As the Los Angeles Lakers looked to fill out the roster around Anthony Davis and LeBron James, one of their more intriguing signings in 2019 NBA free agency was DeMarcus Cousins.
He was coming off another severe injury but remained determined to make good on a one-year deal.
Cousins was excited to play alongside James and reunite with Davis and Rajon Rondo, his former New Orleans Pelicans teammates. Cousins vowed to accept any role Lakers head coach Frank Vogel would have for him, even if it meant playing off the bench.