Former Los Angeles Laker now Miami heat player accused of battery

Miami Heat point guard Smush Parker has been accused of misdemeanor battery. Parker, who started his career as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Cavaliers, allegedly twisted a female parking lot attendants arm over a $12 dollar debt. The 26 year old basketball player thought he had paid the $12 the night before and got physical with the 41 year old parking lot attendant Yomara McKenzie.

“He has not been suspended and is currently on our inactive list,” Heat coach Riley said in the statement. “This is a legal matter and we will have no further comment until the legal process runs its course.”

Parker, who signed a 2 year $4.7 million dollar contract with Miami in the off season, didn’t accompany the team for its game at Boston Friday night.

McKenzie’s lawyer is seeking damages “for assault and battery, seeking compensatory and punitive damages.”