Sex, Guns & Violence: The Biggest Scandals In NBA History was originally published on globalgrind.com
1. Kobe Bryant Cheating and Rape Allegations
In 2003, the NBA great was accused of sexual assault by 19-year-old Katelyn Faber. While Bryant admitted to having an adulterous affair with Faber, he denied the assault allegation. The case was dropped when Faber refused to testify, and the two parties made an undisclosed settlement out of court.
2. Nick Young Gets Put on Blast by D’Angelo Russell
The most recent scandal to affect Laker nation took place when rookie D’Angelo Russell recorded a video of teammate Nick Young admitting to cheating on his fiancée, Iggy Azalea.
3. Derek Fisher and Matt Barnes Fight Over a Woman
This scandal seemed straight out of a telenovela: Fisher’s former teammate Matt Barnes became enraged by the news that Fisher was sleeping with his ex-wife Gloria Govan. Barnes reportedly drove 95 miles in a rage to confront Fisher, which resulted in the two trading blows. It only ended when one of Barnes’ sons pleaded with […]
4. Magic Johnson’s HIV Announcement
At the time of his retirement, he was one of the most dominant forces in the NBA. That all came to an end when he made the public announcement that he had contracted the HIV virus. It ended his career, but helped put the virus in a far different light than it had been since […]
5. Allen Iverson Trespassing
In 2002, the all-star guard was charged with criminal trespassing, carrying an unlicensed gun, and seven other counts after he allegedly threatened two men after forcing himself into the apartment in the middle of the night in search of his wife.
6. Gilbert Arenas Brings a Gun to Practice
This incident ended what could have been a special season for the Wizards, when all-star Gilbert Arenas threatened Javaris Crittenton with a gun he brought into the team’s practice arena. Crittendon reportedly responded, “Oh no, you don’t need to shoot me with one of those. I’ve got one right here,” as he turned, brandishing his […]
7. Delonte West Sleeping with LeBron’s Mom
It is one of the most infamous rumors in NBA history, and one that may have changed the Cavaliers’ fortune forever. Many believed that West slept with King James’ mother, which reportedly spurred him to take his talents to Miami the very next year.
8. Jordan’s Gambling Habit
It is common knowledge that Michael Jordan is an avid gambler, but one conspiracy holds the belief that his brief departure from the game in 1993 was a result of a secret suspension for his involvement in illegal gambling.
9. Latrell Sprewell Choking His Coach
The former All-Star could have been remembered for his play on the court. Instead, his career is marred by several incidents. In the 1997 season, Sprewell choked coach, P.J. Carlesimo during a practice, which lead to a 68-game suspension. Additionally, in 2004, Sprewell declined a $21 million contract saying, “I have a family to feed.”
10. Tony Parker Sleeping With Teammate’s Wife
The Spurs great and actress Eva Longoria seemed to be a match made in heaven. Not so, however, as his ex-wife discovered hundreds of texts between Parker and his own former teammate, Brent Barry’s, wife. While many believe their relationship was physical, sources close to Parker at the time claimed that he and Erin Berry […]
