NBA veteran Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested recently at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Based on the arrest records, the former Boston Celtics star was held on the charges of writing a check with insufficient funds in Broward County. Marcus Morris Sr.’s twin brother, Markieff, and his agent reacted to the news and even posted an angry statement on X, claiming the NBA star was framed.
Marcus Morris Sr’s twin brother Markieff, claims the NBA star has been targeted
Reportedly, Marcus Morris Sr. was taken into custody for writing a check with insufficient funds. Hours later, Morris Sr.’s twin brother, Markieff, took to X and reacted to his brother’s arrest in Florida. He not only blasted the airport authority but also promised to come up with the real picture behind the entire incident. He posted, “The wording is crazy. Damn for that amount of money they’ll embarrass you in the airport with your family,’ the post read. ‘They could have came to the crib for all that.”The post further mentioned-“When y’all hear the real story on this s**t man. All I can say is Lesson learned. Bro will tell y’all tomorrow. This weird shit gave me a headache. Can’t stop nothin!”NBA veteran Marcus Morris Sr.’s arrest made headlines across the basketball fraternity. As reported by the Daily Mail, Morris Sr. was arrested recently at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida on the charge of fraud.
Marcus Morris Sr.’s agent Yony Noy reacted to his arrest news
Houston Rockets’ alum Marcus Morris Sr.’s arrest has raised eyebrows in the NBA world. His agent, Yony Noy, even reacted to the unfortunate news and called it totally insane. Noy took to X and blasted the authorities in charge of the arrest. His post mentioned—‘Just so everyone understands this is zero fraud here or whatever crap outlets have said regarding fake checks or whatever the hell. This is due to an outstanding marker with a casino. Apparently if you have over $1,200, they can issue a warrant for your arrest. Absolute insanity!’According to Noy, the arrest was framed from the casino’s angle. Agent Yony Noy represents both Marcus Morris Sr. and Markieff Morris. Based on a report by the Daily Mail, the casino in question is located in Las Vegas. According to law firms, an unpaid marker is qualified as the equivalent of writing bad checks in Nevada. When someone fails to pay a marker, they are listed under a Class D felony and are imposed with an imprisonment duration of up to four years and a penalty charge.Also Read: Stephen Curry’s wife Ayesha Curry melts hearts with her adorable message for Golden State Warriors star
FAQ’s
1. Marcus Morris Sr. plays for which NBA team?
Marcus Morris Sr. is a free agent currently. He was drafted by the Houston Rockets back in 2011 in the 14th overall position.
2. Why was Marcus Morris Sr. arrested?
Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested in Florida on the allegation of writing a bad check.
3. Does Marcus Morris Sr. have a twin brother?
Yes, Marcus Morris Sr.’s twin brother is Markieff Morris. The Morris brothers joined the NBA in 2011 when Marcus went to the Houston Rockets and Markieff went to the Phoenix Suns.