Ex-NBA star and EuroLeague center Samardo Samuels was arrested in Milan on Saturday night after allegedly violating a restraining order.
On Saturday night, a woman called the police because Samuels was blocking the hallway, stopping her family from getting into their home. The family had to hide in the basement, and the kids were crying from fear.
Reports say the former Cleveland Cavaliers player was playing very loud music and drinking alcohol in the building’s courtyard with his dog when he was arrested. This was the fifth time the police had been called because of Samuels’ behavior.
Arrestato Samardo Samuels ex campione di basket Nba e dell’Olimpia Milano: “Tormentava i vicini” https://t.co/51712HsjCV pic.twitter.com/UnceCseDTz
— Repubblica Milano (@rep_milano) March 10, 2025
A restraining order was issued against him in February by a Milan court after several problems with neighbors and even an attack on a delivery worker. Despite the order to stay away from the family, Samuels allegedly kept acting in a threatening and disruptive way.
Samardo Samuels had a diverse NBA career
Samardo Samuels, now living in Milan, has had a varied basketball career. He played in the NBA, EuroLeague, and other international leagues. Samuels represented Jamaica in the 2009 CBC Championship, winning gold, and also played in the 2012 Centrobasket and 2013 FIBA Americas.
He had great success with teams like EA7 Emporio Armani Milan and FC Barcelona Lassa, winning the Serie A Beko title in 2014 and the Supercopa Endesa in 2015.
Samardo Samuels | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2011. pic.twitter.com/DQzvgxI8dg
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Samuels also had a solid run with the Cleveland Cavaliers. In 2010, he signed a three-year, $2.3 million deal and made his NBA debut with the Cavs on October 29, 2010, scoring seven points. His career stats include 5.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game.
