NEW YORK, April 14 (UPI) -- The NYPD is investigating the arrest of Thabo Sefolosha, who broke his fibula and damaged ligaments during his arrest last week following the stabbing of Chris Copeland, according to NBC New York.
The arrest happened outside 10AK nightclub on West 17th Street. Sefolosha will miss the rest of the season for the Atlanta Hawks.
"I will simply say that I am in great pain, have experienced a significant injury and that the injury was caused by the police," Sefolosha told NBC New York. "I am extremely disappointed that I will not be able to join my teammates on the court during the playoffs and apologize to them for any distraction this incident has caused."
The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is also investigating the police tactics during the arrest, according to ESPN.
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"The players' union is concerned about the circumstances of Thabo Sefolosha and Pero Antic's arrest and is doing its own investigation of the situation," NBPA spokeswoman Tara Greco told ESPN. "The union was fully engaged in supporting all three players in court and in the precinct this week, and will continue to stay engaged as each situation evolves."
Sefolosha and Antic refused to move when police tried to secure the crime scene, according to 11 Alive News.
Sefolosha is being charged with obstructing governmental administration, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
Sefolosha, 30, was drafted No. 13 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2006 NBA Draft. He has averaged 5.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 603 career games for the Chicago Bulls, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Atlanta Hawks. Sefolosha is due to make $3,850,000 for the 2016-2017 season.
