Averaging a career-best 28 points and 3.9 assists while shooting nearly 40 percent from three, DeMarcus Cousins is putting together an All-NBA First Team year in Sactown.

His play is being noticed around the League as well.

Most recently from the League's premiere superstar, LeBron James. "King" James spoke with media following shootaround on Friday in Sacramento and had glowing things to say about the fellow National Team Member.

"It starts with the head of the snake and that's 'Big Cuz,'" said James in anticipation of the evening's matchup. "He's the best big man in our game."

Watch the complete clip below, from our friends at Cavs.com: