Kings center DeMarcus Cousins had a hard time addressing home fans at the regular season inauguration of the Golden 1 Arena in Sacramento, getting emotional seconds into his speech and cutting it short earlier than he would've liked.

Cousins was received with a loud ovation even before taking the microphone, basking in the cheers of a city that has truly embraced him.

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The All-Star center said Sacramento was absolutely home to him, according to CSN Bay Area Kings Insider James Ham.

Boogie repaid the love with a 37-point, 16-rebound performance against San Antonio, ultimately falling to the Spurs 102-94.