Ex-NBA star DeMarcus Cousins brawls with fans after ejection
Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins was embroiled in a shocking courtside brawl with fans in Puerto Rico, captured on video after being ejected from a game. The volatile incident saw Cousins exchanging expletives and gestures with spectators, culminating in him swinging punches amidst thrown drinks before being escorted away by security.
Dramatic footage has emerged from Puerto Rico showing four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins engaged in a heated altercation with fans, ultimately requiring security to intervene and drag him away from the court. The incident unfolded on Monday night during a game where Cousins, who has been out of the NBA for three years, was playing for Mets de Guaynabo against Bayamon.
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The confrontation escalated when a fan reportedly began swearing and making obscene gestures towards Cousins. Videos captured from multiple angles show the 34-year-old former NBA star responding by grabbing his crotch and confronting the individual. Cousins then made physical contact with the fan before being pulled away by a teammate as tensions flared.
DEMARCUS COUSINS SNAPS ON FANS IN PUERTO RICO!😡🚨
— MARCA in English 🇺🇸 (@MARCAinENGLISH) June 10, 2025
The former NBA star was ejected after getting into a heated exchange with fans in the stands and nearly throwing punches during a game in Puerto Rico!💥😱#DeMarcusCousins #PuertoRico #BasketballDrama #NBANews pic.twitter.com/W4wD7t7Q6U
A second fan then became involved, prompting teammates to drag Cousins to another side of the court, where he was reportedly ejected from the game. However, the chaos continued. A new angle reveals a more intense second incident where fans appeared to throw various drinks at Cousins. This barrage seemingly caused the former first-round draft pick to snap, initially responding with middle fingers before the thrown liquids provoked him to swing punches at those nearby.
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Security personnel attempted to intervene, bundling Cousins to the ground in a frantic effort to de-escalate the situation. Despite their efforts, Cousins quickly regained his footing, only to be met with more thrown drinks, further enraging the veteran basketball player. He was eventually pulled down the tunnel and away from the agitated crowd.
The 6-foot-10 center enjoyed a 12-year NBA career, beginning with the Sacramento Kings, followed by stints with the New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Denver Nuggets. In the past three years, Cousins has played internationally in Taiwan and currently competes in Puerto Rico's Baloncesto Superior Nacional league.
