The NBA released the following statement Thursday: "The benefit plans provided by the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association to our players are critically important to support their health and well-being throughout their playing careers and over the course of their lives which makes these allegations particularly disheartening. BROOKLYN, N.Y. (BVM) Sebastian Telfair should have been dominating the NBA alongside LeBron James. As part of his agreement with the court, Telfair must surrender his passports and remain in New York City. He appeared in 16 games, averaging 8.4 points and 2.8 assists in 20.9 minutes per game. He stayed in the league until 2014 and signed with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers to play professional basketball overseas in China. Telfair. Sebastian Telfair: Most people wake up every morning to go to work. The five-star recruit and 2004 USA Mr. Basketball was destined for success. 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Telfair started for the Suns in a 9187 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers. Sebastian Telfair risks everything in the hopes of providing a better life for his family and realizing his dream of playing professional ball. Williams also allegedly helped others obtain fake letters of medical necessity and impersonated a plan claim processor. Ten-year NBA veteran Sebastian Telfair was released from prison on $500,000 bail while his legal team appeals his sentence for the possession of illegal firearms, reports TMZ Sports, citing. Telfair, 34, was convicted in Brooklyn of weapons possession in April 2019. Under new head coach Nate McMillan, Telfair began the 200506 season as the starting point guard and was occasionally paired in the backcourt with another high school draftee taken in 2005, Martell Webster. But, he would prove to not be a major star for the duration of his career (2004-2015). Shawn Grant is a Chicago native and the Senior Editor of The Source Magazine. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Hornets' 2nd-year guard was arrested on DWI charges over the weekend. On June 11, 2017, Telfair and another man were arrested on weapons and marijuana-related charges during a traffic stop in Brooklyn. On July 20, 2009, Telfair was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers along with Craig Smith and Mark Madsen in exchange for Quentin Richardson. Officials say Telfair had 3 pistols, a semi-automatic rifle, a ton of ammo and a bulletproof vest . In other months, he had averaged 4.7 points and 1.9 assists on a .358 shooting percentage.[15]. Telfair also agreed to be confined to house. However, he later had a change of mind and went pro instead, a decision precipitated by a fatal shooting that occurred at the apartment complex where his family lived. [16] He became a free agent in the summer of 2013. Telfair improved upon his 200405 numbers; though his production was still seen[by whom?] Furthermore, when police searched Telfair's vehicle, they uncovered a loaded .45 caliber handgun under the passenger's seat. During the month of April in the shortened season, Telfair averaged an impressive 10.9 points and 3.6 assists on a .522 shooting percentage. The players named in the indictment allegedly engaged together in a widespread scheme aimed at defrauding the league's plan by submitting false insurance claims in order to get reimbursed for medical or dental services that were never actually rendered. I did that already (played in the NBA), Telfair told The Breakfast Club. Gender Reassignment for Kids is Wrong From White Hot Scandal to White House Shindig!!! Sebastian Telfair's mother, Erica Telfair, and older brother, Dan Turner, both passed away in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. LL Cool J and Questlove promise "The F.O.R.C.E. Telfair is the . Inside the vehicle, officers spotted a lit joint, and a subsequent search yielded three loaded handguns, a semiautomatic rifle, a ballistics vest, and several bags of marijuana that were among suitcases, clothing, shoes, and furniture parts. a company founded to help athletes with financial literacy. As part of his agreement with the court, Telfair must surrender his passports and remain in New York City. Back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic had high praise for Jamal Murray, calling him the Nuggets' "best player" after he went off for 34 points and nine assists in a 125-107 Game 1 rout over the Suns. He had committed to the University of Louisville during his senior year, but decided to turn professional instead. [18] On November 26, 2014, Telfair scored five points against the Utah Jazz. By subscribing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. NEW YORK (AP) Former NBA player Sebastian Telfair was sentenced on Monday to 3 1/2 years in prison in his New York City gun case. His alleged connection with the NBA fraud scandal is no doubt costing him. The fine results from Brooks failure to participate in team postgame media availability during the first round. