Lakers NBA champion arrested in Arizona

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Former NBA guard Isaiah Rider, who was on the Los Angeles Lakers team that won the 2001 NBA Championship, has been arrested in Arizona.

Rider was taken into custody Thursday night for failing to comply with a court order, according to TMZ.

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The report states that he is expected to remain in custody until Tuesday.

This is Rider’s third arrest in the past year, according to TMZ. He was previously arrested twice in connection to a protective order obtained by his estranged wife.

Rider was charged with interfering with judicial proceedings Dec. 4, 2025, according to TMZ. A few days later he was arrested for failing to appear in court.

Isaiah Rider played in the NBA from 1993 to 2001, spending time with the Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, Hawks, Lakers and Nuggets.

Rider won the slam dunk contest in 1994 as a rookie and made the NBA All-Rookie First Team that year. However, he became known for issues off the court during his career, including accusations of assault and drug use.

He was cited for marijuana possession days before his first game as a new member of the Blazers in 1996. Rider went on to play three seasons with Portland, averaging 16.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists before being traded to Atlanta.

Rider later appeared in 67 games with the Lakers in 2000-01 when Los Angeles won the NBA title. He was not on the Lakers’ postseason roster, but he did receive a ring.

Rider averaged 16.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game across his nine NBA seasons. His best year came in 1994-95 when he averaged 20.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.

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