“Awful look for the kids and NBA”, “When you reach that stature you can become desensitized and think you can't be touched”, “I blame Michael Jordan” - Fans react as Devonte' Graham gets arrested for DWI
New Orleans Pelicans guard Devonte' Graham made the news for all the wrong reasons after being arrested for driving under the influence. According to Wake County records, the arrest was made by the State Highway Patrol at Capital Boulevard and Peace Street near Rayleigh, North Carolina on Thursday morning.
According to TMZ Sports, Graham's mugshot shows him "expressionless and staring into the camera." The Pelicans haven't commented on the matter as yet.
NBA player Devonte' Graham charged with DWI in Raleigh wncn.tv/3NOvEwu https://t.co/vdUrAOpa4Y
Graham is currently under contract with the New Orleans Pelicans through 2024-25, with the final year not fully guaranteed. He was acquired by the Pelicans as part of a sign-and-trade with the Charlotte Hornets on a four-year, $47-million deal.
The guard has been heavily criticized since the news of his arrest broke, with many fans calling for him to be traded. Others were upset over the message it sent to children around the world who idolize NBA athletes.
Here are some of the reactions to Graham's arrest:
@WNCN Liquor had him thinking he still in the crescent
@WNCN No excuses, the NBA should ban him immediately. We have children who watch this game! What am i supposed to tell my children??? Awful look for the kids and NBA. I WILL NOT STAND FOR THIS!!
@WNCN With Uber and Lyft, there's no excuse. Ever🤷🏾♀️
#thursdayvibes
@WNCN No excuses for DWI at all but especially a guy with his stature. But when you reach that stature you can become desensitized and think you can't be touched.
Devonte graham got arrested for drunk driving Which means 2/5 starters of the 2019 Charlotte hornets are jail bound
OMG DEVONTE GRAHAM A CRIMINAL TIME TO TRADE HIM @PelicansNBA LETS GOOO WOOOOO
@deseanballing @WNCN I feel like this makes it LESS likely he gets traded. But that’s like the 17th most important issue here.
@WNCN Not my goat😭😭😭 https://t.co/9TerKNeaxf
@Top5PelicansPod @WNCN Damn i hope he’s ight mentally
Lawd… twitter.com/tmz_sports/sta…
@TMZ @Dave17824012 @Michael_Mcpher @mattschieber @htoburen24 https://t.co/04IX6Xapsg
Good people are capable of doing dumb things. Thankfully no one was hurt by his stupid decision. The hope is that he learns from it. twitter.com/TMZ/status/154…
Devonte Graham and Miles Bridges in prison next season https://t.co/fOFRWucuxW twitter.com/wncn/status/15…
Montrezl, Bridges, and Devonte Graham running the prison league just gotta get Javaris Crittendon transferred there and nobody ever taking the court again
Devonte Graham, Montrezel Harrell, and Miles Bridges in the Prison League https://t.co/Qa6Qql88SS
Miles Bridges: beats wife, domestic violence felony
Trezz: possession, facing felony drug charges
Devonte Graham (former hornet): drunk driving, arrested.
Charlotte Hornets are breading criminals 💀😭
Devonte' Graham is not the only player associated with the Charlotte Hornets to be arrested this year
Devonte' Graham is not the only player associated with the Charlotte Hornets to have stirred up controversy this year. Montrezl Harrell and Miles Bridges were both arrested earlier this year for different reasons.
Harrell faced a charge on possession of drugs in Kentucky in June. Meanwhile, Bridges could possibly face prison time due to alleged felony domestic violence. He was arrested in Los Angeles earlier this month.
As for Devonte' Graham, his future is now uncertain. There is no word from the franchise or the player himself and there is no guarantee that the guard will be a part of New Orleans heading into the new season.