New York ( CNN ) -- Brooklyn Nets coach and former 10-time NBA All-Star Jason Kidd pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor drunk-driving charge stemming from a 2012 arrest , according to authorities . Kidd 's plea can be reduced to a violation of `` driving while ability impaired '' if he completes his community service , according to the Suffolk County prosecutor 's office . He has agreed to speak to Long Island high school students about the dangers of drunk driving . Kidd was arrested by Southampton Town police on July 15 , 2012 , after his SUV smashed a utility pole against several trees , according to police records . At the time of his arrest , Kidd refused a breathalyzer test and a blood test . The DWI charge was based on the arresting officer 's assessment that Kidd smelled strongly of alcohol , had slurred speech , and had `` bloodshot , watery and glassy eyes , '' the Suffolk County prosecutor 's office said . Kidd told police that he was on his way home from having a few drinks at a club . `` Jason has taken responsibility for his actions , and fully realizes that he needs to grow from this experience , '' Brooklyn Nets General Manager Bill King said Tuesday . `` We are confident he will make these strides on a personal level and have a positive effect on others as well . '' Kidd 's attorney , Eddie Burke Jr. was not immediately available for comment . The NBA 's senior vice president for communications , Tim Frank , responded to a CNN inquiry with , `` I have no statement . ''
Brooklyn Nets coach Jason Kidd was charged with DWI last July . He pleaded guilty Tuesday , the Suffolk County prosecutor 's office said . The charge can be reduced if he completes required community service . Kidd has agreed to speak to high school students about the dangers of drunk driving .