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DALLAS -- Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins claims his below-the-belt shot on Dallas Mavericks guard O.J. Mayo was an accident.
Mayo doesn't believe that one bit, saying that Cousins has a "big maturity problem" and "mental issues." Mayo also requested that the NBA office review the tape of the incident.
Mayo and Cousins were called for double technical fouls after a confrontation with 3:25 remaining in the second quarter of the Mavs' 119-96 win Monday night over the Kings. Mayo was irate after Cousins hit him in the groin area with a fist during the previous possession.
"It wasn't intentional, but there was a lot of trash talk," said Cousins, who had been fighting Mayo for position when he delivered the no-look blow behind him.
"That guy has some mental issues, man," Mayo said. "He's a talented player. He has an opportunity to be the face of that organization, but I don't think he wants it. ...
"He's immature, man. Big maturity problem. Hopefully, he'll grow up out of it and become great. He definitely has the talent to."
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About ready to give up on Cousins, I'm always taking up for him but he's a lost cause. The Ndamukong Suh of the NBA.