Lakers Reportedly Bringing In Former NBA Star For Workout

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The Lakers may reportedly bring a familiar face in for a workout. According to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, the team has interest in former All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins.

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Cousins signed a one-year contract with the Lakers in 20919. Unfortunately, he never played a game for the team because he tore his ACL in a pickup game before the season even started.

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Last season, Cousins appeared in 31 games for the Nuggets. He averaged 8.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per contest.

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Per the report from Haynes, the hope is that Cousins can "impress" the Lakers.

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In his prime, Cousins was truly an unstoppable force. In 2017, he averaged 25.2 points and 12.9 rebounds per game for the Pelicans.

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Cousins' days of being an All-Star player are most likely over. However, the Lakers' second unit would benefit from a boost.Maybe, just maybe, Cousins can give the Lakers a spark later this season.

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