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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Who is DeMarcus Cousins? The Ex-NBA star in viral fight after fans pelt him with drinks
Know about DeMarcus Cousins: He is a former NBA All-Star, is in the news again, this time for a violent altercation that happened in Puerto Rico. After being dismissed from a furious game while playing for the Guaynabo Mets, Cousins was subjected to a barrage of food and beverages thrown by irate spectators. In the widely shared video, he is seen addressing the crowd with aggressive gestures and almost fighting before security steps in and restrains him. Discussions concerning player behavior, fan violence, and the fine line between passion and mayhem in professional sports have all been rekindled by this dramatic occurrence. The basketball community is debating if this is another dramatic point in Cousins' journey or a worrying indication that sports are veering into animosity as the video goes viral online. Who is DeMarcus Cousins? Cousins, who was born in Mobile, Alabama, on August 13, 1990, created a name for himself at the University of Kentucky before the Sacramento Kings selected him fifth overall in the 2010 NBA Draft. He averaged 19.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game throughout eleven NBA seasons, earning him two All-NBA Second Team choices and four All-Star appearances. Cousins helped redefine the "modern center" with his exceptional post-scoring ability, rebounding prowess, and unexpected competence around the perimeter. He continues to play basketball internationally, now competing in the Puerto Rican BSN league, despite suffering severe injuries in recent years. DeMarcus Cousins education qualifications In Mobile, Alabama, cousins went to LeFlore Magnet High School. In 2009, he participated in the McDonald's All-American Boys Game and finished with 14 points and 8 rebounds, earning him a spot on the first-team Parade All-American. Cousins also participated in the Jordan Brand Classic at Madison Square Garden, where he scored 10 points for the black team and the 2009 Nike Hoop Summit in Portland's Rose Garden. Despite losing to future college teammate Eric Bledsoe and Parker High School in the semifinals, he guided LeFlore to the Alabama class 6A Final Four. DeMarcus Cousins family His brother Jaleel was a basketball player at the University of South Florida. His son, Amir, was born in 2012. He wed his girlfriend, Morgan Lang, in August 2019. DeMarcus Cousins career American basketball player DeMarcus Cousins is well-known for his commanding presence as a center. The Sacramento Kings selected him fifth overall in the 2010 NBA Draft, and he immediately became famous for his excellent scoring, grabbing of rebounds, and intensity on the court. He was one of the best big players in the NBA and a multiple-time All-Star during his tenure with the Kings. After being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2017, Cousins and Anthony Davis became a potent tandem, but a horrific Achilles injury ended his momentum. After he battled several serious ailments during brief stints with the Warriors, Lakers, Rockets, Clippers, Bucks, and Nuggets. In recent years, Cousins has played abroad in Taiwan and Puerto Rico, demonstrating his love for the game despite obstacles. DeMarcus Cousins's recent viral video Y el #MotinAlert de hoy para nuestro pana Boogie This week, a furious altercation in Puerto Rico's professional basketball league infuriated NBA journeyman DeMarcus Cousins. After being ejected from a game against Vaqueros de Bayamon on Monday, Cousins—currently with the Guaynabo Mets—seemed to agitate some of the spectators as he exited the court. When a group of fans near the tunnel entrance began hurling their beverages toward Cousins as he was ready to enter, the scene became heated. When cousins attempted to attack the fans, security stopped them. It took a few seconds for the security guys to push him back and successfully guide him down the tunnel. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
New York Times
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- New York Times
Alijah Arenas out of hospital less than 1 week after car crash, family says
Alijah Arenas is out of the hospital less than a week after he was hospitalized following a serious car crash, his family shared in a statement to ESPN on Wednesday. 'While his journey to full recovery is just beginning, his spirit remains strong, and he is surrounded by love and support,' Arenas' family said. Advertisement The family said Arenas, a five-star basketball recruit and University of Southern California commit, will remain 'under close watch' as he recuperates at home. The crash occurred just before 5 a.m. PT on April 24, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Arenas was driving his Tesla Cybertruck when it struck a fire hydrant and a tree on his way home from the gym. Arenas' family said a pair of bystanders had to break a cracked window to rescue him. He arrived at the hospital in serious condition, and doctors decided to place Arenas into an induced coma due to smoke inhalation. By the next day, Arenas was conscious and able to write notes, but remained on a ventilator, his family said. Josiah Johnson, the co-host of Arenas' father's YouTube show, announced on behalf of the family Monday that Arenas was walking and talking again. Additionally, he said Arenas suffered no major injuries in the crash. The 18-year-old Arenas is the son of three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas and reality television personality Laura Goven. 247Sports ranked him as the top high school shooting guard in the country and named him the No. 10 overall recruit in the class of 2025. Arenas averaged 30.9 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game during his time at Chatsworth High School outside Los Angeles. He scored 11 points during the McDonald's All-American Boys Game in early April.
