NBA Star Amar'e Stoudemire Arrested for Allegedly Hitting His Teenage Daughter

Amar’e Stoudemire is facing a very serious charge.

The 40-year-old former NBA player was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge after allegedly hitting his teen daughter.

The athlete was taken into custody in Miami on Sunday (December 18) after police responded to a report of a custody dispute at Carbonell Brickell Key Condos around 10 p.m. the night before, via Miami Herald.

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One of his daughters told police that her father had punched her in the jaw and “slapped her hard enough to draw blood,” according to the arrest report.

Amar’e was later released after posting a $1,500 bond.

Alexis Stoudemire, Amar’e‘s ex-wife, told police that the alleged events happened after she visited the condo to pick up her children after receiving a text asking for help from her daughter.

She reported to police that Amar’e also asked her to pick up the teenager because she was being “disrespectful,” via CBS News.

The girl reportedly had blood on her “sweater and sweatpants,” according to the CBS report.

“The mother of the victim showed me the photo she received from her daughter, which shows the victim crying and blood running down her face,” the arrest report states.

The two share two daughters, Ar’e, 17, and Assata, 14, and two sons, Amar’e Jr, 16, and Alijah Casares, 9.

He later spoke out on social media, breaking his silence about the alleged incident.

“Over the last 24 hours, an incident at my family home led to my being charged with assaulting my daughter,” he wrote.

“It is an allegation based on a report that does not square with the facts. I am of the Jewish faith, today Jewish people all over the world celebrate Haunukkah and hear the story of how we fought wickedness. I believe that ‘whatever is hateful to you, do not do to others,’” he continued.

“As the investigations unfolds, the facts will show the allegations to be groundless as my daughter’s medical condition is not the result of being assaulted by a father who is nearly 7 feet tall and weighs 250 pounds. I I could never see myself assaulting any person, especially my children. I respect, protect and love my family, particularly my children. As a father, I ask for your grace as we secure our space and privacy.”

He is scheduled to appear in court on January 17, 2023, according to Sports Illustrated.