Misbehavior isn’t exclusive to professional athletes alone.
Koby Altman, the President of Basketball Operations for the Cavaliers, found himself in legal trouble on Friday night. He faced charges related to a marked lanes violation and operating a vehicle while impaired, as reported by WJW in Cleveland.
According to the report, Altman was pulled over by Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers around 9 p.m. He was subsequently arrested after interacting with the troopers. Although Altman cooperated during the encounter, he declined to undergo a breathalyzer test after being placed under arrest.
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On the following day, the Cavaliers issued a statement in response to the incident, acknowledging their awareness of Altman’s arrest.
The statement, conveyed via ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, indicated that the team is in the process of gathering more information and currently has no further comments to offer.
Koby Altman, who celebrated his 41st birthday on Saturday, has been associated with the Cavaliers since 2012. He assumed the role of General Manager in 2017 and, in 2022, was appointed as the franchise’s President of Basketball Operations after agreeing to a contract extension.