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. Report: Ex-NBA guard Telfair out on bail after appealing prison He was a first-round pick of the Portland Trailblazers but never lived up to the . 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Please dont take me from the society right now. Ex-NBA players arrested in $4M healthcare scam: Big Baby, Sebastian Sebastian Telfair has had a hellish last few weeks as he was convicted of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and was also sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for that crime. Telfair was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers as the 13th overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. He pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon and was sentenced to three years probation. Former Knicks guard and two-time NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury, Telfair's cousin, confirmed the deaths in an interview with The Undefeated. Telfairs stats were underwhelming; in 564 games, he averaged 7.4 points and 3.5 assists per game. Back in 2002, then-high schoolers graced the cover of SLAM Magazine together with the subheadline, Sebastian Telfair and LeBron James are about to rule the world. But as of today, Telfair has had countless run-ins with the law and is living a far different life than once imagined for the child prodigy. BROOKLYN, N.Y. (BVM) Sebastian Telfair should have been dominating the NBA alongside LeBron James. Telfair pleaded not guilty but was found guilty in April. Complex Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Telfair also agreed to be confined to house. He played in 75 games including 43 starts. He can only be found on Instagram and Twitter at @shawnxgrant. "Through the Fire" chronicles the journey of Coney Island basketball star, Sebastian Telfair, from famed Lincoln High School straight to the NBA. Tekashi 6ix9ine's Kidnapper Denied Early Release From Prison Amid Coronavirus Concerns. Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Telfair was listed as the No. He began what was supposed to be a 3.5-year prison sentence in August 2019, but reports by TMZ show that he was released just days later. [13], Right after the 2011 NBA lockout ended, Telfair signed with the Phoenix Suns on December 9, 2011. with 2,785 points. [19] He was waived by the Thunder that same day. Former NBA star Sebastian Telfair is no longer behind bars after receiving a 3.5-year prison sentence for gun-related charges. Sebastian Telfair's sister pleads guilty to threatening his ex Turner fell victim to COVID-19. [28] Sebastian was in New York at the time for what was supposed to have been only a matter of hours, being in between a move of residence, and for the opening of basketball courts at the Coney Island projects where he was raised. The trial occurred in 2019 and Telfair was ultimately, found guilty of possessing an illegal firearm, . 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." Ex-basketball star Sebastian Telfair's WIFE and EX-MISTRESS arrive in If you forgot your password, no worries: enter your email address and we'll send you a link you can use to pick a new password. 6:18 pm ET. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive. He began what was supposed to be a 3.5-year prison sentence in August 2019, but reports by TMZ show that he was released just days later. The mandatory prison sentence he received today is required by law and he has now been held accountable for the unlawful conduct, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said in a statement. Telfair was able to make a $500,000 bail and will not be able to leave his home between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. He remained in the league until 2014, when he signed with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers. Update: Ex-NBA Player Sebastian Telfair Released from Prison - VladTV NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Puerto Rican, Bronx born and raised, Samantha Telfair has earned the reputation as an energetic, exciting and strong leader in the fashion industry with . If he breaks those rules he will immediately go back to prison. He reportedly received at least $230,000 in kickback payments from 10 other players for his services. Who is Sebastian Telfair? Looking at his NBA career, net - Sportskeeda Unfortunately, his words havent aged well. In October 2008, the NBA handed him a three-game suspension following the guilty plea.[27]. Breaking down the Golden State-Los Angeles matchup with 3 things to watch, 1 X-factor and a series prediction. As part of his agreement with the court, Telfair must surrender his passports and remain in New York City. Telfair a once highly touted point guard with a. [24], Telfair and a friend, Al Eden Fuentes,[25] were arrested early on April 20, 2007, and charged with felony possession of a weapon. Powered by BizBudding, Sebastian Telfair Released From Prison Early Just Days After 3.5-Year Sentence In Gun Case, Drafted Player Looked Pissed That He Was Selected By The New England Patriots In Second Round (VIDEO), NFL Network Draft Reporter Accidentally Says Eagles Top Pick Jalen Carter Has A Big D*ck On Live TV (VIDEO). After the eighth grade, he was selected as the youngest player to get invited to the elite, . Telfair -- who famously appeared on Sports Illustrated's cover as a high schooler -- played for several teams in the NBA from 2004 