DeMarcus Cousins is one of the good guys or at least he should be seen that way.Sure, he might,say he doesn't understand andrack up technical fouls at a le s-than-ideal rate.MORE: Look, lots of people want to hit Paul with a basketball, noone knows what the Kings are doing and Cousins is . Cousins' attitude could still use some work, but plenty of teams would love to have his production knowing the pros outweigh the cons.Even if you don't always agree with how Cousins handles himself between Trevor Williams Jersey the lines, you should admire the person he has become. The 26-year-old All-Star center will sponsor a panel discu sion Saturday Richard Rodriguez Jersey in his hometown of Mobile, Ala., aimed at This is hardly Cousins' first act to better the lives of those around him, and it's unlikely to be his last.After signing a huge extension with the Kings in 2013, Cousins quietly . Just last November, Cousins for a Sacramento high school football player who was killed shortly before a playoff game. The donation would have remained anonymous, butSacramento City Council member Rick Jennings revealed Cousins was behind the act of kindne s at a candelight vigil.The public perception of Cousins and what the big man actually represents don't always line up.All of Cousins' on-court i sues stem from an intense pa sion for winning and frustration for lack of it. Sure, there is a level of selfishne s, but that exists with every star. When Kobe Bryant snarled at teammates to give him the ball, we called it the "Mamba Mentality." When Cousins does it, we say "Boogie" is having a breakdown, blaming him instead of the Kings' front office.The "bad boy" label has followed him since his days at Kentucky under John Calipari. Remember this Chris Archer Jersey prediction?There is a 100% chance that Demarcus Cousins is arrested for something in the next five years. 100%. Write it in stone. Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) MORE: Still waiting on that to happen.You can highlightwhatever off-the-court "i sues" you want about Cousins. You can point to abar Francisco Cervelli Jersey fight in May that resulted in the arrest of hisbrother, but police "there was no indication of any involvement by DeMarcus Cousins." You can point to the , but it seemed like an honest mistake with Team USA players leaving immediately once they realized where they were. What you should remember about that trip is a gold medal for USA Basketball.And despite whatever headaches he gives Sacramento's coaching staff, Cousins remains one of the most talented and skilled players in the NBA. There are a dozen players in league history to average at least 25 points, 11 rebounds, three a sists and one block per game over Felipe Vazquez Jersey the course of a full season. The names: KareemAbdul-Jabbar, Charles Barkley, Tim Duncan, Patrick Ewing, Bob Lanier, Karl Malone, BobMcAdoo,ShaquilleO'Neal,HakeemOlajuwon, David Robinson,Chris Webberand Cousins. That's elite company.Cousins isnot without flaws and still has room to improve. He is also anextraordinarily gifted player and an a set to his community without seeking credit for his contributions.Isn't that someone worth rooting for?