Overview

• The incident unfolded Monday in Bayamón when Cousins was tossed from the Guaynabo Mets’ 101-91 loss to Vaqueros de Bayamón after a courtside altercation.
• As he walked toward the tunnel, fans hurled beer, popcorn and other debris at the former All-Star, prompting him to lunge back toward the stands.
• A four-person security team intervened swiftly to restrain Cousins after a brief struggle and guide him to the locker room.
• Observers have drawn parallels to the 2004 “Malice at the Palace” and questioned how leagues should police both player reactions and spectator behavior.
• Baloncesto Superior Nacional officials have not commented on the melee or announced any disciplinary review, leaving the situation unresolved.