DeMarcus Cousins arrives in Melbourne this week as part of his post-NBA career, continuing an international run of appearances. Ahead of the visit, he discusses why he never pursued an opportunity to play in the National Basketball League (NBL). Cousins says he faced the choice in the context of his NBA experience, including matchups against players such as Andrew Bogut, which he describes as intense. He also reflects on what he enjoys about being in Australia, suggesting a level of comfort and connection that came through his time in the league and interactions in the sport. According to the reports, while he acknowledges interest from the NBL, he did not commit to playing there at the time. The outlets present the explanation as part of a broader look at how Cousins now weighs options for where to play and travel after leaving the NBA. Overall, the coverage links his on-court experiences with Bogut to his perspective on Australian basketball and clarifies that an offer to join the NBL did not lead to him taking up a playing role there.