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LAPD request NBA to punish Jaxson Hayes for use of N-Word during arrest

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 13: Jaxson Hayes #10 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on December 13, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Pelicans 116-109. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

After the Los Angeles Police Department arrested New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes about a week ago, the Police Department is now requesting the NBA to punish Hayes for using the N-Word during his arrest.

“Mr. Silver, the actions of your player were unlawful, completely unacceptable and are as clear a prime facie case of violating several of the National Basketball Association policies as we have seen. … In addition to physically attacking our officers and obstructing a domestic abuse investigation, Mr. Hayes repeteadly called our officers the N-Word and did so in an aggressive and threatening manner. No person should be subjected to such vile and offensive language. It has no place in our society and it should have no place in the NBA. … We ask you to investigate Mr. Hayes’ use of the N-Word during the incident and, based on the obvious evidence, hold him accountable for the blatant violation of the NBA’s values of “equality, tolerance, inclusion, and respect.”

LAPD’s letter to Adam Silver

Police investigating excessive force

Hayes’ arrest happened on July 29, 2021. Los Angeles PD responded to a report of domestic abuse at Hayes’ girlfriends’ house. Upon the police arriving on the scene, Hayes reportedly attempted to stop officers from entering the home. This lead to a physical altercation between Hayes and the police, leading to his arrest and tasing.

Video of the arrest shows police tasing Hayes quite aggressively while holding him on the ground. Hayes claims police used excessive force during the arrest. Hayes is facing one count of resisting arrest. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Police are investigating possible excessive force in the incident.

Jaxson Hayes was the No. 8 overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. He’s played two seasons in the association – both for the New Orleans Pelicans. He has averaged 7.4 points per game over his two-year career.

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