Netflix’s new documentary Untold: Shooting Guards reveals the intertwined fates of basketball players Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton. The new project exposes how the fates of these promising NBA talents collided in a locker room prank. Crittenton paid a hefty price following the locker room gun incident that started a chain of events that derailed his career, as the former NBA star also ended up facing more serious legal troubles later. He was convicted of manslaughter in 2015 and sentenced to 23 years in jail. In the courtroom, Crittenton apologized for his actions and confessed to making a “mistake.”
Here, we take a look at what exactly happened and where Javaris Crittenton is now.
What happened to Javaris Crittenton from Netflix’s Untold: Shooting Guards
Javaris Crittenton emerged as a promising new NBA talent after becoming the Los Angeles Lakers’ 19th pick in the 2007 NBA draft. Crittenton joined the Lakers but was later traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2008 and joined the Washington Wizards shortly after.
While playing for the Wizards, the basketball pro got involved in a locker room incident with teammate Gilbert Arenas. Reports stated that both players pointed guns at each other during an argument in a locker room on Christmas Eve over a gambling debt.
The involvement of guns during their heated argument led to an investigation, and both players were suspended briefly. Later, Arenas rejoined the Wizards. In September 2010, Crittenton joined the Charlotte Bobcats team on a non-guaranteed contract. However, Crittenton’s NBA career was cut short within a year, and the player was arrested on manslaughter charges for the accidental killing of Julian Jones in 2011 while trying to shoot a person who apparently robbed him.
Where is Javaris Crittenton now?
Javaris Crittenton pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in 2015 and initially received 23 years in prison. After spending 10 years behind bars, the former Los Angeles Lakers star got out in April 2023. Despite getting out of jail, Crittenton is still under strict probation policies and community service obligations.
As per reports, Crittenton seems to be currently adhering to the intensive probation rules, which will continue for five years. The 37-year-old must wear his monitoring device. He also has to follow a strict 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew. Along with restrictions, Crittenton will have to complete 7,200 hours of community service within the first decade of his probation. (via People)
Crittenton is occasionally active on Instagram. On January 1, 2025, the former shooting guard took to social media to express gratitude. He stated, “Year 37. I thank God for his forgiveness & mercy and allowing me to still be here on this earth, a free man. I thank God for His protection and strength to help me make it this far.”
