Usually when the word “freaky” is used to describe an NBA player, it refers to traits like leaping ability, athleticism or wingspan. On Thursday, when New Orleans All-Star big DeMarcus Cousins uttered that term regarding point guard Rajon Rondo, it was from an entirely non-physical perspective.
“He’s so smart sometimes it’s actually kind of scary,” Cousins said during a conference call from South Africa, where he’s participating in a Basketball Without Borders trip. “It’s like you might think he’s psychic – it’s kind of freaky.
“Something that’s going to stand out right away to a lot of the New Orleans media, the fan base and the city, is his intelligence.