Marcus Jordan faces substance abuse challenges post-arrest

Marcus Jordan, the son of basketball legend Michael Jordan, has openly acknowledged his struggles with alcohol and substance abuse after a recent arrest. This admission comes about six weeks after he was charged with cocaine possession, DUI, and resisting arrest. Jordan was detained by police in Maitland, Florida, on February 4, after he sped away from officers in his Lamborghini. Officers found his vehicle stuck on railroad tracks. The police report noted that when Jordan was asked to step out of the car, they observed slurred speech and confusion, along with finding cocaine in his pants. His attorneys are seeking to enroll him in a Pre-Trial Substance Abuse Education and Treatment Intervention Program. They believe this program could help both him and the wider community by reducing future offenses. Marcus is 34 years old and the second-eldest child of Michael Jordan. He showcased his own basketball skills during high school and briefly played at the University of Central Florida. He later graduated with a degree in hospitality management in 2013. In addition to his recent troubles, Marcus has encountered legal issues in the past. In 2012, he pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and resisting arrest in Nebraska. He was also charged with obstructing justice, but that charge was dropped in a plea deal.