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The former NBA ballers case stems from a June 2017 arrest on weapons and drug-related charges, Complex reports. Telfair was convicted. Telfair was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers as the 13th overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. "Through the Fire" chronicles the journey of Coney Island basketball star, Sebastian Telfair, from famed Lincoln High School straight to the NBA. In October 2013, Telfair signed a one-year deal with the Tianjin Ronggang of the Chinese Basketball Association. Telfair and his legal team appealed the sentence and asked that while the process plays out, they let Telfair bail out of prison. This is an ongoing investigation, but Telfair claims he received 17 real root canals in one year. NEW YORK (AP) Former NBA player Sebastian Telfair was sentenced on Monday to 3 1/2 years in prison in his New York City gun case. Ironically, Telfair is the founder of 99 Moves a company founded to help athletes with financial literacy. He remained in the league until 2014, when he signed with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers. [24], Telfair and a friend, Al Eden Fuentes,[25] were arrested early on April 20, 2007, and charged with felony possession of a weapon. I dont think the people disagree the judgment in this case sir, is what the jury convicted you of Youve achieved greatness in your life and this case doesnt take that away.. The last major, interview Telfair did was with The Breakfast Club, Unfortunately, his words havent aged well. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Telfair was also named New York State Mr. Basketball following his outstanding senior season at Lincoln. On July 22, 2008, the Minnesota Timberwolves re-signed Telfair to a three-year contract. The case stems from the athlete's 2017 arrest on weapons- and drug-related charges. Terrence Williams, who was selected 11th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Nets, is the alleged ringleader of the fraud scheme. by many commentators as being somewhat below par for an NBA starting point guard. The Portland Trail Blazers released a formal statement today about guard Sebastian Telfair's Saturday night whoops!-I'm-carrying-a-handgun incident when he attempted to board the team plane with . Former Knicks guard and two-time NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury, Telfair's cousin, confirmed the deaths in an interview with The Undefeated. with 2,785 points. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! Sebastian Telfair (born June 9, 1985) is an American professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. He. The last time he posted on his public, was before his sentencing in 2019. The five-star recruit and 2004 USA Mr. Basketball was destined for success. Telfairs stats were underwhelming; in 564 games, he averaged 7.4 points and 3.5 assists per game. Tekashi 6ix9ine's Kidnapper Denied Early Release From Prison Amid Coronavirus Concerns. He was sentenced in Brooklyn Supreme Court last month. [4] Living in the Surfside Gardens projects in Brooklyn's Coney Island, he attended Abraham Lincoln High School, where he became one of the most highly lauded and coveted high school basketball prospects in the country.[5]. In December 2005, Telfair suffered a thumb injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Steve Blake, who went on to have fewer turnovers and more assists. With a BVM Sports account, submitting content to appear on our website is easier to keep track of and share. [6] Originally, he had committed to the University of Louisville and head coach Rick Pitino. [20], On December 2, 2014, Telfair signed with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers for the rest of the 201415 CBA season. With Jimmy Butler hobbled late by an ankle injury, Miami gets big performances from Kyle Lowry and Kevin Love to take the series opener in New York. The last major interview Telfair did was with The Breakfast Club in November 2018. Watch! ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Telfair was arrested with Jami Thomas and charged with unlawful possession of a ballistic vest, unlawful possession of ammunition magazine, possession of a controlled substance, aggravated unlicensedoperator of a motor vehicle, and a motor vehicle equipment violation. Release date : August 2, 2007; Actors . It appears Sebastian Telfair is no longer behind bars. His tarnished reputation has caused him to lose countless sponsorship deals like how he lost. Send me email updates and offers from TMZ and its Affiliates. Live Tour" is the Grammys hip hop tribute on steroids, 50 Cent purchases 985,000-square-foot studio space for G-Unit Film & Television, Pharrell Williams' star-studded Something In The Water festival enlists Diddy as a surprise guest, Unofficial film of Frank Ocean's Coachella set is at the center of copyright concerns, Ralph Yarl's aunt says teen's good days outweigh the bad in latest update on his recovery, Kendrick Lamar's "Big Steppers" $110.9M revenue makes it hip hop's highest-grossing tour, Texas authorities identify Francisco Oropeza as suspect in mass shooting that killed an 8-year-old, Jermaine Dupri addresses outrage that Freaknik documentary will expose attendees' wild past, Cincinnati NAACP addresses racist remark white cop made toward Black colleague, Rev. Telfair wore number 30, as his traditional number 31 was retired by the Celtics. I can go play in China for another six years, take care of my family., Following Telfairs plea with the court, Judge John Hecht who was presiding over his case said, Im not going to say very much, Ive observed you throughout the trial. It appears Sebastian Telfair is no longer behind bars. Telfair was driving with a suspended Florida license. Telfair also