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Oct 7, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center

DeMarcus Cousins

(15) drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors forward

Amir Johnson

(15) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Toronto Raptors 113-106. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

Warriors vs Kings

Almost time to crown a king?

Is DeMarcus Cousins finally ready to be a force in the NBA?

If he is, there’s no better platform to prove that than against one of the best NBA teams on opening night. Cousins spent the better part of the summer participating in the FIBA World Cup with Team USA.

Let’s hope he learned a thing or two. Will he receive a technical tonight?