NEW ORLEANS >> The night put DeMarcus Cousins in a foul mood, but it had nothing to do with playing only 2 minutes of the 2017 NBA All-Star game in the West’s 192-182 victory over East on Sunday at Smoothie King Center.
While West coach Steve Kerr accommodated Cousin’s request for limited playing because he was “banged up,” Cousins felt battered amid talks that resulted in an eventual trade to the New Orleans Pelicans.
“Give me a break,” Cousins said before the trade happened. “I just need one All-Star where it’s all All-Star questions. This is my third one and there’s always been something.