agreed to be confined to house arrest from 7 PM to 7 AM daily while also wearing an electronic monitoring ankle bracelet. as well as some weed. Despite being multi-millionaires, a total of 18 former NBA players supposedly submitted fake reimbursement claims for medical and dental services they never had so that they could collect cash from the NBAs health care fund. Former NBA star Sebastian Telfair is no longer behind bars after receiving a 3.5-year prison sentence for gun-related charges. He was sentenced to 3/ years in prison last August, but is out on $500,000 bail and confined to house arrest from 7. He did an outstanding job of telling a wonderful family story - of a star NYC/Coney Island basketball player, Sabastian Telfair and his very interested family. "Through the Fire" chronicles the journey of Coney Island basketball star, Sebastian Telfair, from famed Lincoln High School straight to the NBA. Turner fell victim to COVID-19. Telfair is the cousin of Stephon Marbury, a former NBA and CBA star, and the half-brother of former NBA player Jamel Thomas. He tried to find his footing with teams including the Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors and Oklahoma City Thunder. Palacio, an assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers, has been placed on administrative leave by the team. Blueface and Chrisean Rock appear for episode two of The Jason Lee Show. The controversial couple talks love, troubles with the law, threesomes and so much more in this explosive installment of our latest REVOLT series. Though Telfair's sentencing wassignificantly lighterthan the 15 years he was originally facing, his attorneys have filed an appeal and asked that Telfair be released as "the process plays out." Youre not gonna look at me like Im less than something for something I did already My dream and my goal was to get out of the projects (which I did).. Police pulled them over for driving without headlights on and illegally parking. See production, box office & company info, Outstanding movie - tremendous view of what it takes to get into the NBA, Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA, ESPN (Entertainment & Sports Programming Network). Unfortunately, his words havent aged well. Telfair's Florida license at the time was suspended, and while searching the vehicle, police found a loaded .45-caliber handgun tucked under the passenger seat. Telfair ultimately was convicted to a single count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and was originally facing 15 years. Per the terms of Telfairs release, he must surrender is passports, stay in NYC, wear an ankle monitor and be on house arrest from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Telfair was initially facing a 15-year sentence. In 2019, his then-wife Samantha Rodriguez filed for divorce in what turned out to be messy in regard to finances and their two children, Samaya and Sebastian Jr. Then in 2020, Telfairs mother and brother passed away from COVID-19. Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Telfair was listed as the No. I was worried about things six months ago and Im not worried about them today.. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Im always going to be able to make money and do whatever I want to do. Telfair -- who famously appeared on Sports Illustrated's cover as a high schooler -- played for several teams in the NBA from 2004 to 2015. TMZ Sports has learned a judge agreed to those terms Thursday -- with an ankle monitor clearly a part of the deal -- and Telfair is now a free man. Im always going to be good, Telfair told The Breakfast Club. Telfair has posed for magazine covers, hung with Derek Jeter and Jay-Z and played on ESPN2, making him basketball's second-most-hyped high schooler ever, behind his friend LeBron James. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: stories | According to TMZ, Telfair appealed the sentence and asked to be released on bail. By the time he finished high school at Lincoln, he was the. He was a first-round pick of the Portland Trailblazers but never lived up to the . As it happened, rapper Fabolous was shot outside the same club shortly afterward. Although the Trail Blazers had already been eliminated from playoff contention that season, Telfair scored the game-winning basket against the Houston Rockets on April 5, 2006. Former NBA star Sebastian Telfair is no longer behind bars after receiving a 3.5-year prison sentence for gun-related charges. Last month, once hyped NBA point guard Sebastian Telfair was sentenced to three-and-a-half years behind bars for possession of illegal firearms. Former NBA player Sebastian Telfair was released from prison on Thursday (September 12) just days after he was sentenced to 3.5 years in his gun case. Per the terms of Telfair's release, he must surrender is passports, stay in NYC, wear an ankle monitor and be on house arrest from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Facebook Telfair was released on $500,000 bail. has over half a million views. 6:18 pm ET. "Through the Fire" chronicles the journey of Coney Island basketball star, Sebastian Telfair, from famed Lincoln High School straight to the NBA. Please dont take me from the society right now. Directors Alistair Christopher Jonathan Hock Stars Sebastian Telfair Rick Pitino Asher Beard See production, box office & company info Search on Amazon search for Blu-ray and DVD Add to Watchlist