NBA Star James Harden Detained for Firearm Law Violation

NBA star James Harden faced a brief detention in Houston over a firearm offense. Police records indicate that security officials apprehended the Cleveland Cavaliers guard early Saturday morning after discovering a pistol in plain view inside his Mercedes.

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Police records state that law enforcement officers detained the Cleveland Cavaliers guard on Saturday at 3:41 AM local time because he had a pistol in his Mercedes for unexplained reasons in plain sight.

Harden acknowledged that the weapon belonged to him. He was subsequently taken into custody but was later released on $100 bail. According to police, the firearm was not stored in its required case and was clearly visible despite regulations.

The former MVP, who averaged 19.2 points and 5.5 assists per game during the recent playoffs, will have to defend himself in court in just over a week. Until then, he is prohibited from having any contact with firearms or ammunition.

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Harden confirmed that the weapon was his, after which he had to go to prison, and after paying a bail of one hundred dollars, he was released.

Harden's career includes stints with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, where he earned MVP honors in 2018, the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Los Angeles Clippers. His team, the Cavaliers, reached the Eastern Conference finals this year, where they were swept 4-0 by the New York Knicks.

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The police announced that the weapon was not in a specially designed case and that it was clearly visible despite the prohibition.