Charlotte Hornets forward, Miles Bridges, is again involved in another controversy. Recently, a criminal summons was issued against Bridges by the Mecklenburg County court, including charges of violating a protective order.
In addition, Bridges is accused of child abuse and causing harm to personal property after an alleged incident where he reportedly threw billiard balls at his ex-girlfriend, Mychelle Jhonson’s car, damaging its windshield and windows. The seriousness of the incident is increased due to Bridges’ children being present in the car when the damage happened.
Miles Bridges temporarily set his profile picture as Johnny Depp.
Johnny Depp faced a trial where he refuted claims of ever hitting ‘any woman’. pic.twitter.com/qg68iip8BN
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The story intensifies with reports suggesting Bridges threatened the victim that he withhold child support money if she go for legal action. Despite these threats, the alleged victim reported the incident, claiming it happened on October 6th. As a result, Bridges is scheduled to appear in court on November 13, making his immediate NBA future uncertain.
In the middle of all this controversy, Bridges attempts to portray himself as a victim. He changed his X profile picture to actor Johnny Depp. By doing this Bridges wants to say that he is the victim and not the criminal. In a period of zero tolerance for domestic violence and after Kevin Porter Jr.’s recent controversy, Bridges may have a difficult time regaining trust in the NBA community.
The future for Charlotte Hornets without Miles Bridges
The Charlotte Hornets are facing a challenging situation. Last year they had a very poor performance, winning only 27 games mainly because of Bridges’ absence for the whole season and a major injury to star player LaMelo Ball. This year the team drafted Brandon Miller and aiming for a postseason run, they believed that Bridges’ return could be a crucial move.
However, these new allegations might change the entire narrative. If the reports are confirmed, the team may need to cut ties with Bridges and prioritize moral standing over potential on-court advantages.
BREAKING: The Hornets waive Kai Jones, per Shams pic.twitter.com/YejH9fxVxU
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The Hornets have shown in the past that they can make tough decisions. Their earlier decision to waive 2021 first-round pick Kai Jones due to unconventional behavior on social media is proof of that. The team might be waiting for the outcome of the legal proceedings and the NBA’s investigation but they may need to take action seeing the severity of the allegations.
The NBA and the Hornets have a challenging decision ahead. Miles Bridges’ talent is undeniable, but the seriousness of the accusations cannot be ignored. The way the league responds to situations like this will set the tone for future controversies.