Detroit Pistons assistant coach Tim Hardaway is facing drunk driving charges stemming from an incident last April.
According to a report by Jermont Terry and Derick Hutchinson of Local 4 News in Detroit, Hardaway was pulled over near his Beverly Hills home, and court records show that his BAC was .17. It’s unclear based on the report if the UTEP product was arrested during the incident.
The 49-year-old Hardaway, who was a five-time All-Star and a five-time All-NBA selection during his 13-season playing career, was charged with “operating with high blood alcohol content.” He is said to be fighting the charges but will have limited driving privileges for the time being.
A Pistons spokesperson has confirmed that the team “is aware of the situation” but has no further comment at the moment. Meanwhile, Hardaway’s attorney says that the case is still pending but that they are “working towards a resolution” to avoid a possible trial.
Hardaway is about to enter his third season as an assistant for Detroit under head coach Stan Van Gundy. Hardaway’s son, Tim Jr., is a guard for the Atlanta Hawks.
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