00:00Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins' eyes are not closed
00:05when it comes to playing basketball professionally here in the country.
00:09For more details, here is Paolo Salamatini's report.
00:14The former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins will play in the Philippines for the second time as an import
00:21after helping to win the Zamboanga Valientes championship in the Asian Tournament last August.
00:28This year, in 2025, the 6'10 NBA veteran will play under the strong group Athletics
00:35in the Dubai International Basketball Tournament.
00:38At the age of 34, who has more than 12 years of experience in the NBA and 4 All-Star selections,
00:45Cousins is just enjoying playing abroad in the so-called twilight of his career.
00:52In the difficult practice sessions this weekend,
00:55Cousins gave the possibility to play abroad in the country professionally.
01:23We've come here, we've competed for the last 3-4 days.
01:27We've gotten better with each day.
01:29Our intentions and goals are to win the championship in Dubai and we're working towards that.
01:35Aside from trying out pro basketball leagues in different places,
01:39he's also happy to share his extensive experience with the newer generation of players.
01:47You know, I got called old the other day and it kind of bothered me.
01:50But it kind of put things into perspective for me.
01:52So, you know, I am on the other side of things.
01:55I'm now that veteran guy on most teams that I joined.
01:59So, you know, I'm enjoying the experience.
02:02I'm enjoying the role.
02:04I always enjoy just passing around knowledge and teaching guys under me.
02:08So, that's something that I always crave as a young player.
02:11So, it's my responsibility to do the same and give back.
02:15Their heavyweight roster of Strong Group Athletics
02:18that will see their runner-up finish last year in the Dubai Tournament.
02:23Meanwhile, this week, the cuponan for the so-called competition
02:28that will start from January 24 to February 2.
02:32From here in Mandaluyong City, Paulo Salamatin for Atletang Pilipino in Bagong Pilipinas.
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