DeMarcus Cousins is set to make his debut with the Golden State Warriors on Friday.
Cousins signed a one-year, $5.3 million deal with the Warriors in the offseason as he recovers from a torn Achilles tendon.
"I don't really pay attention to storylines," Cousins said. "I mean, they're gonna say what they have to say. They're gonna add their opinions. We're the most hated team in sports."
When Cousins said the Warriors are the most hated team in sports, Rachel Nichols asked about the Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees.
"Well, put us up there. I would say the Warriors are for sure. You know they hate Kevin [Durant]. They hate me. I think the only guy they really like is Stephen [Curry]. Actually, they may hate him as well. They hate Draymond Green. But I mean, it is what it is. I can't worry about that."
Cousins is confident he'll return to his All-Star form in time.
"I'm back, and I'm not looking back," Cousins said. "I'm moving forward. I'm leaving it on the floor every night. And I plan on coming back for that top spot."
