While DeMarcus Cousins has not played in the NBA since the 2021-22 season, his name was recently brought up once again for having beef with fans.
With him out of the NBA, the former Sacramento Kings star has been playing for Mets de Guaynabo in the Puerto Rican Professional Basketball League.
On Monday, Cousins went viral during a game after he had an altercation with many fans, which quickly found its way onto social media.
Denver Nuggets center DeMarcus Cousins (4).
Denver Nuggets center DeMarcus Cousins (4).
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Cousins was first seen getting into it with a fan courtside that ended up getting him ejected from the game.
The confrontation would then expand as fans in the arena began throwing food and drinks at the former NBA star as he walked to the locker room where he had to be held back by multiple people as he tried to go after fans in the stands.
It was a truly terrible scene, and one that was almost reminiscent of the Malice in the Palace, though it did not escalate quite that much.
On Wednesday, Cousins’ punishment was announced as he was suspended from the league for the remainder of the season and also fined $4,250 for a “disqualifying foul, technical foul and acts that incite violence or provocation.”
Cousins’ fines could also jump to $10,000 if he is unable to show cause as to why he should not be fined more.
This is a terrible look for Cousins, which has been a recurring theme during his playing career, especially during his time in the NBA.
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Jan 21, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) and guard Rajon Rondo (9) celebrate after scoring against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena.
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Cousins was known for his emotional outbursts in the NBA that led to multiple ejections and technical fouls and he also drew a ton of criticism.
Of course, the former Kings star has been trying to return to the NBA at some point in the future but after this altercation, it is highly unlikely he returns.