Deandre Ayton
Detained By Cops At Bahamas Airport
… Searched For Weed, Launched, Not Charged
Revealed
Los Angeles Lakers star Deandre Ayton was quickly detained at a Bahamas airport as authorities searched his posessions for marijuana, however was ultimately launched after the search got here up empty, TMZ Sports activities has discovered.
The Central Division of the Royal Bahamas Police Power informed us Ayton — a local of the Bahamas — was searched on the Lyden Pindling Worldwide Airport after he was allegedly noticed smoking weed on the premises.
However when reached by cellphone Tuesday night, his legal professional, Devard Francispainted a unique image.
Francis tells us his shopper was briefly held by authorities who searched his bag for weed. After, DA was launched, and no costs have been filed. Francis stated Ayton is on his means again to L.A. to rejoin the Lakers as they get able to kick off the second half of the NBA season.
Ayton is a former No. 1 choose within the 2018 NBA Draft and performed for the Suns, Blazers, and is at present the beginning huge man for the Lakers.
The 7-foot heart is averaging 13.2 factors and eight.5 rebounds per recreation this season.