Hornets' James Bouknight arrested for DWI after he's found unconscious behind the wheel in parking garage

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Looking through the windscreen of the car, security observed a gun on Bouknight's lap, so they called the police. When police arrived, they were able to wake up the 6'4" NBA player and take him into arrest. Following his arrest, Bouknight was granted a $2,500 bond and freed.

Bouknight wasn't charged with any offences involving the gun because it is legal to carry a gun in public in North Carolina without a permit. 

"We are aware of the incident involving James Bouknight and are in the process of gathering additional information. We will have no further comment at this time," Charlotte Hornets statement on Bouknight's arrest read. The arrest of Bouknight is a concerning move for both him and the Hornets organization.

Bouknight has had four driving-related accidents since being drafted, including two in the past week. Another Charlotte Hornets player named Miles Bridges was arrested earlier this offseason on felony domestic violence allegations after his girlfriend claimed he had brutally abused her in front of their kids.

Speaking of his performance, Bouknight played in 31 games for the Hornets last season, averaging 5 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist.

Starting the season, the Charlotte Hornets will be without their top two scorers from 2021–2022. Miles Bridges is still a free agent due to his previously mentioned felony domestic violence arrest, and LaMelo Ball, an All-Star point guard, is anticipated to miss the start of the regular season owing to his sprained left ankle. A lot of people believe that the Charlotte Hornets would finish at the bottom of the rankings if Ball ends up missing a significant amount of time.