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DeMarcus Cousins Named To All-NBA Second Team

For the second consecutive season, Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins has earned the honor of being named to the All-NBA Second Team.

His 277 award points were the second most for the center position, only behind Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (317 points). Cousins joins Kevin Durant (452 points), Draymond Green (431 points), Chris Paul (353 points) and Damian Lillard (217).

After making the second team last season, Cousins averaged 26.9 points per game this year - good for fourth in the league - as well as 11.5 rebounds per game (fifth in the league). This season also marked the second time he was named to the All-Star team as he catapulted himself into the top tier of players in the NBA.

First team included LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Jordan, Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook.

To view the entire list of All-NBA teams, click here.

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