Former Milwaukee Bucks standout Desmond Mason, known for his high-flying dunks and steady presence on the court, has found himself in legal trouble off the hardwood. The 48-year-old was arrested on May 7 in Oklahoma City on a felony warrant for theft of property, according to the Oklahoma County Detention Center's online database.

Mason, who played four seasons with the Bucks across two stints in the 2000s, is currently being held without bond and has been labeled a "flight risk" by local station News9. Before being booked, he was treated at a hospital, though details on his condition remain unclear.

The arrest stems from a dispute over a job Mason agreed to complete for a Texas couple in early 2025. The couple hired him to frame sports memorabilia and paid him over $9,800 for the work, News9 reported. While Mason reportedly sent the couple proof that he had finished the job, he allegedly cut off communication with them afterward. The memorabilia and authentication documents are valued at roughly $40,000, according to the station.

For basketball fans, Mason's name brings back memories of a dynamic era in the NBA. Drafted 17th overall in the first round of the 2000 NBA Draft, he quickly made a name for himself by winning the 2001 Slam Dunk Contest, showcasing the athleticism that would define his career. He joined the Bucks midway through the 2002-03 season as part of the infamous trade that sent Ray Allen, Ronald Murray, and Kevin Ollie to the Seattle Supersonics for Gary Payton and Mason.

While Payton left the following offseason, Mason stayed and became a key contributor. In the 2003-04 season, he played all 82 games, starting 31, and averaged 14.4 points per game, helping the Bucks finish 41-41 before falling to the eventual champion Detroit Pistons in the first round of the playoffs. The next season, he reached a career-high 17.2 points per game over 80 games with 71 starts, cementing his reputation as a reliable scorer.

After a trade to the New Orleans Hornets for Jamaal Magloire before the 2005-06 season, Mason returned to Milwaukee as a free agent in 2007. He played the 2007-08 season with the Bucks, shooting a career-best 48.2% from the field while averaging 9.7 points in 59 games, 56 of which he started. He was traded again in the summer of 2008 as part of a three-team, six-player deal, marking the end of his time in Milwaukee.

This legal incident is a stark contrast to the highlight-reel plays that once made Mason a fan favorite. As the story develops, the sports world will be watching closely, reminded that even former stars can face challenging times away from the game.