Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell found himself in hot water on Wednesday night. The 2019 NBA All-Star Game selection was cited at LaGuardia Airport in New York City for marijuana possession, according to USA TODAY Sports. According to the report, Russell was preparing to fly to his hometown of Louisville, Ky., when the marijuana was found.
A person getting cited for marijuana possession in 2019 isn’t going to lead to anything major — in terms of what could potentially happen, the report indicates this infraction “is punishable by a fine of $100 or less.”
It was revealed, however, that Russell tried to use a can of iced tea in his bag to stash it.
Per USA Today:
Russell, who was flying from LaGuardia Airport to Louisville International Airport, was questioned by police after a routine search by TSA workers flagged what at first glance appeared to be a can of Arizona Iced Tea in a checked bag, a person with knowledge of the incident told USA TODAY Sports. Upon further inspection, the can had a hidden compartment where marijuana was discovered.
Russell is slated to become a restricted free agent once this summer rolls around. He had a breakout campaign for the Nets this past year, averaging career highs in scoring (21.1 points per game) and distributing (seven assists per game) with Brooklyn.
