Former NBA guard Iman Shumpert was arrested on a drug charge after authorities found cannabis in his bag at the Dallas/Fort Worth airport over the weekend.
According to the police reportofficers responded to a possible drug violation call later TSA screeners found a plastic bag full of a “green leafy substance” in Shumpert’s purse, which he admitted was weed.
TMZ Sports reported police said Shumpert was in possession of 6.12 ounces of cannabis.
Although medical marijuana is legal in Texas, the TSA has jurisdiction over airports and air travel and is required to report all finds of illicit drugs to authorities.
The charge is classified as a “state jail felony,” meaning Shumpert could face up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine, if convicted.
The authorities also claim that Shumpert had a Glock magazine and 14 9mm rounds in his purse even though he did not have the gun in his possession.
Shumpert’s brilliant NBA career
The 2016 NBA champion, who last played for the Brooklyn Nets in 2020-21, has also played for the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets during his decade-long career. While with the Knicks, with whom he played from 2011 to 2015, Shumpert averaged 7.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists.
Shumpert has since won season 30 of “Dancing With The Stars.”
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