Nationwide — Marcus Jordan, the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, was arrested in Orlando, Florida, on February 4 for DUI, possession of cocaine, and resisting arrest. The 34-year-old was taken into custody after police discovered his automobile stopped on railroad tracks in Maitland. Officers reported indicators of intoxication, together with slurred speech and glassy eyes, and found a white powdery substance in his pocket that examined optimistic for cocaine. In response to TMZ, Marcus allegedly resisted arrest and refused to take a breathalyzer check however was finally detained.
Authorities encountered Marcus round 1:14 a.m. after noticing his automobile’s headlights on the tracks. His automobile confirmed indicators of injury, suggesting he had been struggling to maneuver it. When questioned, he reportedly instructed officers he had taken a unsuitable flip and wanted help getting his automobile off the tracks.
Police noticed a powerful odor of alcohol on Marcus and famous that his speech was gradual and unclear. He admitted to having been at a gentleman’s membership earlier that night time however insisted his blood alcohol degree was beneath the authorized restrict. Regardless of his claims, he failed three subject sobriety assessments earlier than being arrested for driving beneath the affect.
In the course of the arrest, officers searched Marcus and located a small quantity of cocaine in his pocket. Once they tried to position him within the police automobile, he initially refused however later obtained in and commenced singing throughout the journey. He continued to be uncooperative on the station, declining to offer breath samples.
Marcus is one in every of Michael Jordan’s 5 kids. The basketball icon shares him, alongside along with his siblings Jeffrey and Jasmine, with ex-wife Juanita Vanoy. Marcus adopted in his father’s footsteps and performed basketball on the College of Central Florida earlier than shifting his focus to enterprise. In 2016, he launched Trophy Room, a sneaker boutique, which now operates completely on-line.
Other than his enterprise ventures, Marcus gained public consideration for his relationship with Larsa Pippen, the ex-wife of Scottie Pippen. The 2 confirmed their romance in 2023 and even launched a podcast collectively. Nevertheless, their relationship resulted in 2024, with Larsa confirming their breakup in a July interview.
