Shawn Kemp in his heyday was one of the most electrifying players in the NBA. His time with the Seattle Supersonics reminds us of his monstrous, ferocious, and thunderous jams. But today, a dark cloud has been cast over his life.
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Shawn was arrested tonight after being booked for a drive-by shooting in Tacoma, Washington. As per the Tacoma Police Department, the shooting took place in a parking lot at 1:58 pm.
Shawn Kemp was listed as a “53-year-old man” by Tacoma PD. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski revealed the details via Twitter just a few minutes ago.
According to the Pierce (Wash.) Corrections Inmate listings, six-time NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp — a legendary member of the Seattle Sonics — has been booked in an alleged drive-by shooting. https://t.co/gix0Ht9E9F
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 9, 2023
Shawn Kemp is arrested in Tacoma, Washington in a drive-by shooting
Amidst the ongoing debacle over Ja Morant’s tendency for gun violence, this incident paints the NBA in a negative light. For years, commissioner Adam Silver has toiled endlessly to ensure that the NBA is rid of all the bad reputation.
The string of events, all of which have unfolded within the last week have now tarnished the league’s image. To have another big name like Shawn Kemp involved is certainly ominous for the NBA.
Kemp has been booked and as per Tacoma PD, there were two cars in the parking lot. Kemp, a 6x All-Star has largely been out of the public eye for a while. But this recent involvement will bring back a lot of attention to the Sonics legend.
At 1:58 pm, an altercation between the occupants of 2 cars led to shots being fired at a parking lot in the 4500 blk of S. Steele St. One car fled. No injuries were reported. A gun was recovered. A 53-yr-old male was booked for Drive-By Shooting. The investigation is ongoing. pic.twitter.com/XTIeU1I4Jj
— Tacoma Police Department (@TacomaPD) March 9, 2023
Shawn Kemp’s incident and Ja Morant’s proclivity for guns: Bad apples in the basket
It is no secret that America stands divided when it comes to guns. While there are members that promote its ownership, there are also staunch supporters that want to see guns banned.
Ja Morant’s recent investigation by the Glendale Police regarding the brandishing of firearms in a nightclub already attracted a good amount of negative attention to the league.
Shawn Kemp’s recent booking will only be responsible for casting a dark shadow over the league’s reputation. As the news unfolds, stay tuned for more coverage on the same.
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