What Did NBA Players Go to Jail For?

We all know that NBA players are some of the most talented athletes in the world. But did you know that some of them have also spent time in jail? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the most famous NBA players who have been convicted of crimes and spent time behind bars.

Introduction

The NBA has a bit of a reputation for having players who end up getting in trouble with the law. In fact, there are quite a few NBA players who have gone to jail for a variety of different crimes. Here is a list of some of the most famous NBA players who have spent time behind bars.

NBA players who have been convicted of a crime

In the NBA, there have been a few players who have been caught and convicted of a crime. This usually happens when they are caught doing something illegal off the court. The most common crime that NBA players get caught for is marijuana possession. Let’s take a look at some of the NBA players who have been convicted of a crime.

Dennis Rodman

Dennis Rodman was arrested on December 7, 1999, and charged with spousal abuse after an altercation with his then-wife, Carmen Electra. He pleaded no contest to the charges and was ordered to pay a $2,000 fine and attend counseling sessions.

Jayson Williams

Jayson Williams was an All-Star player for the New Jersey Nets, but his career was cut short when he was convicted of aggravated assault in 2002. He spent 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to accidentally shooting and killing his limousine driver.

O.J. Simpson

O.J. Simpson, who was acquitted in 1995 of killing his ex-wife and her friend, was later found liable for their deaths in a civil trial. In 2007, he was arrested in Las Vegas and charged with several felonies, including armed robbery and kidnapping. He was sentenced to 33 years in prison but was granted parole in 2017.

NBA players who have been arrested but not convicted

It is a common misconception that if an NBA player is arrested, they are automatically convicted. However, this is not the case. Many players have been arrested but not convicted of any crime. In this article, we will be discussing NBA players who have been arrested but not convicted of any crime.

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bean Bryant (born August 23, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player. He played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He entered the NBA directly from high school and won five NBA championships with the Lakers. Bryant is an 18-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, and 12-time member of the All-Defensive team. He led the NBA in scoring during two seasons and ranks third on both the league’s all-time regular season scoring and all-time postseason scoring lists.

During his career, Kobe faced several legal troubles. In 2003, he was accused of sexual assault by a 19-year old hotel worker in Colorado, but he was never convicted as prosecutors decided not to press charges due to lack of evidence. In 2011, he was sued by a woman who claimed that he had raped her in 2008, but the case was later dropped after she refused to testify in court.

Chris Andersen

In 2015, Miami Heat center Chris Andersen was arrested on suspicion of felony criminal mischief in connection with an investigation into the Fire and Ice Montbello Teen Center. The charges were eventually dropped, but Andersen was required to pay $4000 in restitution.

Latrell Sprewell

Latrell Sprewell was arrested in 1997 for assaulting his then-girlfriend and choking her in front of her children. He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct and was sentenced to three years’ probation.

Conclusion

A number of former NBA players have been arrested and gone to jail for a variety of charges over the years. While many of these cases are still ongoing, some players have already been sentenced and served their time. Here is a brief overview of what some of these NBA players were charged with and how they ended up behind bars.

Former Los Angeles Lakers player Lamar Odom was arrested on suspicion of DUI in August 2013. He pleaded no contest to the charges in January 2014 and was sentenced to three years probation. In July 2015, he was again arrested on suspicion of DUI, this time in Manhattan Beach, California. He has yet to be sentenced in this case.

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