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Marquis Teague Removed From American Airlines Plane After Theft Accusation

Former Kentucky point guard Marquis Teague was removed from an American Airlines plane earlier this week after a flight attendant accused him of stealing a blanket.

According to reports, a flight attendant accused Teague and teammate Trahson Burrell of stealing blankets, which led to an argument.

Here are more details:

The incident took place after Memphis Hustle guard Marquis Teague and forward Trahson Burrell boarded American Airlines Flight 3756 operated by Envoy from Dallas to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Sunday. Two first-class passengers gave Teague, a former NBA player, and Burrell their blankets as a kind gesture as they headed to their seats.