USA Today
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
USC recruit Alijah Arenas avoids major injuries, is walking and talking after car crash
USC recruit Alijah Arenas avoids major injuries, is walking and talking after car crash Show Caption Hide Caption Best first-round NBA playoff matchups The For The Hoops crew discuss the most exciting first-round NBA playoff series, including Lakers vs. Timberwolves and Rockets vs. Warriors. Five-star high school basketball recruit Alijah Arenas is expected to be released from the hospital soon as he avoided major injuries. following the single-car crash he was involved in last week. The update on the son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas came during the elder Arenas' show "Gil's Arena" on Monday. Arenas was not present for the episode but co-host Josiah Johnson provided an update after speaking to Gilbert Arenas. "Happy to announce that Alijah is doing much better," Josiah Johnson, one of the hosts of "Gil's Arena," said during the show Monday. "Alijah's doing better, walking, talking, progressing very well, should be released from the hospital very soon. No major injuries as a result of the car accident." Johnson said Arenas, 18, was driving back from the gym Thursday morning in the Los Angeles suburb of Reseda when he lost control of his vehicle. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a Tesla Cybertruck driven by an 18-year-old driver crashed into a tree and a fire hydrant at 4:55 a.m. The truck caught on fire as heavy smoke came out of it. Arenas was transported to a local hospital in serious condition following the crash and was placed into an induced coma. Arenas' family shared an update on Friday that he was out of the induced coma and although he remained intubated, he was able to open his eyes and write on a piece of paper. A guard from Chatsworth High School in Southern California, Arenas is the 10th ranked overall player in the 2025 recruiting class, according to 247Sports. Arenas committed to Southern California over offers from Alabama, Kansas, Kentucky and Arizona, among other schools. He played in the 2025 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. He scored 11 points in the contest as he was part of the West team that defeated the East team 105-92.
New York Times
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- New York Times
USC commit Alijah Arenas ‘walking, talking, progressing very well' after crash, coma
Alijah Arenas continues to recover from a serious car crash Thursday that temporarily left him in a medically induced coma. Arenas, a five-star recruit committed to the University of Southern California, is the son of three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas and reality television personality Laura Goven. Advertisement While Gilbert Arenas was not present for the latest episode of his YouTube talk show 'Gil's Arena' on Monday, the show's first since the incident, Josiah Johnson, the show's co-host and executive producer, shared an update on Alijah's condition after speaking with his father. 'Happy to announce that Alijah's doing much better,' Johnson said. 'Walking, talking, progressing very well, should be released from the hospital very soon. No major injuries as a result of the car accident.' According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, Arenas, 18, was driving his Tesla Cybertruck when he hit a fire hydrant and a tree just before 5 a.m. PT on Thursday. The vehicle caught fire after the collision, and bystanders had to pull Arenas from the car because he was trapped inside. First responders took Arenas to the hospital in serious condition and placed him into a medically induced coma, a step Johnson said was a 'precautionary measure due to smoke inhalation.' The Arenas family announced Friday morning that Alijah was conscious again, though on a ventilator, and able to communicate by writing notes. No one else was injured in the crash, according to police. Johnson said Arenas was driving home from an early morning workout when he lost control of the Cybertruck. He did not give any other details on what led to the crash. A 6-foot-6, 195-pound shooting guard from Chatsworth High School outside Los Angeles, Arenas is the No. 10 overall recruit in the class of 2025, according to 247Sports. The outlet ranks him as the country's top player at his position. Arenas averaged 30.9 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game in high school and committed to USC in January. He played for the West in the 2025 McDonald's All-American Boys Game, scoring 11 points in the 105-92 win in early April. 'Please keep him, his teammates and friends and the entire Arenas family in your prayers,' USC coach Eric Musselman said following the crash.
USA Today
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
5-star USC recruit Alijah Arenas, Gilbert's son, in induced coma after car crash: Report
5-star USC recruit Alijah Arenas, Gilbert's son, in induced coma after car crash: Report Show Caption Hide Caption Duke, Auburn, Houston players talk NCAA age limit before Final Four Men's Final Four players weigh in on if college basketball should have an age limit Five-star high school basketball recruit and Southern California commit Alijah Arenas was involved in a "serious" car crash early Thursday morning and has been hospitalized and placed into an induced coma, ESPN reported. Arenas is the son of former NBA player and three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas. A guard at Chatsworth High School in Southern California, Arenas is a five-star recruit and the 10th ranked overall player in the 2025 recruiting class, according to 247Sports. Arenas comitted to the Trojans over offers from Alabama, Kansas, Kentucky and Arizona, among other schools. Arenas played in the 2025 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. He had 11 points in the contest as he was part of the West team that defeated the East team, 105-92. Details of the accident are not yet known and USA TODAY Sports has reached out to USC for comment. This story will be updated.
