One of the top Wildcats from last season is back in the news today and helping to keep the questions flying about his maturity. DeMarcus Cousins was removed from the team plane, before the trip to Phoenix, after the rookie had an altercation with teammate Donte Greene. The troubles came after a missed last second shot by Tyreke Evans on Saturday which would have lifted the Kings past the Thunder.
[quote=fanhouse.com]According to the sources, Cousins 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 in-bounded 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.
Petrie, according to the sources, made the decision to remove Cousins from the plane and will decide on Sunday how to proceed. It was a decision that was not popular with at least one member of the team, as one of the sources said veteran swingman Francisco Garcia argued vehemently for Cousins to remain on the plane before relenting when he was told his fight was futile.[/quote]
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Since December 29, 2010, DeMarcus Cousins has averaged 17.3 points and 9 rebounds per game for the Kings. This production could be the reason Cousins thinks he should be given more consideration in last second game winning plays. Perhaps he’s right.
Get your own plane Boogie, we still support ya!
