A few months ago, NBA star Ja Morant was suspended for appearing on two occasions displaying firearms through his social networks. The Memphis Grizzlies player ended up being suspended for 25 games of the next season.
A little over a month after the NBA issued this suspension for Morant, he is facing a new situation that involves players with firearms, this time it is Amir Coffey, guard of the Los Angeles Clippers, whom He was found this Tuesday in possession of a firearm.
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The incident occurred on the streets of Hollywood California at 2:00 am local time. Coffey was ticketed by the police for exceeding the speed limit and when checking the car, the basketball player had a weapon hidden in the vehicleHe also went with two other companions who possessed marijuana.
Coffey was taken to the district jail and posted $10,000 bail until his turn to testify before a judge on August 24 for the misdemeanor possession of a firearm and speeding.
According to information from ESPN The Clippers franchise reported that it is aware of the situation and will initiate investigations into the accusations against the 26-year-old player. “We are aware of the legal situation involving Amir Coffey and are investigating.“, pointed out the Californian franchise.
In the same way, it is very likely that the Clippers player face a fine or suspension by the NBA. As happened with Ja Morant, who in two suspensions already registered 33 suspension games last season.
Coffey will enter his fifth NBA season as the Clippers’ sixth-man regular. Of the 181 games in his career, the shooting guard accumulates an average of 5.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per match.
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2023-08-01 15:50:50
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