Regret it! Cousins apologizes to Puerto Rican fans that his contract was terminated by the team and he is currently out of work

On June 13, Beijing time, former NBA star Cousins updated his IG dynamics, he wrote: "I want to apologize to Puerto Rican fans for my actions, I have a lot of love and respect for this island." ”

Previously, Cousins clashed with fans during a Puerto Rican league match. At that time, Cousins first argued with a fan on the sidelines, and then made an obscene gesture of touching his lower body, and it was this provocative gesture that angered the fan on the sidelines, who went directly to Cousins with his middle finger, and Cousins then responded with his middle finger and wanted to go up and punch the fan, but fortunately, his teammates arrived in time to stop the two, and the conflict did not further ferment.

As Cousins returned to the locker room, fans continued to boo and a few fans poured drinks at Cousins, who became emotional but was held back by multiple staff members.

The Puerto Rico league has officially announced the penalty results, and Cousins has been suspended until the end of the season. Cousins was fined $4,250 and may face an additional $5,750 in fines. ESPN reports that Cousins' team, the Mets, has also terminated his contract.

In a statement, the Metropolitans said that as a professional team, we strongly condemn any form of violence or provocation – whether it occurs on or off the field. Safety, respect and sportsmanship are core values that cannot be compromised at our club. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincerest apologies to the fans in attendance, to all members of the BSN League (Puerto Rico Basketball League), and to all those who support professional basketball. Cousins has shown behavior that is completely contrary to the team's values and identity, and we have nothing to do with his behavior.

Cousins has always had a bad temper and had a falling out with his coaching teammates when he was in the NBA. Cousins last played in the NBA in the 2021-22 season, when he played for the Nuggets, playing in 31 regular season games, averaging 8.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. Cousins has played overseas for the past few seasons and is now out of his contract.