{"id":2447598,"date":"2025-06-15T17:31:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T21:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-ex-nba-stars-contract-terminated-after-ugly-brawl-with-fans\/"},"modified":"2025-06-15T17:33:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T21:33:06","slug":"watch-ex-nba-stars-contract-terminated-after-ugly-brawl-with-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-ex-nba-stars-contract-terminated-after-ugly-brawl-with-fans\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: Ex-NBA Star&#8217;s Contract Terminated After Ugly Brawl with Fans"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-ex-nba-stars-contract-terminated-after-ugly-brawl-with-fans%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2447598&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>DeMarcus cousins, a former NBA All-Star known for his talent and temper, has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/medina-spirit-trainer-suspended-from-entering-horse-in-belmont-stakes-disqualifying-horse-from-triple-crown\/\" title=\"Medina Spirit Trainer Suspended From Entering Horse In Belmont Stakes, Disqualifying Horse From Triple Crown\">faced challenges<\/a> in his semi-retirement as he continues to play in lesser leagues. Recently, while playing in Puerto Rico&#8217;s Baloncesto Superior Nacional league, he was involved in an altercation with fans that led to his dismissal from the team, Mets. This incident included Cousins making obscene gestures and engaging in a brief scuffle with a heckler, which culminated in him being fined and suspended. Despite his past accolades, including a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-tebow-is-back-in-the-nfl-because-he-did-what-colin-kaepernick-refuses-to-do\/\" title=\"Tim Tebow Is Back In The NFL Because He Did What Colin Kaepernick Refuses To Do\">career average<\/a> of 19 points and 10 rebounds, Cousins&#8217; history of on-court controversies has raised concerns about his maturity and decision-making, ultimately affecting his career trajectory and team relationships. The Mets institution condemned his actions, emphasizing their commitment to safety and sportsmanship.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>He was a talented &mdash; but hotheaded &mdash; big man when he played in the NBA.<\/p>\n<p>And it doesn&rsquo;t appear that shifting to lesser competition in semi-retirement has softened or dulled four-time NBA All-Star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/arrest-warrant-issued-nba-star-demarcus-cousins-alleged-threat-put-bullet-ex-girlfriends-head\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeMarcus Cousins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The 34-year-old Cousins last played in the NBA in 2022, and has since taken his talents to lesser leagues, most recently the Puerto Rico professional circuit.<\/p>\n<p>Alas, that stint appears to be over after an ugly altercation with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/its-time-to-put-the-woke-tattletales-ruining-america-in-their-place\/\" title=\"Stop the woke tattletales ruining America.\">local fans<\/a> seems to have cost Cousins his deal with the Mets of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional league.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/demarcus-cousins-basketball-puerto-rico-6ba115cf04dd35b59d31bedb0e36a755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According<\/a> to the Associated Press, Cousins was fined, suspended, and had his contract terminated by the Mets after the incident in question, which took place during a game Monday.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); 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appeared to be at his wits&rsquo; end with a courtside heckler.<\/p>\n<p>In response, Cousins made an obscene gesture (he grabbed his genitals) and then waved his hand in front of the heckler&rsquo;s face.<\/p>\n<p>Cousins and the fan got into a brief brawl before the skirmish was broken up by bystanders and other players.<\/p>\n<p>While Cousins was being removed from the game and escorted to the back, jeering fans threw liquids on him, which incensed the basketball star.<\/p>\n<p>You can watch both incidents below:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>WARNING: The following video contains vulgar gestures that some viewers may find offensive<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">DeMarcus Cousins and a fan sitting courtside get into an altercation.<\/p>\n<p>What in the world&hellip; (via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LaGuerraBSN?\">@LaGuerraBSN<\/a>)<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TeBEugvrUq\">pic.twitter.com\/TeBEugvrUq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LegionHoops\/status\/1932268463453880512?\">June 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Here&rsquo;s close of DeMarcus Cousins going crazy when <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >fans threw beer<\/a> at him <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iOmtuWl8YX\">pic.twitter.com\/iOmtuWl8YX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Hoops (@HoopMixOnly) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoopMixOnly\/status\/1932276272815624435?\">June 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>While Cousins may have never achieved the ultimate goal in the NBA (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/2024-nba-finals-ratings-slump-hard-fans-need-true-villain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a championship<\/a>), there was no denying his talent.<\/p>\n<p>The gifted center averaged 19 points and 10 rebounds for his career, averages dragged down by his final few years in the league, when he was little more than a bench role player.<\/p>\n<p>Critics of Cousins have pointed to maturity issues as one reason he never hoisted a Larry O&rsquo;Brien, despite his obvious skill:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">DeMarcus Cousins (LAC) has been assessed a postgame technical foul upon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-finds-systemic-abuse-in-national-womens-soccer-league\/\" title=\"Report finds Systemic Abuse in National Women\u2019s Soccer League\">league review<\/a> for actions at the conclusion of the game on 6\/22\/21. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VrS2MU8ZS3\">pic.twitter.com\/VrS2MU8ZS3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NBA Official (@NBAOfficial) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBAOfficial\/status\/1407780633523503105?\">June 23, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">DeMarcus Cousins just got his league-leading 19th Technical. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2h3c9rm9L5\">pic.twitter.com\/2h3c9rm9L5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESPNNBA\/status\/842174887577980928?\">March 16, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Echoes of those historic criticisms could be heard in the Mets&rsquo; response to this latest incident.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As an organization, we strongly condemn any form of violence or provocation, whether on or off the field. 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