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The Warriors’ newest center DeMarcus Cousins is set to be introduced to the media for the first time at 11 a.m. PT. Be sure to refresh this page for running updates from our team of Warriors’ reporters.
First, it looks like Cousins will wear number 0 for Golden State. That number was previously held by current free agent Patrick McCaw.
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Here in Oakland where it appears DeMarcus will wear #0 for the Warriors. pic.twitter.com/lBofUOgjZZ
— Logan Murdock (@loganmmurdock) July 19, 2018
Cousins’ presser is on the same court as a Warriors’ youth basketball clinic. Kids will be able to see the four-time all-star for the first time with a Warriors’ jersey.
Your newest Warrior: DeMarcus Cousins:
The Warriors with their newest All-Star sitting front and center pic.twitter.com/QQSKLDPQZg
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) July 19, 2018
Cousins detailed his Achilles rehab, saying that he’s “getting stronger every day” but didn’t give a timetable of when he’ll be back on the floor.
DeMarcus said he is rehab is "going great," getting stronger every day" and "progressing weekly." No definitive timetable
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) July 19, 2018
Cousins also detailed how it is going through his rehab.
DeMarcus Cousins on dealing with rehab: "It’s the worst. Waking up every day doing the same exact thing. It can drive you crazy. But I take it as a test. It's just another obstacle to overcome. I use that as a fuel for the next step."
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) July 19, 2018
Cousins detailed why he goes to certain areas to give back to the community.
DeMarcus Cousins on his community efforts throughout his career:
“When I get out to the community, I get out in the hood, I’m going to be blunt.” Cuz said he goes to those communities because he sees himself in those places.
— Logan Murdock (@loganmmurdock) July 19, 2018
Cousins jokingly says he, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green “might as well” fight before the season to get it out of the way.
DeMarcus Cousins joking on if he will fight with Durant and Draymond to get it out of the way pic.twitter.com/KNFZ0QmCLQ
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) July 19, 2018
Cousins expects to be “dominant” when he returns to the lineup.
DeMarcus Cousins on when he returns: “I expect to be the same dominant player, even better.” pic.twitter.com/eRpk6JOvvN
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) July 19, 2018
DeMarcus said he spoke to a number of players who have dealt with Achilles tears, including Kobe Bryant and Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins.
DeMarcus Cousins said he talked with Rudy Gay, Wes Matthews, Kobe Bryant, Dominique Wilkins and teammate Jonas Jerebko about his Achilles.
“It’s an injury that can be overcome”
— Logan Murdock (@loganmmurdock) July 19, 2018
Despite Steve Kerr saying he’ll start when healthy, Cousins said he’d be open to coming off the bench, if asked.
DeMarcus on potentially coming off the bench: "If that's what happens and helps the team, yes."
"I understand the situation that I'm in right now and I'm okay with that. I'm here to win and help win games."
— Logan Murdock (@loganmmurdock) July 19, 2018
Who’s Boogie’s favorite player on the Warriors? Klay Thompson, of course. The two played in the 2014 FIBA World Championships and the 2016 Olympic team.
DeMarcus on his favorite Warriors player: "My favorite by far is Klay. Our short time together in the summers, for him to be as dull as be is, there's never a dull moment."
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) July 19, 2018
