Cousins pens heartfelt message after season-ending injury

DeMarcus Cousins came so close to reaching the postseason for the first time in his prolific career, only to have that forward progress derailed Friday by a ruptured left Achilles tendon.

Despite the massive setback, the Pelicans' All-Star center vowed to continue to tackle the obstacles in his path:

With Cousins set to hit free agency this summer, the Pelicans are in a tricky position, but it wouldn't be the first time "Boogie" has faced adversity.