A former Sacramento Kings’ star, DeMarcus Cousins, made headlines on Monday night for all the wrong reasons during a game in Puerto Rico. Cousins, now playing for Mets de Guaynabo in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN), was ejected from the game after a heated altercation with a courtside fan.
The incident occurred during a timeout in the fourth quarter when Cousins engaged in a verbal spat with a fan, which quickly escalated. The situation took a turn for the worse as the crowd began hurling drinks towards Cousins as he exited the court in a shouting match with the fan.
The 34-year-old former NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist’s future with Guaynabo is now uncertain as the BSN is reviewing the incident. Cousins’ behavior has raised concerns about player-fan interactions and sportsmanship in professional basketball.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining composure and professionalism both on and off the court, regardless of the circumstances. It also highlights the passionate nature of sports fans and the need for mutual respect between players and spectators.
As the fallout from this incident continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Cousins and the BSN will address the situation and what consequences, if any, will be faced by the former NBA star.
References:
– Yahoo! Sports – News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games. “Former Kings’ Star Turns Heads After Fan Interactions in Puerto Rico.” [https://athlonsports.com/nba/sacramento-kings/former-kings-star-turns-heads-after-fan-interactions-puerto-rico-demarcus-cousins]
– US sports | The Guardian. “Ex-NBA star DeMarcus Cousins ejected after ugly fracas with fans in Puerto Rico.” [https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jun/10/demarcus-cousins-ejected-puerto-rico]
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