Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter

Former NBA guard Ben McLemore has issued an apology for a drunk driving incident in Lugo, Spain, where he currently plays for CB Rio Breogan.

McLemore expressed regret, acknowledging his mistake and emphasizing his commitment to helping teammates and the club.

In his statement, he pledged to learn from the incident, set a positive example, and apologized, urging everyone to believe in his dedication to giving his best both personally and professionally to achieve shared goals.

“I have made a mistake that I am not proud of. Now, more than ever, my wish is to continue helping my teammates and the club, learn from this mistake, and set the right example for all those who believe in me, especially for the little ones,” he said in the statement.

“For this reason, I sincerely apologize and I ask that no one doubt that I will give my best, personally and professionally, to help achieve the goals that we all want.”