Cleveland (USA), Nov 15 (EFE) .- Cavaliers guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested this Sunday on charges of illegal possession of weapons that were found in his car.
The Cleveland team announced that it has communicated and follows with priority the situation of its player.
Porter Jr., chosen in the first round of the 2019 college lottery, faces charges of illegally possessing firearms in a vehicle, according to Mahoning County, Ohio, sheriff’s records.
The Cavaliers player was released on a $ 4,000 bond that he enforced.
In a statement, the Cavaliers reported that they were aware of everything that happened in relation to the arrest of Porter Jr.
“We are aware of the situation involving Kevin Porter Jr. and are in the process of gathering information. We have spoken with Kevin and will continue to address this matter privately with him as the legal process related to his case evolves,” he said. the official statement.
The contribution of Porter Jr., 20, became one of the few positive things the team had during the past season.
The Cavaliers, who changed coaches during the All-Star break when the season resumed in the Orlando bubble after the hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic, could not be among the 22 teams that fought for a spot in the playoffs.
Porter Jr., selected with number 30 in the first round, averaged 10 points; 3.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 50 games he played.
