NBA player Iman Shumpert was arrested for having 6.1 ounces of marijuana in his backpack at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport on Saturday.
was arrested for having a"sizeable" amount of marijuana in his backpack at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport on Saturday ...According to the police report, officers responded to a potential drug violation call around 2:40 PM ... after TSA screeners found a plastic bag filled with a"green leafy substance" in Shumpert's bag, which he admitted was weed.
The charge is classified as a"State Jail Felony" ... meaning Shumpert could face up to two years behind bars and a $10K fine, if convicted. Cops also claim Shumpert -- who also won Season 30 of"Dancing With The Stars" -- had a Glock magazine and 14 9mm rounds in his bag ... although he didn't have a gun.
Shumpert last played for the Brooklyn Nets in 2020-21 ... and has also suited up for the Knicks, Cavaliers, Kings and Rockets over his decade-long career. He's averaging 7.2 points a game in his career.
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