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DeMarcus Cousins Ranks Former Teammates, But Paul George and Anthony Davis May Not Agree
Cousins' blind rankings of his past NBA teammates have raised eyebrows, especially his placement of superstars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:11am
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Cousins' controversial teammate rankings expose the complex dynamics and egos at play among NBA superstars.New Orleans TodayIn a recent interview, former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins was asked to blindly rank his former NBA teammates. His list, which placed LeBron James at #1, followed by Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, and Paul George, has sparked debate among basketball fans. Cousins played alongside Davis in New Orleans and George in Los Angeles, so his rankings of those two superstars may not sit well with them.
Why it matters
Cousins' teammate rankings provide an interesting insider's perspective, but they could also ruffle feathers among some of the league's biggest stars. As former teammates, Davis and George may take issue with where Cousins placed them on the list, especially since they are both considered top-tier NBA players.
The details
In the interview, Cousins revealed his top 5 former teammates in order: 1) LeBron James, 2) Stephen Curry, 3) Kevin Durant, 4) Anthony Davis, and 5) Paul George. Cousins played with Davis in New Orleans and George in Los Angeles, so his rankings of those two stars could be seen as controversial. Cousins also made headlines recently for admitting the 2016 USA Olympic team, which included himself, Durant, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler, partied heavily during the games, with Cousins saying 'We was getting lit... We drank every single day.'
- In a recent interview in April 2026, DeMarcus Cousins ranked his former NBA teammates.
- Cousins made comments about the partying culture of the 2016 USA Olympic team in February 2026.
The players
DeMarcus Cousins
A former NBA All-Star who has played for several teams, including the Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Clippers.
LeBron James
A 4-time NBA champion and 4-time NBA MVP, considered one of the greatest players of all time.
Stephen Curry
A 3-time NBA champion and 2-time NBA MVP, considered one of the best shooters in NBA history.
Kevin Durant
A 2-time NBA champion and 2-time NBA Finals MVP, considered one of the most skilled scorers in the league.
Anthony Davis
A 8-time NBA All-Star and NBA champion, considered one of the league's elite big men.
Paul George
A 7-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist, considered one of the NBA's top two-way players.
What they’re saying
“We was getting lit... We drank every single day.”
— DeMarcus Cousins, Former NBA Player
“We was responsibly drinking.”
— Carmelo Anthony, Former NBA Player
“F*** no!... I've never drank that much in my life.”
— DeMarcus Cousins, Former NBA Player
The takeaway
Cousins' teammate rankings provide an interesting insider's perspective, but they could also ruffle feathers among some of the league's biggest stars like Anthony Davis and Paul George, who may take issue with where they were placed on the list. Additionally, Cousins' recent comments about the partying culture of the 2016 USA Olympic team have raised eyebrows and could further complicate relationships with his former NBA peers.
