DeMarcus Cousins And Ex Slammed For Dangerous Parenting
The DeMarcus Cousins saga seems prefer it’s going to get rather a lot worse for all events concerned.
TMZ launched an audio recording on Tuesday (August 27) of an alleged dialog between the Lakers’ huge man and his ex-girlfriend Christy West. In accordance with West, Cousins requested if their son might attend his Atlanta wedding ceremony.
The male voice on the recording, recognized as Cousins by West, stated: “I’m gonna ask you this yet one more time earlier than I take it to a different degree. Can I’ve my son right here, please?”
West refused the request and the person replied, “I’m gonna make sure that I put a bullet by your f—ing head.”
For the reason that audio surfaced the NBA has begun an investigation. Spokesman Mike Bass stated: “We’re conscious of the report relating to DeMarcus Cousins and are investigating the allegations.”
The Lakers are additionally conscious of the allegations and conducting their very own investigation. Cousins might face self-discipline from the league and his workforce. A Lakers’ assertion learn:
“We’re conscious of the allegation involving DeMarcus Cousins and, in fact, take this declare severely. We’re within the technique of gathering data and can reserve additional remark presently.”
West is in search of a restraining order in opposition to Cousins, noting he beforehand threatened and choked her.
Home violence is a critical problem, and given the NFL’s missteps with their gamers, Commissioner Adam Silver wants to verify he’s doing the appropriate factor with this investigation.
Proper or improper, within the period and local weather we stay in, the court docket of public opinion performs such a crucial function in how leagues react and mete out punishment.
It has solely been just a little over 24 hours, however the reactions on social media (which may typically be a wicked cesspool) are blended, faulting each Cousins and West. In fact, their 7-year-old son has a entrance row seat to this critical trauma.
