Top 100 Quotes & Sayings by DeMarcus Cousins - Page 2

I get out in the 'hoods. I want to go to the worst, the grimiest places. That's where I want to be. Those are usually the kids or the communities that kind of get left behind or forgotten about. I feel like I was in that situation at one point. That's where my mindset is and that's what I stand for.

Hopefully with my so-called celebrity, I can help open more people's eyes to Epilepsy disorders.

I don't think anyone can stop me one on one, period.

I can remember games where the crowd was the reason we won it. It's well known the Kings have incredible fans.

I've been the type to just get up and go or I'm finding something to do, I'm on some type of grind every single day.

I know my mindset. I know how hard I work at my craft.

The first thing I got my mom when I got some money was a house.

The opportunity to represent my country at the Olympic Games is one of the greatest honors I've experienced in my career.

I grew up in a household where we watched a lot of comedy. It's just something I've always enjoyed.

I'm a guy that a lot of people look up to. I haven't always handled situations the right way. That's why I have to continue to grow and be a better player, a better leader.

I'm goofy. I like to have fun. I'm always joking around.

If you were to ask me, I think my jersey will be hanging in the rafters when I retire in Sacramento.

Health is probably the No. 1 thing that gets overlooked for a player.

It's just, some players I don't respect. Just their playing style of basketball. I don't respect it. I feel like it's basically cheating and I don't respect a cheater. If that's your tactic to winning, I don't respect you.

The whole basketball world, it's a fantasy and it's short-lived.

A close friend of mine's daughter was diagnosed with Epilepsy and battled seizures her first 2 years so this cause hits close to home. She ended up having brain surgery and has been seizure-free since. It really is an incredible story. Anything I can do to help promote Epilepsy awareness, I am with it.

You'd go back to school and your friends would say, 'What you get for Christmas?' You got to make up a lie. 'I got this, this and this.' It's all part of growing up and everyone has a different story. It made me who I am today.

D.C. basketball has adopted me, and I consider D.C. home.

I have my family, my loved ones and they love me for who I am.

No matter how much time there is, if guys can come together and mesh and play with some type of chemistry, you're going to win games.

The competitive spirit of basketball is slowly leaking out. Taking pride in one-on-one defense is slowly leaking out. It's more about selling calls and flopping.

I loved my experience in college.

I love giving local kids and families the chance to experience Kings basketball for the first time.

I know I've done bad things. But I've done just as much good as I have done bad. And it's not even necessarily bad. I would say they're growing pains.

My memories of Christmas, it was more about being around family.

When you have a cop approaching your car with his hand on his gun, I know it may be protocol, but us being the people we are, you automatically feel as if you're a criminal. So where's the respect then? You probably won't respond the correct way. So how do we find a common ground then?

We weren't the most fortunate family growing up.

I'm comfortable in my skin.

I'm all about being a role model to kids. I enjoy doing it, and I like putting smiles on kids' faces.

I love Sacramento. I consider this home.

I'm going to make the best decision for me, and I believe teams are going to do the same thing.

If I can help a kid in any type of way or make their lives easier, I'm always down for it.

I got drafted at 19. I've got millions of dollars in my pocket, I could have lost my damn mind. I don't see how you could consider me immature.

I just don't go out of my way to impress anybody. You either appreciate me for who I am or you don't. That's just the way it is. I'm comfortable in my own skin.

I am who I am. You can either love it or hate it.

Very proud of where I'm from, very proud of what I've been through.

I don't really consider myself a center.

My mom did what she could and I was grateful for whatever it was.

I'm excited to contribute towards U.S.A. Basketball's winning legacy and continuing its tremendous reputation around the world.

I get the chance to play for my country. That's the biggest stage. It's an honor for me.