Nets & # 39; Angelo Russell cited for possession of marijuana

Angelo Russell, the guardian of the All-Star Brooklyn Nets, was quoted Wednesday night at a New York airport for possession of marijuana, said a spokesman for the New York Port Authority. / New Jersey to USA TODAY Sports.

Russell, who was flying from LaGuardia Airport to Louisville International Airport, was questioned by police after a routine search conducted by TSA employees who identified what appeared at first sight to be a Arizona iced tea can in a checked bag. said USA TODAY Sports. After further inspection, the can had a hidden compartment where marijuana was found.

Russell has received a summons to appear in court for possession of marijuana of less than 50 grams, according to the spokesman for the port authority. The quote received by Russell is a violation of New York law and is punishable by a fine of $ 100 or less.

Anonymity was granted to the spokesperson of the Port Authority, who did not provide more details, and to the person who provided the information about the incident, as they were not allowed to talk about the incident because it had not been made public.

An NBA player would be forced to sign up for the league's marijuana program if he had been "found guilty (including a plea of ​​guilty, no challenge or dissent"). 39, no challenge), use or possession of marijuana in violation of the law ", according to the collective agreement in force. There is no suspension until the third violation of the marijuana policy.

Russell, 23, is a former Los Angeles Lakers first-round player. He has played in the last two seasons with the Nets and has averaged 21.1 points per game and 7.0 assists per game this season, when he won his first selection of the stars. Russell will be a restricted free agent this summer.

Russell posted a photo of Louisville on his Official Instagram account Wednesday night.

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