Sebastian Telfair gets busted on gun charges

Posted on Fri Apr 20, 2007 at 04:19:04 PM EST in NBA
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The NBA season ended on Wednesday, so it shouldn't be surprising that ballers are getting popped by the cops by Friday. And getting the off-season started with a bang is Celtics guard Sebastian Telfair who was arrested around 4:00 a.m. Friday morning in New York after he was pulled over going 77 mph in a 45 mph zone. Now, speeding doesn't usually get someone thrown in the slammer, but packin' heat often will. Officers found a loaded .45 caliber handgun stashed under the front passenger seat and charged Telfair and his thug homey, Al Eden Fuentes, with second-degree possession of a weapon which is a felony. Ouch! Telfair also got slapped with a couple misdemeanors for not having a proper driver's license and speeding.

This is nothing new for the high schooler gone pro because back in October Telfair was allegedly involved in a robbery/shooting/hired hit with rapper Fabolous that ended up with Telfair being investigated while his buddies painted him to be a sweet heart. Stephon Marbury and his lawyer both seemed to think there was no way their boy could be involved. Could it have just been a coincidence? Hell, no! But apparently Telfair is quite the charmer. According to police, "He was very polite and cooperative with our officers."

While he might be polite, we're not being fooled by the baby face and big smile. If he's such a great guy who would never involve himself with criminal activity, then why does he have a loaded gat up under the seat? Call us crazy but we can't imagine Dwyane Wade or LeBron James rolling with a pistol by their side. Carmelo Anthony on the hand...

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[NYJournalNews.com]: Celtics star collared on gun charge on Bronx River Parkway; team has no comment

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