1. DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento Kings
How did the league’s best center become a disrespected player? Perhaps Cousins’ repeated failure to control his temper has created a negative sentiment among NBA fans. After all, Cousins has been whistled for 73 technical fouls since entering the league.
But the Kings center is the elite of the elite. Cousins poured in 24.1 points and secured 12.7 rebounds per outing last season. What’s more, he tallied 3.6 assists on a 20.4 assist rate, which was slightly better than Gasol — who is widely considered the best passing big. Cousins recently turned 25 years old, so he’s just now reaching the beginning of his prime.
Again, the NBA’s best center is 25. How scary — and awesome — is that?