Charge: Disorderly conduct

Arrest Date: January 24, 1994

Franchise: Utah Jazz

Age 22

Details: Police were called on Wright after he began attacking and smashing vehicles along the side of the road in Utah.  Once officers arrived, they found Wright swinging a large stick and a leg brace, and were forced to draw their guns when he approached.  It was later determined that his meltdown was caused by Ritalin.  Wright suffered from mental health issues, which ultimately ended his NBA career.

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