TMZ has learned that NBA All-Star forward Richard Jefferson is under investigation by Minneapolis cops for allegedly choking a clubgoer -- then threatening to kick another guy's ass.
We've obtained the incident report filed by security at the Graves 601 Hotel. According to one witness, Jefferson got in a "minor verbal disagreement" which escalated to the point where Jefferson was on top of the patron, allegedly choking him.
According to the report, the New Jersey Nets star left the club, and then encountered the witness, who asked Jefferson to remain until the disagreement was sorted out. The witness says Jefferson responded, "Say another word, I will kick your ass."
Minneapolis PD tells us Jefferson is under investigation for "assault with significant bodily harm." No charges have yet been filed.
A rep for the Nets tells TMZ, "We have no comment."
TMZ Sports2/13/2008 3:15 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF
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"Sometimes you just gotta choke a m___ f___ out!!"
-Richard Jefferson
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an NBA player getting in trouble in a nightclub is still newsworthy?
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This guy is a joke, I asked a guy I know who knows about basketball, he said this guy ain't no good.
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THIS IS NOT the way weeesyyy and I raised our son to act.......he will be punished when he returns to the condo in the skyyyyy...damn richard got no manners whatsoever now afta bein in the NBA for a few years....I swear I do declaredat weesy will be kicking his asss...
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Yes an NBAer getting in trouble is still newsworthy, only a few elite players ever make it to the NBA.
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