Clippers' Wilcox arrested on handgun charge
COLUMBIA, Md. (AP) - Los Angeles Clippers forward Chris Wilcox was arrested Monday and charged with carrying a gun in his car during a traffic stop.
Wilcox could not provide proof the gun belonged to him or that he had a permit, police said. He was charged with transporting a handgun in a vehicle and was released on his own recognizance, police added. A passenger was not charged.
The 22-year-old player was pulled over early Monday after an officer saw his car weaving. A canine team in the area assisted. When asked if there was anything in the car that would cause the dog to react, Wilcox said there was a gun, police said.
The officer found a .357-caliber revolver and a spent casing. Live ammunition and two spent shell casings also were in the car, police added.
Wilcox helped Maryland reach the Final Four in each of his two seasons, including an NCAA championship during his sophomore year. The Clippers drafted him in the first round in 2002. He signed a three-year, $6.2 million contract, with a fourth-year team option.
This season, he averaged 7.9 points and 4.2 rebounds in 18.6 minutes.
The Clippers said they were aware of the situation and had been in contact with Wilcox.
"His representatives are keeping us informed as to any developments," Clippers vice president of communications Joe Safety said in a statement. "Beyond that, there is nothing further we can add from our standpoint at this time."
Idiot, hes going down the same pathway as Eddie Griffin and Rodney White, just when I was proud to see him strut the red and blue.
