Former NBAer Isaiah Rider Arrested For Probation Violation

Some sad news out of Arizona, as TMZ is reporting former NBA star Isaiah “JR” Rider was arrested for violating the terms of his probation: “Former NBA 1st round draft pick Isaiah ‘J.R.’ Rider was arrested in Arizona this week for violating his probation … TMZ has learned. Rider — who played in the NBA from 1993 to 2001 — is currently behind bars in Maricopa County on a no-bail hold.  It’s unclear why police believe Rider violated his probation. Rider’s probation stems from a 2010 incident — where he fled from police after they tried to pull him over for driving erratically. He pled guilty to unlawful flight from a law enforcement vehicle. Rider has had a long history of run-ins with police — over the years, he’s been arrested for fraud, battery, domestic violence, false reporting, kidnapping and possession of narcotic drugs. Rider was an NBA journeyman — who played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers and the Denver Nuggets.”