Veteran NBA player Nick Young was arrested in Hollywood late Friday night on an obstruction of justice charge after refusing to cooperate with police during a traffic stop, TMZ Sports reported.
Young, who played with the Golden State Warriors last season, was reportedly ordered to stand up against a wall and was handcuffed, according to TMZ.
According to Los Angeles County Sheriff Department records, Young was arrested at 11:55pm on a misdemeanor charge.
Young, who played with the Golden State Warriors last season, was reportedly ordered to stand up against a wall and was handcuffed
According to Los Angeles County Sheriff Department records, Young was arrested at 11:55pm on a misdemeanor charge
Police spokesperson Officer Mike Lopez said the 33-year-old didn’t obey the officers, became upset and caused a delay
Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson Officer Mike Lopez said that Young was arrested Friday for delaying an investigation.
In 2016, Young was cited by police officers in Hollywood for playing his music too loud in his vehicle
Lopez says Young didn’t obey the officers, became upset and caused a delay.
Footage taken by local artist and musician Trappy Smoov shows the moment the professional athlete was placed into custody on what appears to be the famous Sunset Strip.
Young, 33, was booked into jail at 2:19am on Saturday and released on $10,000 bail at 3:21am
A court date was set for September 19 in Los Angeles Municipal Court. Young is currently a free agent.
This isn’t the first time Young has had a run in with LAPD.
In 2016, Young was cited by police officers in Hollywood for playing his music too loud in his vehicle.
The 33-year-old later claimed one of the officers heckled him about the Lakers and their poor winning record.
The 11-year veteran averaged 7.3 points in 80 games as a reserve for Golden State’s championship team last season.
He has a career average of 11.4 points while playing in 716 games with the Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers and Warriors.
The 11-year veteran averaged 7.3 points in 80 games as a reserve for Golden State’s championship team last season