Jabari Bird arrested

[Eddie20]

The Celtics released a statement on the incident (assault - apparently domestic).


 “We are aware of the incident involving Jabari Bird and are taking it very seriously. We are actively gathering information and will reserve further comment at this time.”

[Eddie20]

I wouldn't be surprised if he gets waived. 14th/15th man on rosters just aren't good enough to keep around with these type of incidents.

[Sophomore]

Terrible news.

[Csfan1984]

Domestic assault is always a strange situation. Sometimes it's just an extremly emotional argument with a single pushing/holding.

Any info on how bad it was?

[hpantazo]

Domestic assault is always a strange situation. Sometimes it's just an extremly emotional argument with a single pushing/holding.

Any info on how bad it was?

He was in custody in the hospital and the domestic violence unit was involved so it doesn’t sound good for him

[gouki88]

Domestic assault is always a strange situation. Sometimes it's just an extremly emotional argument with a single pushing/holding.

Any info on how bad it was?

He was in custody in the hospital and the domestic violence unit was involved so it doesn’t sound good for him

Ugh. Not good

[Roy H.]

We never should have given him the roster spot in the first place. Scrubs shouldn’t be bringing the team bad publicity.

[Eddie20]

Celtics shooting guard Jabari Bird was arrested in Brighton Friday after a “domestic incident” in which he allegedly assaulted, strangled, and kidnapped somebody, according to Boston police.

Bird was being “guarded by the Boston police at a local hospital” on Saturday morning “for an evaluation. He is expected to appear in Brighton District Court on Monday, where complaints will be sought against him, said Boston police Sergeant John Boyle, a spokesman for the department.

Sounds like he also was baker acted. He's done. Time to see what free agent is available.

[Roy H.]

Celtics shooting guard Jabari Bird was arrested in Brighton Friday after a “domestic incident” in which he allegedly assaulted, strangled, and kidnapped somebody, according to Boston police.

Bird was being “guarded by the Boston police at a local hospital” on Saturday morning “for an evaluation. He is expected to appear in Brighton District Court on Monday, where complaints will be sought against him, said Boston police Sergeant John Boyle, a spokesman for the department.

The victim was taken to a separate local hospital “for treatment with injuries sustained,” Boyle said.

He’s being “evaluated” for either drugs or mental health, most likely.

[playdream]

Got yourself arrested is over the line , cut him

[Eddie20]

The strangulation part is legally the biggest issue. He could be eventually charged with attempted murder depending on how the victim articulates the act.

[trickybilly]

Man, I hope the partner is OK. The victim always seems to get lost in these things somehow...

His career is probably done in the NBA, but he should be able to clean his life up, and make amends in Europe.

[GreenWarrior]

buh bye.

[Chef Parish]

Any ramifications on the salary cap for dumping him?

[A Future of Stevens]

I wonder what happened. I hope the victim is okay.

I liked Jabari, but as everyone else said, he is done. Cant have this sort of stuff in the pros.