to 2015. Sebastian Telfair Gets More Than 3-Year Prison Sentence for Gun Possession, Sebastian Telfair Facing 15 Years in Prison After Being Found Guilty in Weapons Case, Ex-NBA Player Sebastian Telfairs Estranged Wife Claims He Is Violent and Suicidal, Former NBA Player Sebastian Telfair Arrested With Guns, Ammunition, and Marijuana, 2017 arrest on weapons- and drug-related charges. By the time he finished high school at Lincoln, he was the. Telfair is the cousin of Stephon Marbury, a former NBA and CBA star, and the half-brother of former NBA player Jamel Thomas. [10] He was given the # 3 jersey while with Minnesota, the same number that his cousin, Stephon Marbury wore while playing for that team. Broken Hoop Dreams: Where Did It Go Wrong for Former Phenom Sebastian Blake continued as the starting point guard with Telfair coming off the bench. As part of his agreement with the court, Telfair must surrender his passports and remain in New York City. Its unclear how he was released so early when he wasnt eligible for parole until 2022. [3], Telfair was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Erica Telfair and Otis Telfair, a Vietnam War veteran who served as a Marine. **NO COPYRIGHT IS INTENDED. Hornets' 2nd-year guard was arrested on DWI charges over the weekend. Telfair notched 6.8 points and 3.3 assists per contest. The cousin of New York Knicks player Stephon Marbury and brother of former Providence College player Jamel Thomas, Telfair has to take his Coney Island team to the championship, decide whether to atten Cast & Crew Read More Jonathan Hock Director COMPLEX participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means COMPLEX gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. Just Days After 3.5-Year Sentence In Gun Case. Sebastian Telfair now: Bizarre turn from prodigy to prison Officials say Telfair had 3 pistols, a semi-automatic rifle, a ton of ammo and a bulletproof vest . The last time he posted on his public Twitter and Instagram was before his sentencing in 2019. 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. "My kids gonna think I hurt somebody,"he reportedly said. I wake up every morning so I can go to school so I can play basketball. 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I was worried about things six months ago and Im not worried about them today.. Choose your favorite sports and teams to follow to be able to see all of the content you want to enjoy first. Telfair was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the thirteenth overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft. The trial occurred in 2019 and Telfair was ultimately found guilty of possessing an illegal firearm. In 2019, his then-wife Samantha Rodriguez. Telfair was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers as the 13th overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. Telfair pleaded guilty to. Telfair, 34, was convicted in Brooklyn of weapons possession in April 2019. He started with the Portland Trail Blazers and spent time with the Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves and other teams before ending his career in China in 2014. 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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. TMZ details Telfair is currently out of the big house and will now be free through the appeals process. By subscribing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. 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. The last time he posted on his public, was before his sentencing in 2019. Telfair was picked thirteenth overall in the 2004 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers on the heels of an eminent high school career playing for Abraham Lincoln 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. 8:32 AM PT -- According to court docs obtained by TMZ Sports Telfair was released on $500,000 bail. The last major interview Telfair did was with The Breakfast Club in November 2018. caught with several items during a traffic stop, including a semiautomatic rifle. His younger brother Ethan Telfair, who likewise featured in the documentary film, played basketball at Idaho State. Overall, Telfair is living a very private life. [11], On February 17, 2010, Telfair was traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a three-team, six-player trade that sent Antawn Jamison from the Washington Wizards to Cleveland, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, a 2010 first-round pick (which became Lazar Hayward) and the rights to Emir Preldi from Cleveland to Washington, Drew Gooden from Washington to Los Angeles, and Al Thornton from Los Angeles to Washington. Heres a look at where 37-year-old Sebastian Telfair is now and how he got here. As bizarre as life has been for Telfair, hes noted that hes proud of how far hes come. In the 200708 season, Telfair had his best season as a pro, averaging 9.3 points and 5.9 assists per game. 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).. 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 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. All Rights Reserved. Watch! ESPN's critically acclaimed documentary captures all the action, emotion and excitement of an amazing year in the life of Coney Island's hoop prodigy. [6] Originally, he had committed to the University of Louisville and head coach Rick Pitino. 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