Marcus Jordan (Photo by Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for Blush)
Marcus Jordan, the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, is taking steps to address a growing concern following his February arrest in Florida. The 34-year-old former UCF basketball player, who was charged with DUI and drug possession after his Lamborghini SUV got stuck on railroad tracks in Maitland, now admits to struggling with substance abuse.
Jordan had previously pleaded not guilty to all charges but is now seeking entry into a pre-trial intervention program focused on substance abuse treatment. His legal team argues that the program will not only benefit him personally but also help reduce the risk of repeat offenses.
Marcus Jordan Seeks Treatment Amid Legal Battle
Michael Jordan (Phot by Mike De Sisti/Imagn Images)
According to TMZ, court documents reveal that Jordan “is amenable to treatment,” signaling a shift from his initial stance. His lawyers emphasize that intervention could serve both his well-being and the broader community. If accepted, the program could potentially mitigate some of the legal consequences he faces.
Marcus Jordan’s arrest on February 4 made headlines after police described him as “loud, profane, and belligerent.” Authorities say he failed field sobriety tests and resisted officers during the arrest, at one point sarcastically demanding they play Mariah Carey’s holiday music. The incident resulted in charges of felony ketamine possession, misdemeanor DUI with property damage, and resisting an officer.
Despite the public nature of the case, Marcus Jordan has remained mostly silent since his arrest, except for a brief statement on Instagram thanking supporters for their concern. His father, Michael Jordan, has not commented on the situation, and it remains unlikely that he will.
For now, Marcus Jordan and his legal team are pushing for treatment instead of traditional prosecution. Whether this move leads to a reduced sentence or dropped charges remains uncertain. However, his decision to seek help signals a major shift in his approach to the case.
VIDEO: Some Dude Just Dropped The Cold Hard Truth On Why All Of These NFL Prospects Are “Dating White Women”
Unless this is your first day in America, then you know race relations in this country dominate just everything, and that includes NBA and NFL drafts
During the most recent NFL Draft in Detroit, social media was buzzing as athletes showed up to the red carpet event with their girlfriends and family. Many of the incoming NFL rookies were African-American and were spotted with white women, which has become the usual theme for years.
The same thing happens with the NBA Draft.
This year, the discourse on the NFL Draft and NBA Draft has gotten even louder as African-American women openly pondered why so many of the players never have a partner that is the same race as them.
One guy on TikTok decided to answer that question by revealing that the vast majority of his division-1 friends in college or headed to the league are dating or married to white women and explained why.
He stated that some of them had told him that their white girlfriend looked up to Taylor Swift while their girlfriend looked up to Megan The Stallion. He then states the guy asks how many white women he has seen doing the Megan Thee Stallion challenge as opposed to Black women.
He then dove into another story of a friend who relayed that his Black girlfriend started to request money from him as soon as she found out about his NIL money. She wanted her hair and nails done. He then added that the Black women would be upset if they went to places like Chipotle, and she demanded steak houses.
