Police in Australia said on Friday that a person has been arrested for Rasili to misbehave online to a professional National Basketball League (NBL) player.
In a statementVictoria state police said Detective “arrested and accused a 37 -year -old Huntingdale man, who had allegedly sent racist messages to the player’s personal social media account.”
Police said the man has been accused of using a “car service” – which means a phone, email or social media – “for danger, harassment and/or insulting,” the police said. He has been released on bail and is due to appear at a melbourne court on August 15.
The message in the question was sent after a match on November 17, 2024 under Melbourne United and Adelaide 36ers at John Can Arina of Melbourne, seeking fans to struggle with the players of Adelaide.
Although neither the police nor the club have identified the player, the Australian media has widely reported the alleged victim as the star of former National Basketball Association (NBA), American Montreazal Harel.
He played for Los Angeles Laks, Washington Vizards, Charlotte Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers before joining Adelaide for the 2024-2025 season.
After the arrest, “Victoria police called the arrest” a historic moment “on charges of linear misconduct through social media to protect the first successful arrest of a person in Australian basketball to protect the police.
“Each athlete is eligible to compete in a safe environment, is free from misuse. There are laws to control proper behavior towards athletes, and it is important that the public understands that,” BA said.
It states that “taking a stand against disgusting messages” sends a clear message of zero tolerance and helps to run the cultural changes required to create a safe game and respectable environment for all. “
But the club said that the player who had allegedly received racist messages, “Know about the arrest and the way the case has been handled, is comfortable with him.”
The team concluded, “Club will continue to exclude racism and is committed to ensure that it provides and is part of an inclusive, reception and safe environment for players, employees and fans.”
Edited by: Louis Olofs
