LOS ANGELES—Sacramento Kings forward Zach Randolph was sentenced to community service on Wednesday in connection with an incident that saw him charged with marijuana possession.
With his no-contest plea, the 36-year-old Randolph had the charge against him reduced to delaying an officer.
The 36-year-old was arrested last month in a late-night disturbance at a housing estate in the gritty Los Angeles neighborhood of Watts.
He was originally charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana and resisting arrest.
Randolph was placed in a diversion program and must complete 150 hours of community service. He was ordered not to associate with any known narcotics sellers or users, according to Frank Mateljan with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office.
If he completes the program, the case against him will be dismissed.
Randolph signed a two-year $24 million contract with the Kings in July after playing eight years with the Memphis Grizzlies. Prior to signing with the Kings the Grizzlies announced that his jersey number 50 will never be worn again by another Grizzly and would eventually retire it in the future.
The two-time NBA All-Star played college basketball for Michigan State University before being drafted in the 2001 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. He has played for five teams over the course of his professional career, making the All-NBA Third Team in 2011 with the Grizzlies.