Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsFriday, June 19, 2026

DeMarcus Cousins scared the living daylights out of Jonas Valanciunas

DeMarcus Cousins didn’t fight Jonas Valanciunas for elbowing him in the throat, but for a millisecond there, it looked like Boogie might be about to get down.

This stopped before anything bad happened, but, DAMN, for that split-second where Cousins reared up, it seemed as if this could turn into a brawl ugly enough to spark a permanent rift in United States-Lithuania foreign relations.

His reaction was very much provoked, as Valanciunas elbowed him super-hard in the throat:

But because Cousins’ reaction was all the refs saw, he’s the one who ended up with the technical foul. We should also give some credit to Rudy Gay, who went over after the play to tell his former Raptors’ teammate Valanciunas to relax.

See More:

More in Lookit

Lookit
The 2023 cheese rolling champion face-planted, got a concussion, and regrets nothingThe 2023 cheese rolling champion face-planted, got a concussion, and regrets nothing
Lookit

Cheese rolling remains the stupidest, most dangerous sport in the world.

By James Dator
Lookit
There’s a ‘Mighty Ducks’ reboot TV show, and Emilio Estevez is backThere’s a ‘Mighty Ducks’ reboot TV show, and Emilio Estevez is back
Lookit
19 of the most absurd sports photos of the decade19 of the most absurd sports photos of the decade
Lookit

So many memes and funny sports moments to choose from!

By SB Nation Staff
Lookit
The history of the Turkey Leg Award, Thanksgiving’s best traditionThe history of the Turkey Leg Award, Thanksgiving’s best tradition
Lookit

Praise John Madden.

By Jessica Smetana
Lookit
17 sports Halloween costumes ideas for 201917 sports Halloween costumes ideas for 2019
Lookit

Your friends will be saying: “I wish I’d thought of that!”

By SB Nation Staff
Lookit
The ‘Bottle Cap Challenge’ is the newest sport for celebrities, and I’m here for itThe ‘Bottle Cap Challenge’ is the newest sport for celebrities, and I’m here for it
Lookit

Who knew John Mayer had kicking skills?

By James Dator