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Desmond Mason Arrested Over Divorce Court No-Show

The former NBA star was jailed for contempt of court after missing a hearing in his ongoing divorce case.

  • Desmond Mason, a former NBA Slam Dunk champion, was arrested in Oklahoma for contempt of court linked to his divorce proceedings.
  • Mason, 47, was detained on Wednesday and released later that night on a $50,000 bond.
  • The arrest was due to Mason's failure to appear at a court hearing as ordered in his divorce case with ex-wife Andrea Mason.
  • Mason had a notable NBA career spanning from 2000 to 2009, playing for teams like the Supersonics, Bucks, and Kings.
  • Aside from basketball, Mason is also known for his interest in art, having sold pieces to several celebrities.
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