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No team more hated than Warriors, says Cousins

Ahead of his long-awaited debut with the Golden State Warriors, All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins said he believes he's joining the most hated team in sports.

In a sit-down interview with ESPN's Rachel Nichols, Cousins said he hasn't focused on the reaction from fans since he signed as a free agent with the Warriors this past summer.

"I don't really pay attention to storylines," Cousins told ESPN. "I mean, they're gonna say what they have to say. They're gonna add their opinions. We're the most hated team in sports."

Cousins, who is set to return Friday against the LA Clippers after missing almost a year because of a left Achilles tear, signed a one-year, $5.