Category Archives: A
Anthony, Carmelo
Charge: Marijuana possession
Arrest Date: October 15, 2004
Franchise: Denver Nuggets
Age 20
Details: While boarding the team plane, agents discovered a small quantity of marijuana in Anthony’s backpack. He was cited and released. He blamed it on a friend who borrowed his backpack the previous week and the charges were ultimately dropped.
Armstrong, Darrell
Charge: Battery of female officer
Arrest Date: July 7, 2003
Franchise: Orlando Magic
Age 35
Details: After leaving a club, Armstrong stood in traffic trying to flag down a taxi. A female police officer tried to get him out of the street, and he slapped away her hand and briefly struggled with her, leading to an arrest for battery.
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Arenas, Gilbert
Charge: Unlawful possession of firearm
Arrest Date: June 4, 2003
Franchise: Golden State Warriors
Age 21
Anderson, Greg
Charge: Possession of cocaine and intent to distribute
Arrest Date: February 25, 1998
Franchise: Atlanta Hawks
Age 33
Details: Anderson arranged to help two men sell a kilogram of cocaine. One of the men was working with the FBI, and after an undercover sting Anderson was arrested on federal charges, including crossing state lines from Texas to Mississippi. He later cooperated with the FBI in an operation against the third man, and was eventually sentenced to five months in prison.
Anderson, Willie
Charge: Contempt of court
Arrest Date: March 27, 1996
Franchise: New York Knicks
Age 29
Details: Anderson was arrested and charged with contempt of court, following a warrant being issued after he failed to pay child support.
Abdelnaby, Alaa
Charge: Marijuana Possession
Arrest Date: December 2, 1992
Franchise: Milwaukee Bucks
Age: 24
Details: Abdelnaby was arrested for misdemeanor marijuana possession in Milwaukee. No other information was provided.
Allen, Lucius
Charge: Marijuana Possession
Arrest Date: October 6, 1972
Franchise: Milwaukee Bucks
Age 25
Details: While Allen and fellow Milwaukee Buck and NBA superstar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar smoked a joint while driving, cops pulled them over and arrested both for marijuana possession.
Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem
Charge: Marijuana Possession
Arrest Date: October 6, 1972
Franchise: Milwaukee Bucks
Age 25
Details: While Abdul-Jabbar and fellow Milwaukee Buck Lucius Allen smoked a joint while driving, cops pulled them over and arrested both for marijuana possession.
Allen, Tony
Charge: Aggravated Battery
Arrest Date: August 28, 2005
Franchise: Boston Celtics
Age 23
Details: While at a nightclub with a large entourage, Allen allegedly was involved in a disagreement with two men. The first he punched, breaking his jaw. He then ordered someone in his entourage to ‘fuck up’ the second man, resulting in his friend shooting and injuring him.
