Shawn Kemp got into a sticky situation in March 2023, which resulted in him allegedly firing a gun at two men in a vehicle. The former NBA star has pleaded guilty to second-degree assault , per an offer from the state that will yield a much shorter sentence than if he’d gone any other route.
The 55-year-old former hooper was initially charged with first-degree assault with a firearm enhancement, but prosecutors added another count of assault and a drive-by shooting charge last week. The Pierce County Superior Court presented him with a plea agreement in conjunction with the county Prosecuting Attorney’s office. They are recommending he serve nine months in prison, one year under supervision after he is released, and also pay restitution. Kemp will also no longer be able to po