Ex-NBA star Ty Lawson went on an absolute social media tirade Thursday, just hours after reports hit the internet about his alleged shoplifting arrest in Castle Rock, Colorado. And man, he did not hold back. Lawson, who used to ball out for the Denver Nuggets, went straight for racism claims in his posts, calling the whole encounter “the wildest and more racist s,t I been thru.”
The $34 Bottle That Sparked a Firestorm
Turns out, the Castle Rock Police Department took Lawson into custody back on July 16. A liquor store worker reportedly accused the ex-guard of swiping a $34 bottle of Tito’s vodka while he was allegedly drunk. Lawson is now facing one charge of theft of less than $300, with a pretrial conference already on the books for next month. He really let loose on X, saying, “I’m not going to lie. Being black in America is tough… Being lied by a pasty face white woman wild… stay outta castle rock Colorado!!!!” Wow.
A “Nightmare” During Arrest, Says Report
But the story gets even wilder according to an exclusive report from Edward Lewis at the New York Post. Lewis claims Lawson was a “nightmare” during the arrest itself, allegedly screaming profanity at the officers. The arrest affidavit apparently states Lawson called the cop “b,h” repeatedly and a “white b,h” during the pre-booking process. He even “at times” kicked his cell’s glass wall and yelled “stop” repeatedly, the report said. Although, to his credit, the guy did eventually calm down and apologize for his behavior before being released. This isn’t even his first run-in with the law, having been arrested multiple times throughout his career since being drafted 18th overall by the Nuggets in 2009. What a turn of events for a player who logged eight full seasons in the NBA and overseas.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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