Atlanta Hawks’ Mike Scott bonds out after arrest

ATLANTA (TNS) — Atlanta Hawks player Mike Scott bonded out following his arrest on felony drug charges in Banks County, according to a Sheriff’s Department spokesperson. A court date is pending. It could take several days for the case to be put on a court calendar, according to the Banks County Superior Court Clerk’s office.

Scott had a bond of $8,100 after being arrested and charged with felony possession of marijuana and possession of Schedule I drug (MDMA known as Molly) Thursday morning. His brother, Antonn Scott, posted a bond of $9,300 after he was arrested and charged with fleeing and attempting to elude law enforcement officers, following too closely, felony possession of marijuana and possession of Schedule I drug.

According to a report from the Banks County Sheriff’s office, deputies attempted to stop a Chevrolet Tahoe on Interstate 85 driven by Antonn Scott for following too closely to other vehicles at 9 a.m. The vehicle failed to yield to police and reached a speed of up to 98 mph. The vehicle traveled for two miles before finally stopping for police. The deputies found over an ounce of marijuana and 10.9 grams of MDMA. The two were arrested and taken to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center.

The Hawks said Friday they would have no further comment beyond the statement issued Thursday by President of Basketball Operations/Head Coach Mike Budenholzer.

“We are aware of the situation involving Mike Scott this morning,” Budenholzer said in a statement. “Out of respect for the legal process, we will not have any additional comment at this time.”

Scott was likely on his way to Virginia at the time of the incident. He is scheduled to conduct his second annual basketball camp for youth on Saturday. The event was scheduled at his alma mater Deep Creek High School in Chesapeake, Virginia. It’s unknown whether the event will be held.

Scott could face disciplinary action from the Hawks and the NBA. The league does not have to wait until the legal process is concluded, pending the conclusion of its own investigation, to hand down disciplinary measures.

There has not been an NBA player arrested on felony drug charges recently for precedent on a possible suspension. Raymond Felton was suspended for the first four games of last season after he pleaded guilty to gun charges, two of which were felonies at the time of his arrest.