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Demarcus Cousins was banned by his team in Puerto Rico after getting into an altercation with fans during a game.
Published Jun 11, 2025 • 2 minute read
Demarcus Cousins was involved in a heated confrontation with fans during a game in Puerto Rico.
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Demarcus Cousins has been banned by his team in Puerto Rico for the remainder of the season for his role in an ugly scene involving fans earlier this week.
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The Baloncesto Superior Nacional league (BSN) made the announcement on Tuesday after Cousins was ejected from a game on Monday, during which the four-time NBA all-star made contact with multiple fans.
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In a clip that went viral on social media, Cousins — who plays for the Mets de Guaynabo in the BSN — was seen approaching a fan sitting courtside who was gesturing a crying motion towards the big man.
Cousins responded by grabbing his genitals toward the fan and then flipping him off. When the fan tried to move Cousins’ arm from in front of his face, which led to a heated exchange and one of Cousins’ teammates getting in between him and the fan.
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Cousins also appeared to cock his fist to threaten another fan who had stood up during the commotion.
It didn’t end there, though.
As the former NBA star was forcibly removed from the floor, he engaged with more fans near the tunnel to the locker room — including grabbing one by the arm.
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Several drinks were thrown in Cousins’ direction as security struggled to get the irate player into the tunnel.
According to the New York Post, BSN officials announced that Cousins has been fined $4,250 US – which could be increased to $10,000 — for a disqualifying foul, a technical foul and actions deemed to incite or provoke others.
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Cousins most recent played in the NBA for the Denver Nuggets during the 2021-22 season. Since leaving the NBA, he has competed for teams in Mongolia, Puerto Rico and Ice Cube’s Big3 League.
After starring in the NCAA for the Kentucky Wildcats, Cousins was selected fourth overall in the 2010 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings.
During his 11-year NBA career, Cousins played 654 total games for seven different teams, averaging an impressive 19.6 points and 10.2 rebounds per game.
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