Former NBA center DeMarcus Cousins was caught in a fiery exchange with fans during a basketball game on Monday night in Puerto Rico. Cousins, currently a player for Mets de Guaynabo in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional league, was thrown out of the match against Vaqueros de Bayamon after a dispute with a courtside supporter.

Details regarding what triggered the confrontation remain unclear, but footage revealed the fan making lewd gestures towards Cousins. In retaliation, Cousins responded provocatively by grabbing his crotch and putting his hand near the fan’s face, which prompted team personnel and players to intervene.

In a different video angle, Cousins is seen leaving the court post-ejection while being taunted by fans nearby. Some of them allegedly threw drinks at him as he departed. He seemingly tried to redirect his attention back to the court in reaction to the crowd, but security restrained him.

It’s uncertain whether Cousins will encounter any punitive measures from the league regarding this incident.

“DeMarcus Cousins and this fan get into an altercation. 😳👀

(via @LaGuerraBSN)

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Cousins, 34, last played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season with the Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets. Following that, he has participated in international leagues in Taiwan, Mongolia, and now Puerto Rico.

Drafted fifth overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings, Cousins concluded his 11-year career with an average of 19.6 points and 10.2 rebounds. A four-time NBA All-Star, he also played for the New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Clippers. He has faced criticism for his temperament in the league, accruing numerous technical fouls. He previously received a one-game suspension in February 2014 for punching Patrick Beverley in the stomach during a game.