Cousins says the Spurs were interested in it

Recently, DeMarcus Cousins talked about the past that the Spurs had intended for him in 2019.

said: "I was also shocked by this, and I didn't realize it at that time (the Spurs were interested in it). I hope that would happen, and I cherish the opportunity to play for a coach like Popovich. I think if I had such an opportunity when I entered the league, my career would be very different."

"Playing for a coach like Popovich is a glory. I think if I had such an opportunity, I could learn a lot and I could take my talent to another different level. What I want to say is that although I missed that opportunity, it was still cool to know that Popovich had intended me."