Wilcox cocked and got caught

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.

What is it with people and guns.. he's a 6'11 black athlete, wtf is he scared of.

Gangsta player with cornrows...

What is it with people and guns.. he's a 6'11 black athlete, wtf is he scared of.

Maybe he was after Korolev, if thats the case damn the cops!

Its not like he can dodge bullets, someone fires at him he has to fire back. Plus everyone's not like 50 cent to be shot 50 times and still live.

What is it with people and guns.. he's a 6'11 black athlete, wtf is he scared of.

A 5' 9" black rapper... carrying an Uzi...

What is it with people and guns.. he's a 6'11 black athlete, wtf is he scared of.

A 5' 9" black rapper... carrying an Uzi...

LOL ! That was a good one!

It's not a situation of "Kobe in Colorado" proportions, but it is the kind of incident that will derail a promising career especially if it starts happening frequently.

It's not a situation of "Kobe in Colorado" proportions, but it is the kind of incident that will derail a promising career especially if it starts happening frequently.

Exactly, Chris has still got plenty of upside. He ripped when he started early on and I think he just needs a chance to show what he can do, its so sad to see him screw up his career doing stuff like this. Ive always supported him but now if he starts getting into trouble I think its best Chris starts his career somewhere else.

He mightn't have a choice. Teams will generally only tolerate so much before they wash their hands of potential.