DeMarcus Cousins, confused as to why Jerry Colangelo labeled him as "immature," approached the USA Basketball chairman to discuss the matter.

"I asked him how I was being immature," related Cousins. "He said it was just his opinion. I told him I wasn't trying to get into any of that. I have respect for every veteran. At the end of the day I'm just trying to play hard. Everybody knows that, to even have a chance (to make final roster) we have to play harder than we normally do .... I'm just trying to end the camp on a positive (note)."

Colangelo appreciated Cousins' willingness to discuss the situation.

"He wanted an explanation," said Colangelo. "I was trying ... to be more encouraging than anything else. I told him, 'everything's cool.' We're fine."