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Sanders apologizes for involvement in nightclub fight
Sanders apologizes for involvement in nightclub fight
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders spoke out Friday, November 8th for the first time since a being involved in an altercation at a Milwaukee nightclub.
After apologizing privately to his teammates, Sanders is reaching out to fans and asking for forgiveness.
"I offer my apologies to everyone," said Sanders. "I put myself in a bad situation over the weekend."
Police say a 26-year-old Sussex man told officers he was hit in the head with a bottle during the altercation at 720 in Milwaukee. The incident allegedly happened around 1 a.m. Sunday, November 3rd. According to the District Attorney's Office, Sanders and several others were involved.
"He was very remorseful about what happened," said Bucks Head Coach Larry Drew. "He knows it all starts with not getting himself into that position."
Drew says he's making it a point to regularly meet with Sanders to discuss the player's "issues" including "things that are involved with basketball -- things that are involved away from the field."
Sanders recently signed a four-year, $44 million contract with the Bucks, but continues to be sidelined with a thumb injury. The Bucks say that injury happened off the court.
The DA's Office says it will not file criminal charges related to the nightclub incident. Milwaukee Police are still conducting an investigation.