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NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 26: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans lies down on the ground after injuring his ankle during the second half of a NBA game against the Houston Rockets at the Smoothie King Center on January 26, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 26: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans lies down on the ground after injuring his ankle during the second half of a NBA game against the Houston Rockets at the Smoothie King Center on January 26, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)Sean Gardner/Getty Images

DeMarcus Cousins Releases Statement on Achilles Injury: 'No Lie This S--t Sucks'

Alec Nathan
Jan 30, 2018

New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins released a statement Tuesday reflecting on his season-ending Achilles injury. 

In the post, which appeared across his social media platforms, Cousins said "this s--t sucks" but vowed to make a comeback and return to form once he's 100 percent. 

Cousins' season ended when he attempted to chase down a missed free throw late in the Pelicans' 115-113 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. 

According to ESPN.com's Adrian Wojnarowski, his timetable for a return could land anywhere from six to 10 months. 

Before he hit the shelf, the 27-year-old was in the midst of a career year. In 48 games, he averaged 25.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.6 blocks per game. 

Without Cousins, the onus has fallen on fellow All-Star Anthony Davis and point guard Jrue Holiday to lift the Pelicans up as they try to tread water in the Western Conference playoff race and snap their two-year postseason drought. 

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