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Olympic and World Basketball Champion DeMarcus Cousins to Play in the Mongolian League

Ulaanbaatar, January 10, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The Selenge Bodons basketball team, making its debut in the 2024-2025 season of the Mongolian Basketball League, also known as “The League,” has introduced a new addition to its line-up. 

This is none other than DeMarcus Cousins, a four-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Team member, and a gold medalist at the 2014 FIBA World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. The 34-year-old player has signed with Selenge Bodons for the remainder of the season.

DeMarcus Cousins, selected as the fifth overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings, has had an illustrious and diverse basketball career. He has played for several renowned NBA teams, including the New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, and Houston Rockets, competing at the highest level and pursuing championship titles. Following his NBA career, Cousins expanded his professional journey to Asia by joining Taiwan’s T1 League, where he not only secured a championship but was also named Finals MVP. In the fall of last year, he made his debut in professional 3×3 basketball, representing a Chinese team in significant international competitions.

Simultaneously, the Selenge Bodons have been experiencing a remarkable season, currently ranking second in the league standings with an impressive record of 11 victories. The team’s owner, Naranbaatar Lunden, has articulated his aspirations of claiming the league championship this season. His ambitions have been bolstered by the fulfillment of his pledge to bring an NBA player to Mongolia, significantly enhancing the team’s competitiveness and potential for success.



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