Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins Ejected After Altercation With Fans in Puerto Rico Basketball Game

DeMarcus Cousins, a four-time NBA All-Star and former top draft pick, was ejected from a Puerto Rican basketball game after a heated altercation with fans during his tenure with the Guaynabo Mets. The incident began when Cousins responded to a courtside fan's provocative gestures with a crotch grab and a physical slap, leading to the intervention of teammates and his eventual ejection. As Cousins was escorted off the court, fans threw drinks and food at him, prompting a chaotic scene where Cousins attempted to retaliate before being restrained by security and police. Cousins, who last played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season, has been playing internationally since then, including stints in Taiwan and Mongolia, before returning to Puerto Rico. The melee drew comparisons to the infamous 2004 NBA brawl known as the 'Malice at the Palace,' highlighting the rare but intense nature of player-fan confrontations. Despite the disruption, Cousins put up solid numbers for the Mets this season but his volatile reaction overshadowed the game.