5 times NBA players went to jail

Several NBA players, including Javaris Crittenton, Delonte West, Jayson Williams, and Allen Iverson, have faced legal trouble, resulting in imprisonment or other penalties.

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Allen Iverson's pre-NBA days were marred by a high school altercation that saw several students imprisoned, including himself. He later faced legal trouble as a pro athlete.

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Bedford's post-NBA life took a wrong turn as he was repeatedly caught with drugs, landing him a 10-year sentence in 2003. He's since turned his life around and coaches basketball.

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Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton was sentenced to 23 years in prison in 2015 for his role in a 2011 murder case.

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Smith pleaded guilty in 2009 to running a stop sign that caused an accident, earning him a 90-day prison term. However, he served only 30 days due to suspended sentencing.

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Facing charges of domestic violence in 2007, the former NBA All-Star received a 10-day jail term and 100 hours of community service as punishment.

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5 times NBA players went to jail

Several NBA players, including Javaris Crittenton, Delonte West, Jayson Williams, and Allen Iverson, have faced legal trouble, resulting in imprisonment or other penalties.

Allen Iverson's pre-NBA days were marred by a high school altercation that saw several students imprisoned, including himself. He later faced legal trouble as a pro athlete.

allen iverson

Bedford's post-NBA life took a wrong turn as he was repeatedly caught with drugs, landing him a 10-year sentence in 2003. He's since turned his life around and coaches basketball.

william bedford

Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton was sentenced to 23 years in prison in 2015 for his role in a 2011 murder case.

javaris crittenton

Smith pleaded guilty in 2009 to running a stop sign that caused an accident, earning him a 90-day prison term. However, he served only 30 days due to suspended sentencing.

j.r. Smith

Facing charges of domestic violence in 2007, the former NBA All-Star received a 10-day jail term and 100 hours of community service as punishment.

Metta Sandiford-Artest

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