What NBA Players Are Locked Up For?

Many NBA players have had brushes with the law, but only a few have actually been convicted of a crime. Here’s a look at what some of those players are currently locked up for.

Introduction

Many NBA players have been arrested for a variety of reasons. Some of the arrests are for serious crimes, while others are for more minor offenses. In some cases, the player is not convicted of a crime and the charges are later dropped.

Here is a list of some of the more notable NBA players who have been arrested:

-Dennis Rodman: Rodman was arrested several times for domestic violence and once for assault. He was also arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
-Charles Barkley: Barkley was arrested in 2008 for driving under the influence. He pled guilty and was sentenced to ten days in jail.
-J.R. Smith: Smith has been arrested several times for reckless driving, including once in 2008 when he crashed his car into a tree while street racing. He has also been arrested for disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana.
-Chris Andersen: Andersen was arrested in 2005 on suspicion of child pornography charges. The charges were later dropped, but Andersen plead guilty to lesser charges of obstruction of justice.

List of NBA Players Who Have Been Arrested

Here is a list of NBA players who have been arrested since the year 2000. Some of these players are still active in the NBA while others have been banned from the league.

Allen Iverson

Allen Iverson was arrested in connection with a brawl at a bowling alley in Virginia in 1997. Iverson and his friends were accused of hitting and kicking two men who were trying to escort Iverson’s sister out of the bowling alley. Iverson and two other men were charged with assault, but the charges were later dropped.

In 2005, Iverson was arrested for allegedly making threats against a woman during an argument. The charges were later dropped.

In 2007, Iverson was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after he crashed his car in Georgia. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to jail time, community service, and probation.

Plaxico Burress

Plaxico Burress is an American former professional football wide receiver who played 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers eighth overall in the 2000 NFL Draft, and he also played for the New York Giants and New York Jets.

In 2008, while playing for the Giants, Burress accidentally shot himself in the leg at a nightclub. He pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon and served 20 months in prison.

O.J. Mayo

O.J. Mayo was drafted 3rd overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2008 NBA Draft. After playing one season with the team, he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. He played three seasons in Memphis before signing with the Dallas Mavericks in 2012.

Mayo was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and public intoxication in September 2018, after an altercation at a nightclub in Houston, Texas.

Other NBA players who have been arrested:

Lamar Odom

In August of 2014, NBA player Lamar Odom was arrested on suspicion of DUI. He was later released on $15,000 bail.

Conclusion

In short, a variety of NBA players are locked up for a variety of reasons. While some have been caught up in serious crimes, others have been incarcerated for more minor offenses. Overall, though, it appears that the vast majority of NBA players who are currently locked up are there for drug-related offenses.