NBA player Miles Bridges was allegedly booked for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon, TMZ reported.
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NBA player Miles Bridges was arrested over domestic violence
On the eve of the NBA free agency period, Hornets forward Miles Bridges’ was charged for reportedly injuring a woman.
Bridges turned himself into the Los Angeles Police Department about a physical dispute that happened on Tuesday.
Officials have mentioned that the 24-year-old basketball player supposedly got into an argument with a woman that gradually escalated to physical.
The media outlet said that the cops were called to the scene but Bridges fled before they arrived.
However, he went in the next day to turn himself into a local jail.
The report further mentioned that the woman required medical attention but the extent of her injuries remains unclear.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the 6’7″ player was charged with a felony with his bail set at $130,000 bail. He was released soon after.
More about Miles Bridges
Miles Emmanuel Bridges Sr. although recognized for his basketball ball skills is also a frequent rapper under the name RTB MB.
He was born on 21st March 1998 to Cynthia and Raymond Bridges in Flint, Michigan.
Bridges were raised in a basketball environment since his father was a two-time basketball state champion at Flint Northern High School.
He learned to play the game at the age of two with his father’s assistance.
Bridges spent his first four seasons with the Charlotte Hornets. However, he is set to become a restricted free agent once free agency begins.
His 2021-22 season ended when he threw a mouthpiece into the stands. However, it hit a girl who sustained injuries.
However, he issued an apology saying, ‘That’s out of character for me.’
Bridges attended Flint Southwestern Academy for his freshman year in high school before he moved on to Huntington Prep School for his sophomore, junior, and senior year.
The Michigan native went on to graduate from the Michigan State College in 2018. He played for their basketball team the Michigan State Spartans.
The 225 lb professional athlete was picked 12th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2018 NBA draft. He averaged 13.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game over the four seasons.
Bridges’ best season of his career is the 2021-22 season where he averaged 20.2 points, 7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists.
Source: TMZ