Newman Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Kings rookie forward DeMarcus Cousins was removed from team plane bound for Phoenix after an altercation with teammate Donte Greene, according to two sources close to the organization. The incident, which was first reported by FanHouse, immediately followed a loss to Oklahoma City on Saturday night. Cousins, who had overcome early-season struggles of the performance and personality variety recently, is expected to be suspended for at least one game. Kings basketball president Geoff Petrie did not immediately return a call for comment. According to the sources, Cousins (whose postgame interview can be seen here) was furious at the last play in which Tyreke Evans missed a three-pointer in the final seconds of regulation that would have won the game. Cousins, who had been calling for the ball in the post in the final possession, watched angrily as Greene inbounded the ball to Evans for the final shot. After the buzzer, he ran the length of the court to catch up to Evans and Greene and was letting his opinions be known as he blew by them to enter the locker room. According to the sources, Greene and Cousins began exchanging words inside the locker room. The situation then escalated, with both players taking swings at each other before they were separated. Article link Postgame interview link: http://www.news10.net/video/default.aspx?bctid=788059186001 Just when he is kicking into gear with his play. He is going to be suspended, again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Cousins could probably beat anyone in a fight, probably even NFL players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Swish* Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 As I already said, it was a bad idea giving it to Tyreke for three for the game winner. Shooting a mid range or a lay-up is far more effective than a fade away three point shooter. So Demarcus Cousins was right and I think it was good to fight BUT Donte Greene shouldn't get in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Has there ever been a more immature player in the NBA? This kid honestly cannot control himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AboveLegit Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 If the Kings get a chance to draft Perry Jones or even Sullinger, I think Cousins could be on his way out. When is enough going to be enough? This has been an ongoing problem for him, and it could keep him away from reaching his true potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Bomba Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Cousins needs a player's coach like Calipari. He really wasn't in the news THAT often his freshman year at Kentucky. So much talent is being put to waste right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Billionaire Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Gregg Popovich, Paul Silas, Stan Van Gundy, Alvin Gentry, Nate McMillan, and probably Tyrone Corbin can give this kid tough love he needs. Not the "cool" coaches like Westphal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moeroadkill Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Gregg Popovich, Paul Silas, Stan Van Gundy, Alvin Gentry, Nate McMillan, and probably Tyrone Corbin can give this kid tough love he needs. Not the "cool" coaches like Westphal. and he needs to be around some vets, like kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 and he needs to be around some vets, like kg I agree, apparently his mentor right now is Francisco Garcia, who I would understand would be hard for Cousins to listen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Gregg Popovich, Paul Silas, Stan Van Gundy, Alvin Gentry, Nate McMillan, and probably Tyrone Corbin can give this kid tough love he needs. Not the "cool" coaches like Westphal. Its the exact opposite actually. He needs a guy like Calipari to be successful. Cousins' production is pretty remarkable considering he's only getting 28 MPG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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