James Bouknight was unconscious, had gun on his lap before arrest

Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight. Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Hornets' James Bouknight was unconscious, had gun on his lap before DWI arrest

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 10/19/22

James Bouknight had a gun on his lap during his arrest on Sunday morning for allegedly driving while impaired, a photo shows.

Bouknight was arrested by the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday morning and released on $2,500 bond. The Charlotte Hornets guard was found unconscious in a parking deck, and he had a Glock 23 handgun with him.

On Wednesday, TMZ Sports shared a photo of the scene. The photo shows a gun on Bouknight’s lap, right in front of a bag of Doritos chips.

Photo Shows NBA's James Bouknight Passed Out In Car With Handgun In Lap https://t.co/7uMtHHNcac

— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) October 19, 2022

Not only is the second-year guard facing charges for the DWI, but he also is dealing with several other driving-related issues. The 22-year-old has December court dates to address separate speeding and reckless driving incidents.

On top of his recent issues, Bouknight had a fleeing the scene incident while he was a 19-year-old in college at UConn.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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