Basketball commentator Greg Anthony arrested in prostitution sting

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Basketball commentator Greg Anthony arrested in prostitution sting
The former NBA player now faces a misdemeanor solicitation charge that could land him up to 180 days in prison

MANILA, Philippines – Former NBA player and basketball commentator Greg Anthony was arrested on Friday (Saturday PH time) for soliciting a prostitute in Washington D.C., multiple media outlets report. 

ABC reports than Anthony was brought to jail after getting apprehended in Washington D.C.’s second district. Though he was released later on, Anthony now faces a misdemeanor solicitation charge that could land him up to 180 days in prison. 

Anthony was slated to work on the US NCAA’s Saturday (Sunday, PH time) game between Michigan State and Maryland. CBS announced after his arrest that he will no longer be present for the match. 

Furthermore, CBS said that Anthony won’t call another game this season and has been suspended indefinitely.  

Anthony also calls NBA games for Turner Sports and contributes as an analyst for Yahoo! Sports. 

Anthony played 11 years in the NBA for six different teams: the New York Knicks, Vancouver Grizzlies, Seattle Super Sonics, Portland Trail Blazers, Chicago Bulls, and Milwaukee Bucks. 

Rappler.com

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