Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Michael Beasley was arrested early Sunday morning at 5:12 a.m. He was arrested for possession of marijuana at Manhattan Regional Airport in Kansas.
According to Riley County Police Department director Brian Peete, the 36-year-old was found carrying just under six grams of marijuana while attempting to board a plane.
Michael Beasley is the first name in today's arrest report from the Riley County Police Department.
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The former Kansas State basketball player was arrested for marijuana possession at 5:12 a.m. this morning at MHK Regional Airport.
The arrest came shortly after the former Kansas State basketball player was seen courtside at Kansas State’s victory over Kansas. He was spotted celebrating with fans as his former Kansas State Wildcats secured their fifth consecutive win. The sight of the former college star in attendance had thrilled Wildcats supporters. Hence, it has made the news of his arrest all the more surprising.
Following his arrest, Beasley was released on a $750 bond. While this incident marks another legal setback for the former NBA player, it is not his first encounter with the law. In 2013, while playing for the Phoenix Suns, he was arrested for a similar charge in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Michael Beasley’s NBA Career Highlights
Beasley started his NBA career after the Miami Heat selected him in the 2008 NBA Draft as the second overall pick. He played for several teams, including the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and New York Knicks.
Beasley’s most recent NBA appearance was with the Lakers during the 2018-19 season, when he played a reserve role alongside LeBron James. In his last season, the former Lakers star averaged 7.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game. In his 11-season career, Beasley averaged 12.4 points and 4.7 rebounds.
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The Brooklyn Nets signed him in 2020, but before he could play a single game, he tested positive for COVID-19. It led to the cancellation of his contract. Following his time in the NBA, the 36-year-old forward also had a stint with the Shanghai Sharks in the Chinese Basketball Association.
