The Lakers star told it like it is.

The New Orleans center was arrested last July and pleaded no contest to misdemeanor counts of false imprisonment and resisting an officer.

The Pelicans forward received a flagrant foul, and the two teams jawed after the play.

The police are investigating his case for possible use of excessive force.

Hayes will reportedly be charged with felony battery on a police officer after the incident, which left Hayes and an officer with injuries.