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DeMarcus Cousins Wants 2-Minute ‘Fight Sessions’ During Games To Boost Ratings In The NBA

DeMarcus Cousins thinks introducing two-minute fight sessions to settle player and coaching disputes would be the right move for the NBA.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Nov 13, 2024
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DeMarcus Cousins was one of the toughest players in the NBA during his 11-year career in the league. The NBA has its fair share of tough guys who often run into trouble with officials for their hot temper, especially against players who wronged them. 

Instead of a scuffle that leads to a smattering of technical fouls, Cousins thinks it’d be better for the NBA to introduce a two-minute fight session for the players, as he revealed on Run It Back FDTV.

“If I was running things, I wouldn’t mind something like a 2-minute fighting session, something like that. Give the guys a few moments to get it off their chest and get back to the game. I think it’s entertaining and it’s great for sports, only the strong survive. I think it would be entertaining and it would definitely boost the ratings. I don’t know if today’s game is quite built for that.”

When asked about a coach he thinks people wouldn’t want to see in a situation like that because they’d be dangerous was Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone.

“Mike Malone. He’s known for putting hands on coaches, don’t get it twisted. He’s one of those guys who stand out for me. I know for a fact he’s a fighter.”

The idea for two-minute fight sessions in the NBA was floated by Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, who wants to import the tradition from ice hockey where players have a designated cage they can go to and fight after on-rink disputes. 

“The biggest thing that we rob people of, from an entertainment standpoint, is you can’t fight anymore. I wish you could bring back fighting. I just don’t get why some sports are allowed to clear the benches. We just have a ball. The other sport has one of the hardest surfaces and playing instruments in pucks and sticks and we’re not allowed to throw down a little bit?”

While this may seem like a ludicrous idea to many, Mazzulla’s comments have been supported by many. Some fans believe it would be an excellent way to inject toughness back into the sport while also boosting TV ratings, others feel like it would cheapen the on-court product greatly. 

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has already joked about how he would punch Rudy Gobert in the nose for $20 when he heard Mazzulla’s musings about this rule. Given Adams is reputed as one of the strongest players in the NBA, very few players would want to get into a two-minute fighting session with him.

This would go a long way in quelling those fans who believe the NBA has become too soft. But with the league’s stance on fouling not changing despite 20 years of escalating complaints, it’s not even remotely likely that they accept this suggestion.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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