Dorell White apologizes for DUI arrest with his return back to Heat
Dorell Wright returned to practice with the Miami Heat on Monday. He had been arrested for a driving under the influence charge and was suspended by the team for two games.
Wright was charged with DUI and driving with a suspended license last Thursday at 3:30 a.m. on Miami Beach. He told reporters “the thing that disgusts me the most” was feeling that he let the franchise and its fans down, especially during a playoff chase.
“It was way out of character for me,” Wright said, “I definitely apologize.”
Wright is expected to be in uniform for Tuesday nights matchup against San Antonio. Wright averages 20 minutes a game off the bench and had a career high 26 points on Feb. 23 against Minnesota.
It is uncertain how much playing time he will get going forward. Carlos Arroyo and Mario Chalmers have filled in for Wright, giving the Heat a different look.
Wright had contact with some teammates over the four days he was away and watched his team win over Chicago and Philadelphia on a television from his home.
Wright didn’t know what to expect when he came back on Tuesday. ”I’m going to come in here just like any other day, get my shots up, things like that and be ready to play the Spurs,” Wright said. “I know what I’ve got to do if I get out there.
Wright claims the incident was out of character for him and insists that he’s often found at home at night.
“It was just one bad night,” Wright said. “Just one bad night. What I say is definitely true and I stand by that, me being a homebody and being with my son and things like that. I don’t want anybody to get that confused. That’s always first.”










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