Atlanta Hawks reserve forward Mike Scott has recently been arrested due to drug charges. Scott is just the latest member of the Hawks to have an issue with the police. Former Hawks big man Pero Antic and wingman Thabo Sefolosha had an incident with the police during the regular season, an issue which led to Thabo suffering a serious injury. Scott, a 2012 second round pick by the Hawks, was with his brother when he was arrested early Thursday.
Following from Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Hawks forward Mike Scott faces felony drug charges after he was arrested in Banks County on Thursday morning.
Scott, who just completed his third season with the Hawks, was arrested along with his brother, Antonn Imhotep Scott, for possession of marijuana and MDMA, known as Molly.
According to a report from the Banks County Sheriff’s office, deputies attempted to stop a Chevrolet Tahoe on Interstate 85 driven by Antonn Scott for following too closely to other vehicles at 9 a.m.
The vehicle failed to yield to police and reached a speed of up to 98 mph.
The vehicle traveled for two miles before finally stopping for police. The deputies found over an ounce of marijuana and 10.9 grams of MDMA.
The two were arrested and taken to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center. Mike Scott, 27, of Smyrna, was charged with felony possession of marijuana and possession of Schedule I drug.
Scott appeared in 68 games last season and averaged 7.8 points and 2.9 rebounds in 16.5 minutes. He just re-signed with the Hawks for three seasons last year and he’s scheduled to make $3.3 million next season and the Hawks have a $3.3 million team option for the 2016-17 season.
Chris Vivlamore adds that Scott has bonded out of jail and has a court date pending.
Hawks player Mike Scott bonded out following his arrest on felony drug charges in Banks County, according to a Sheriff’s Department spokesperson. A court date is pending. It could take several days for the case to be put on a court calendar, according to the Banks County Superior Court Clerk’s office.
Scott had a bond of $8,100 after being arrested and charged with felony possession of marijuana and possession of Schedule I drug (MDMA known as Molly) Thursday morning. His brother, Antonn Scott, posted a bond of $9,300 after he was arrested and charged with with fleeing and attempting to elude law enforcement officers, following too closely, felony possession of marijuana and possession of Schedule I drug.
