Midrange
28.6 %
33th percentile
Three-point
.303
36th percentile
3PA share
37.7 %
79th percentile
Corner threes
33.3 %
55th percentile
Free throws
.760
69th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28Playoffs | @ GSW | L 102-98 | 15 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8-12 | 2-3 |
| Apr 24Playoffs | vs GSW | W 126-121 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| Apr 22Playoffs | vs GSW | L 118-113 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-1 |
| Apr 19Playoffs | @ GSW | L 126-106 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-1 |
| Apr 17Playoffs | @ GSW | L 123-107 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 1-1 |
| Apr 11 | vs LAL | L 146-141 OT | 24 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5-7 | 2-3 |
| Apr 8 | vs MEM | W 122-109 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Apr 6 | vs SAS | L 116-97 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-7 | 0-2 |
| Apr 3 | @ LAL | W 129-118 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6-9 | 0-2 |
| Apr 2 | vs MIN | L 136-130 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
DeMarcus Cousins: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does DeMarcus Cousins average in 2021-22?
DeMarcus Cousins averages 9.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in 48 games in 2021-22.
How old is DeMarcus Cousins?
DeMarcus Cousins is 36 years old: he was born on August 13, 1990.
How tall is DeMarcus Cousins, and how much does he weigh?
DeMarcus Cousins is 6'10" (208 cm) and weighs 269 lb (122 kg).
Where is DeMarcus Cousins from?
United States: DeMarcus Cousins was born in Mobile, AL, in the United States.
What team does DeMarcus Cousins play for?
DeMarcus Cousins plays for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA, at C, wearing number 4.
How good is DeMarcus Cousins?
DeMarcus Cousins produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 60 out of 100: above average for his position.
Where was DeMarcus Cousins drafted?
DeMarcus Cousins was drafted in 2010 by SAC, in round 1 (pick 5 of the round).
What is DeMarcus Cousins's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at 0.9 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
