DeMarcus Cousins is shedding part of his identity.
In an interview with The Undefeated's Marc J. Spears, the Golden State Warriors center declared he no longer wanted to be identified by his nickname of Boogie.
"It's just like, Jesus Christ! It's so much extra put on with 'Boogie,'" Cousins said, adding: "I don't want to be Boogie. I just wanna be DeMarcus."
The famous tag has been associated with him since his time at the University of Kentucky.
Cousins is also focusing on "being the best me every day.