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Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins is off to a torrid start, averaging 30.5 points and 11.0 rebounds a night after two games, making him a prime candidate for any FanDuel NBA daily fantasy league roster.

Mar 3, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) grabs a rebound in front of Dallas Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia (27) during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

It’s becoming tougher to argue with the assessment of Sacramento Kings general manager Valde Divac on his franchise center.

A month before DeMarcus Cousins and Team USA battled Divac’s home country of Serbia for the gold medal, Divac labeled the two-time All-Star as the most dominant player in the whole world.

Cousins delivered, totaling 13 points, 15 rebounds, two assists and a steal, while spending more time on the floor than starting center DeAndre Jordan as the United States clinched its 15th Olympic gold medal in men’s basketball.

Through two games with the Kings, Cousins has been the most unstoppable center in the league, averaging 30.5 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game.

The 6-foot-10 center has even consistently knocked down three-point shots, connecting on three of his six attempts from beyond the arc this year.

DeMarcus Cousins with the timely trail 3 pointer. #BBN #Kings pic.twitter.com/vP7etFmXvM

— Scott Charlton (@Scott_Charlton) October 28, 2016

Much of the scoring from Cousins has been propped up by his ability to either beat his defender down the court, or back his way down into the post for an easy look at the rim.

Eight of his made field goals have come right at the basket and he has been to the free throw line a league-high 32 times after two games.

Both San Antonio and Phoenix had no choice but to send Cousins to the free throw line — both did 16 times — instead of surrendering an easy layup or dunk attempt.

Cousins has converted 50 percent of his attempts from the field, a feat he has yet to accomplish during the first six seasons of his career, and he is converting 81.3 percent of his free throws, nearly 10 percentage points higher than his career average.

The influx in production from Cousins could stem from a simple reason, as he finally is playing for a coach he respects.

According to the 26-year-old center, the feeling from coach Dave Joeger, his sixth coach since being selected fifth overall by the Kings in the 2010 NBA Draft, is mutual. For the first time in his career, the is plenty of love in Sacramento.

Anyone playing a FanDuel NBA daily lineup would love to have the production of Cousins for their team.

Oct 26, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin (7) drives the ball against Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) in the second half at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Brooklyn Nets 122-117. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Top Four Point Guards

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Next: Shooting Guards

Oct 26, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum (5) reach for the loose ball during the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Top Four Shooting Guards

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Next: Small Forwards

Oct 28, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots the ball as Toronto Raptors forward Patrick Patterson (54) defends during the second quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Top Four Small Forwards

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Next: Power Forwards

Feb 28, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) dunks against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Top Four Power Forwards

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Next: Top Centers

Oct 9, 2016; Ontario, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) shoots the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers at Citizens Business Bank Arena. The Lakers defeated the Nuggets 124-115. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Top Four Centers

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Next: Final Lineup

Oct 20, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) guards New Orleans Pelicans guard Tim Frazier (2) during the fourth quarter of a basketball game at Amway Center. The Magic won 111-114. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Final Lineup

PG Tim Frazier ($5,300)

PG Jeremy Lin ($6,200)

SG Avery Bradley ($5,800)

SG Monta Ellis ($6,100)

SF Jae Crowder ($5,600)

SF Jeff Green ($4,700)

PF Kenneth Faried ($5,500)

PF Anthony Davis ($10,800)

C DeMarcus Cousins ($9,800)

Total Cost $59,800