DeMarcus Cousins At The Rio Olympics
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Demarcus Cousins Gives a Bear Hug - Men's Basketball - Olympics: Day 3RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 08: Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States and Carmelo Anthony #15 of United States react on the bench during the game against Venezuela in the men's preliminary round group A game 19 on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Carioca Arena 1 on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins Launches Fade-away - Basketball - Olympics: Day 3RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 8: DeMarcus Cousins #12 of the USA Basketball Men's National Team shoots the ball against Venezuela on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins gives a Bear Hug - Basketball - Olympics: Day 3RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 08: Kyrie Irving #10, Demarcus Cousins #12 and Carmelo Anthony #15 of United States joke on the bench during the Men's Preliminary Round between the United States and Venezuela on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Carioca Arena 1 on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Demarcus High Fives Teammates Basketball - Olympics: Day 3RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 8: DeMarcus Cousins #12 shakes hands with Kyrie Irving #10 of the USA Basketball Men's National Team during the game against Venezuela on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins During USA vs Venezuela Basketball - Olympics: Day 3RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 08: Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States looks on during the Men's Preliminary Round between the United States and Venezuela on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins Congratulates Teammates - Basketball - Olympics: Day 3RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 8: DeMarcus Cousins #12 of the USA Basketball Men's National Team is introduced before the game against Venezuela on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins High Fives During Timeout - Olympics: Day 3RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 08: Kevin Durant #5, Kyle Lowry #7 and Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States high-five during a timeout during the Men's Preliminary Round between the United States and Venezuela on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Carioca Arena 1 on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins During Tip-Off - Olympics: Day 3RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 08: Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States jumps for the opening ball in the men's preliminary round group A game 19 on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Carioca Arena 1 on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins With Teammates On Bench - Olympics: Day 3RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 08: Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States sits on the bench against Venezuela in the men's preliminary round group A game 19 on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Carioca Arena 1 on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins and Coach K. - Olympics: Day 3RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 08: Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States talks with head coach Mike Krzyzewski of the United States during the game against Venezuela in the men's preliminary round group A game 19 on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Carioca Arena 1 on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins Dunks On Team China- Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 6: DeMarcus Cousins #12 of the USA Basketball Men's National Team dunks against China on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins during USAB Practice in RioRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 4: DeMarcus Cousins #12 of the USA Basketball Men's National Team smiles and laughs during practice before the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 4, 2016 at Barra Carioca Arena 1 in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins In The Paint - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Yanyuhang Ding #8 of China goes for the rebound against Demarcus Cousins #12 and Klay Thompson #11 of United States in the Men's Preliminary Round Group A match on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Jim Young - Pool/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins Defends in the paint - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Klay Thompson #11 of United States goes to the basket against Yanyuhang Ding #8 and Jianlian Yi #11 of China in the Men's Preliminary Round Group A match on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Mark Ralston - Pool/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins Dunks - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States dunks against China in the Men's Preliminary Round Group A match on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Mark Ralston - Pool/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins Defends against Zhelin Wang - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Zhelin Wang #31 of China goes to the basket against DeMarcus Cousins #12 of United States in the Men's Preliminary Round Group A match on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Jim Young - Pool/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins Defends the Basket - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Zhelin Wang #31 and Jianlian Yi #11 go for the rebound against Klay Thompson #11 and Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States in the Men's Preliminary Round Group A match on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Mark Ralston - Pool/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins Defends the Basket - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Zhelin Wang #31 of China goes to the basket against Demarcus Cousins #12 and Kyrie Irving #10 of United States in the Men's Preliminary Round Group A match on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Jim Young - Pool/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins Dunks on Jiwei Zhao - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States dunks against Jiwei Zhao #4 of China in the Men's Preliminary Round Group A match on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins Fights For Ball against Qi Zhou during Game - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States fights for a ball with Qi Zhou #15 of China on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins Defends during game against China - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Peng Zhou #10 of China shoots the ball over Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States in the Men's Preliminary Round Group A match on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins after Fall during game against Team China - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States sits on the court against after a fall against China on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins sits after a fall during Game against Team China - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States sits on the court against after a fall against China on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins after falling during Game Against Team China - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States sits on the court after a fall during the game against China on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins Defends Basket during game against Team China - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Zhelin Wang #31 of China goes the basket against Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Basketball - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States goes to the basket against Jiwei Zhao #4 of China in the Men's Preliminary Round Group A match on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins With Yuchen Zou during Game against China - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Yuchen Zou #14 of China and Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States stand on the court in the Men's Preliminary Round Group A match on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins During Game Versus Team China - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States dunks against China on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins Goes Up against Jianlian Yi During Game Against China: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States goes to the basket against Jianlian Yi #11 and Xiaochuan Zhai #9 of China on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins gets Rejected by Jianlian Yi during Game Versus Team China - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Jianlian Yi #11 of China rejects the ball on Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins Goes To The Basket against Peng Zhou - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States goes to the basket against Peng Zhou #10 of China in the Men's Preliminary Round Group A match on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Jim Young - Pool/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins during Tip Off against Team China- Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States and Qi Zhou #15 of China fight for the opening tip off on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins and DeAndre Jordan during Game Against Team China - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Demarcus Cousins #12 and DeAndre Jordan #6 of United States watch from the bench during the game against China on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins Shakes Hand with Team China before Game - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 6: DeMarcus Cousins #12 of the USA Basketball Men's National Team shakes hands with China before the game on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins during Team Introductions - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 6: DeMarcus Cousins #12 of the USA Basketball Men's National Team is introduced before the game against China on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Basketball - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 6: DeMarcus Cousins #12 of the USA Basketball Men's National Team shoots the ball against China on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins at USA v. China Basketball Game - Olympics: Day 1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: Demarcus Cousins #12 of United States warms up prior to the Men's Preliminary Round Group A match against China on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins Practices With Kevin Durant at Rio OlympicsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 5: Kevin Durant #5 of the USA Basketball Men's National Team and DeMarcus Cousins #12 practices before the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 5, 2016 at the Flamengo Club in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins Practices with Jimmy Buttler at the Rio Olympic GamesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 5: Jimmy Butler #4 of the USA Basketball Men's National Team dribbles the ball against DeMarcus Cousins #12 before the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 5, 2016 at the Flamengo Club in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins Poses with Ashton Locklear of the USA Gymnastics TeamRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 5: Ashton Locklear of the U.S. women's Olympics gymnastics team poses with DeMarcus Cousins #12 of the USA Basketball Men's National Team before the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 5, 2016 at the Flamengo Club in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins gets off bus before Practice at Rio OlympicsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 5: DeMarcus Cousins #12 of the USA Basketball Men's National Team attends a practice event before the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 5, 2016 at the Flamengo Club in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Demarcus Cousins at Olympics Press Event- Previews - Day -1RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 04: DeMarcus Cousins of the United States speaks with the media during a press conference at the Main Press Centre ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 4, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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