Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins has never had a cozy relationship with the local media, but things seem to have hit a new low last week. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about center DeMarcus Cousins on ESPN. "I fought through it, grew up and got older and matured and realized I just have to try to make my own mark, make my own name," he said. Literally. But better.DeMarcus, as you know, is one of the top players in the NBA.Jaleel is just trying to land a spot in the NBA.He's in New Orleans now playing for the Pelicans' summer league team, hoping to make a lasting impression in the same city his brother came to in February in the blockbuster trade with the Sacramento Kings.Unlike DeMarcus, who was the No. "I would say it was hard," Jaleel admits. Big brother DeMarcus, the Pelicans superstar center, discredits the game because he and his little brother were wearing slides instead of gym shoes that day. "That would be crazy," he said. ".It was a long time coming for Jaleel, who finally avenged all those L's his big brother handed him growing up in their hometown of Mobile, Alabama.Those pickup games were just as intense as you would imagine. Monday, July 3, 2017.Jaleel Cousins (25) works out during New Orleans Pelicans summer league practice in Metairie, La. ".Follow Rod Walker on Twitter, @rwalkeradvocate.You have permission to edit this article.Jaleel Cousins, brother of Pelicans superstar DeMarcus, hopes to make name for himself. The Warriors have signed Jaleel Cousins, younger brother of DeMarcus Cousins, to an Exhibit 10 contract. Pelicans Jaleel Cousins shoots the ball during a Summer League practice at the teams practice facility in Metairie, La. Jaleel is a tad bit slimmer, but not by as much now that DeMarcus has trimmed down this offseason.But there are the obvious differences, too.DeMarcus is right-handed. ".He considered football, but thought he was to tall.He thought about soccer but felt he was too slow. 5 overall pick out of Kentucky in 2010, Jaleel didn't get drafted in 2016 after finishing his college career at South Florida. Likely heading for Santa Cruz. Warriors sign DeMarcus Cousins' younger brother, Jaleel, to Exhibit 10 contract. ".Cousins has been solid thus far through the first two days of practice, said Pelicans summer league coach Jamelle McMillan. The two resemble each other physically, which is why the staff at his hotel assumed he was DeMarcus. Younger brother of DeMarcus. ".Jaleel would like nothing more than to have something else in common with his big brother: landing a spot on an NBA roster.He's hoping to prove what he can do this summer.The summer got off to a good start for him in that pickup game in Puerto Rico.It was a dream come true. Instead, he spent last season in the NBA Gatorade League, playing with the Texas Legends and the Reno Bighorns. He's doing great at it so keep on. Police in Tampa, Florida, arrested Jaleel Cousins, brother of Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, on charges of misdemeanor battery and … DeMarcus Cousins and Morgan Lang tied the knot at the St. Regis Atlanta in Georgia ... Groomsmen included NBA stars John Wall and Eric Bledsoe as well as brother Jaleel Cousins… Tuesday, July 4, 2017.It took Jaleel Cousins 23 looooong years.But this summer in Puerto Rico, it finally happened.Little brother finally beat big brother in a game of one-on-one. Share this article 91 shares share tweet text email link Josh Naso. But for Jaleel, it still counted. When I was younger, it had me to the point where I was thinking about trying to play another sport. So far he's been a great force in the paint.

Both are listed at 6-11. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. "It really doesn't bother me anymore. That type of confusion happens often. But an even bigger one would be playing in the NBA. Those numbers, of course, are far from the 21.2 points and 10.8 rebounds that his five-time NBA All-Star brother has averaged in his nine seasons on the big stage.Trying to follow in the giant size 16 footsteps of a big brother considered one of the best players in the league wasn't always easy, especially as a kid. Except it would be the Cousins. Defensively he has a good IQ for it. "It felt good to finally beat him, even though he says it didn't count," Jaleel Cousins said proudly.Big brother DeMarcus, the Pelicans superstar center, discredits the game because he and his little brother were wearing slides instead of gym shoes that day. — Anthony Slater …