A former NBA player was shocked to find a man next to him on a plane with two long screwdrivers.

Andrew Bogut, 33, tweeted about the incident on Thursday night asking how it got through security.

'Bloke next to me on plane, just pulled out two long screwdrivers out of his bag. Goes "forgot these were in here, how the hell did they get through security?" Yep, valid question....?'

Andrew Bogut was shocked to find a man next to him on a plane with two long screwdrivers

Bogut, 33, tweeted about the incident on Thursday night asking how it got through security

Sharp objects or items with sharp edges or points which are capable of injuring a person are prohibited on planes.

The Australian Governement TravelSECURE site lists screwdrivers as a prohibited item in carry-on luggage.

Screwdrivers, crowbars, hammers, pliers and wrenches and replicas of these items are also prohibited on planes.

Originally from Melbourne, Bogut is set to call Sydney home after signing a two-year deal with the Sydney Kings, The Daily Telegraph reported.

The Sydney Kings are an Australian professional men's basketball team.

Bogut made his first public appearance in Sydney this week by attending the General Pants Parramatta store to meet fans.