DeMarcus Cousins reveals the "weird" selfies and messages Rick Carlisle sent to recruit him to the Mavericks, an unconventional approach that ultimately left the star confused and silent.

For this generation of fans, DeMarcus Cousins is more an analyst than an NBA legend. Cousins was, of course, one of the best players in the league during his prime, so when the two-time All-NBA big man hit the open market,

Cousins was once one of the best centers in the NBA, and it sounds like Carlisle wanted his team at the time (the Mavericks) to pick him up. The only problem was his recruiting pitch, which came across as downright strange to Boogie.

DeMarcus Cousins recalls unusual Rick Carlisle recruitment texts, sharing a viral story that resurfaced during a recent basketball talk show.

Former NBA player DeMarcus Cousins on FanDuel’s “Run It Back” on Friday revealed that he turned down current Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle when he coached the Dallas Mavericks.

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