Many people know DeMarcus Cousins as a volatile player with behavioral issues. He has noticeably been trying to take steps to improve and he sees himself in a different light. Chosen to be a part of Team USA’s 12-man roster and the backup center to Anthony Davis in the World Cup, Cousins has made major strides and believes that helps others.
via USA Basketball:
“I’m just not the type of person that gives up. I accept all challenges, and I feel like I can accomplish anything I put my mind to. That’s just the fire within me. I don’t think I can ever be stopped.”
That attitude is why he says people do and should look up to him.
“I am a role model, absolutely. There are different types of people out there, and I come from a different type of place. So, I absolutely think I am a role model.
“I come from a place where there are not a lot of opportunities,” Cousins explained. “People there, they don’t ever really dream big because they don’t think it ever really exists. Like the things you see on TV, they think it’s just a false world. And them seeing me make it, they believe it is possible. Those people grew up with me; they have seen the struggles; they have seen me fight and work my way to where I am now, so I absolutely believe I am a role model.”
