MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - The mother of Miami Heat basketball star LeBron James was arrested by Miami Beach police after she reportedly assaulted a valet worker because it was taking too long to have her car delivered.

Police said Gloria James had a strong odor of alcohol on her breath and her eyes were bloodshot when officers arrived at the hotel about 4:47 a.m. Thursday.

Police said several witnesses supported valet worker Sorel Rockfeller's account of the alleged assault.

Gloria James was taken to the Miami Beach Police Department, where she was issued a Promise to Appear on charges of simple battery and disorderly conduct. A police report says she was released to Miami Heat executive Steve Stowe.

Gloria James pleaded no contest to DUI and other charges in 2006.

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That Heat owner is cold blooded, now he's got Lebron's mom hostage

i dunno why hotels offer valet parking

it's always a mistake to offer to do something for guests, because then HOW you do it is an issue.  I prefer to apologize for not having it, runs smoother.  "Do you have X?" "Sorry, we dont' have X" "All the good hotels have X (you suck)"  "We considered X but not many people ask for X.  Please let corporate know (stfu @ X, to me)"