Former NBA star Cousins booted from Puerto Rico league
The Baloncesto Superior Nacional League also fined Cousins $US4250 ($A6530), and he could be subject to another fine of $5570 ($A8560), according to the league.
The incident occurred on Monday when Cousins was playing on the road for the Guaynabo Mets.
"As an organisation, we strongly condemn any form of violence or provocation, whether on or off the field. Safety, respect and sportsmanship are non-negotiable values for this franchise," the Mets said in a news release.
The situation began with Cousins exchanging words with a fan, before he grabbed his crotch while walking towards the courtside seats. Cousins then grabbed the fan's arm as things quickly escalated.
Teammates tried to pull Cousins away and other fans began to hurl insults at the American. After being ejected, Cousins was doused by liquids as he left the floor. Security tackled him at one point to hold him back from trying to get into the stands.
Cousins, 34, was averaging 18.2 points and 9.0 rebounds while playing in the top pro basketball league in Puerto Rico for the second time. He also played in the league in 2023.
He hasn't played in the NBA since the 2021-22 season.
Cousins was a four-time All-Star in 11 seasons, but his career was derailed by two major injuries.
In January 2018, he sustained an achilles tendon injury while playing with the New Orleans Pelicans.
After returning to play 30 games for the Golden State Warriors the following season, he tore the ACL in his left knee in August 2019 as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and missed the entire season.
Cousins played for seven NBA teams, his longest tenure with the Sacramento Kings from 2010-17.
He finished third in Rookie of the Year balloting in 2011 after being the fifth overall pick out of Kentucky.
Overall, Cousins averaged 19.6 points and 10.2 rebounds in 654 NBA games (561 starts).
Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins was suspended by a Puerto Rico basketball league and had his contract rescinded after igniting a brawl.
The Baloncesto Superior Nacional League also fined Cousins $US4250 ($A6530), and he could be subject to another fine of $5570 ($A8560), according to the league.
The incident occurred on Monday when Cousins was playing on the road for the Guaynabo Mets.
"As an organisation, we strongly condemn any form of violence or provocation, whether on or off the field. Safety, respect and sportsmanship are non-negotiable values for this franchise," the Mets said in a news release.
The situation began with Cousins exchanging words with a fan, before he grabbed his crotch while walking towards the courtside seats. Cousins then grabbed the fan's arm as things quickly escalated.
Teammates tried to pull Cousins away and other fans began to hurl insults at the American. After being ejected, Cousins was doused by liquids as he left the floor. Security tackled him at one point to hold him back from trying to get into the stands.
Cousins, 34, was averaging 18.2 points and 9.0 rebounds while playing in the top pro basketball league in Puerto Rico for the second time. He also played in the league in 2023.
He hasn't played in the NBA since the 2021-22 season.
Cousins was a four-time All-Star in 11 seasons, but his career was derailed by two major injuries.
In January 2018, he sustained an achilles tendon injury while playing with the New Orleans Pelicans.
After returning to play 30 games for the Golden State Warriors the following season, he tore the ACL in his left knee in August 2019 as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and missed the entire season.
Cousins played for seven NBA teams, his longest tenure with the Sacramento Kings from 2010-17.
He finished third in Rookie of the Year balloting in 2011 after being the fifth overall pick out of Kentucky.
Overall, Cousins averaged 19.6 points and 10.2 rebounds in 654 NBA games (561 starts).
Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins was suspended by a Puerto Rico basketball league and had his contract rescinded after igniting a brawl.
The Baloncesto Superior Nacional League also fined Cousins $US4250 ($A6530), and he could be subject to another fine of $5570 ($A8560), according to the league.
The incident occurred on Monday when Cousins was playing on the road for the Guaynabo Mets.
"As an organisation, we strongly condemn any form of violence or provocation, whether on or off the field. Safety, respect and sportsmanship are non-negotiable values for this franchise," the Mets said in a news release.
The situation began with Cousins exchanging words with a fan, before he grabbed his crotch while walking towards the courtside seats. Cousins then grabbed the fan's arm as things quickly escalated.
Teammates tried to pull Cousins away and other fans began to hurl insults at the American. After being ejected, Cousins was doused by liquids as he left the floor. Security tackled him at one point to hold him back from trying to get into the stands.
Cousins, 34, was averaging 18.2 points and 9.0 rebounds while playing in the top pro basketball league in Puerto Rico for the second time. He also played in the league in 2023.
He hasn't played in the NBA since the 2021-22 season.
Cousins was a four-time All-Star in 11 seasons, but his career was derailed by two major injuries.
In January 2018, he sustained an achilles tendon injury while playing with the New Orleans Pelicans.
After returning to play 30 games for the Golden State Warriors the following season, he tore the ACL in his left knee in August 2019 as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and missed the entire season.
Cousins played for seven NBA teams, his longest tenure with the Sacramento Kings from 2010-17.
He finished third in Rookie of the Year balloting in 2011 after being the fifth overall pick out of Kentucky.
Overall, Cousins averaged 19.6 points and 10.2 rebounds in 654 NBA games (561 starts).
Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins was suspended by a Puerto Rico basketball league and had his contract rescinded after igniting a brawl.
The Baloncesto Superior Nacional League also fined Cousins $US4250 ($A6530), and he could be subject to another fine of $5570 ($A8560), according to the league.
The incident occurred on Monday when Cousins was playing on the road for the Guaynabo Mets.
"As an organisation, we strongly condemn any form of violence or provocation, whether on or off the field. Safety, respect and sportsmanship are non-negotiable values for this franchise," the Mets said in a news release.
The situation began with Cousins exchanging words with a fan, before he grabbed his crotch while walking towards the courtside seats. Cousins then grabbed the fan's arm as things quickly escalated.
Teammates tried to pull Cousins away and other fans began to hurl insults at the American. After being ejected, Cousins was doused by liquids as he left the floor. Security tackled him at one point to hold him back from trying to get into the stands.
Cousins, 34, was averaging 18.2 points and 9.0 rebounds while playing in the top pro basketball league in Puerto Rico for the second time. He also played in the league in 2023.
He hasn't played in the NBA since the 2021-22 season.
Cousins was a four-time All-Star in 11 seasons, but his career was derailed by two major injuries.
In January 2018, he sustained an achilles tendon injury while playing with the New Orleans Pelicans.
After returning to play 30 games for the Golden State Warriors the following season, he tore the ACL in his left knee in August 2019 as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and missed the entire season.
Cousins played for seven NBA teams, his longest tenure with the Sacramento Kings from 2010-17.
He finished third in Rookie of the Year balloting in 2011 after being the fifth overall pick out of Kentucky.
Overall, Cousins averaged 19.6 points and 10.2 rebounds in 654 NBA games (561 starts).
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