DeMarcus Cousins tees off on reporter who pissed off Rockets’ Kevin Durant with ‘dumba** question’
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DeMarcus Cousins came to Kevin Durant’s defense after the Houston Rockets star pushed back against a reporter’s question following their 109-93 win over the Boston Celtics. The former NBA center criticized the media member for focusing on Durant’s individual production instead of recognizing how his performance helped the team succeed.
In a clip shared by NBA Courtside on X, Cousins questioned the reporter’s understanding of basketball, arguing that Durant did exactly what the situation required of him. He particularly took issue with the decision to question Durant’s low shot attempts despite Houston securing a convincing victory.
Demarcus Cousins says it goes to show with that question the reporter asked Kevin Durant, the people that talk about the game and ask the questions don’t understand basketball:
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“For you to ask that dumb a** question after a win with in your question you say, “Oh, well they were… https://t.co/TMqPA0hrvopic.twitter.com/OzdTlEItQz
— NBA Courtside (@NBA__Courtside) November 3, 2026
Cousins explained that drawing defensive attention and creating opportunities for teammates are important parts of the game, even when they do not show up prominently in the box score.
“For you to ask that dumbass question after a win… he did exactly what the f*** he was supposed to do,” Cousins said. He added that Durant served as a decoy and distraction, allowing his teammates to capitalize offensively as the Rockets continue improving and establish themselves among the league’s stronger teams this season.
Durant finished with just 12 points on eight field goal attempts in Houston’s victory over Boston. When asked about his limited opportunities, the four-time scoring champion questioned why the reporter was singling him out after a team win.
The Rockets star also pointed to Jabari Smith Jr.’s scoring difference between games, emphasizing that individual statistics should not overshadow the team’s overall performance.
Cousins’ comments echoed Durant’s frustration, highlighting how players can contribute without necessarily leading the box score. For the former center, Durant’s willingness to prioritize winning over personal numbers was precisely what the reporter failed to recognize.
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