Former NBA All-Star heart DeMarcus Cousins was suspended for the remainder of the season in Puerto Rico’s basketball league after a near-brawl with followers throughout a recreation on Monday. His workforce, the Guaynabo Mets, terminated his contract as nicely.
The 34-year-old Cousins, who performed for seven groups throughout his NBA profession, made an obscene gesture, exchanged phrases and repeatedly grabbed the arm of a fan sitting courtside Monday evening earlier than being taken away by his teammates.
Cousins acquired a second technical foul for his actions and was ejected. Within the tunnel heading to the locker room, he argued with one other fan whom he grabbed at, as nicely, whereas folks within the stands threw liquids towards him. Cousins tried to come back again out and interact with the followers once more after this, however was held again and escorted out.
Cousins acquired a $4,250 positive and will face an extra one among $5,750, the Baloncesto Superior Nacional league introduced late Tuesday.
“As a company, we strongly condemn any type of violence or provocation, whether or not on or off the sphere. Security, respect, and sportsmanship are non-negotiable values for this franchise,” the Mets stated in a information launch.
It was Cousins’ second season taking part in in Puerto Rico. He was averaging 18.2 factors per recreation with 9 rebounds for a workforce that has a 9-18 report. In his earlier stint with the Mets within the 2023 season, Cousins helped the workforce attain the semifinals.
Within the NBA, Cousins averaged 19.6 factors and 10.2 rebounds over 11 seasons. The four-time All-Star’s finest season got here with Sacramento in 2016-17, when he averaged 27.8 factors.
After the NBA, apart from his cease in Puerto Rico, Cousins additionally performed within the Taiwan and Mongolia basketball leagues in 2024 and 2025, respectively, earlier than returning to the Mets in Might.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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