Former Thunder Player Desmond Mason Arrested in OKC
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Former Thunder Player Desmond Mason Arrested in OKC
Former Oklahoma City Thunder and Oklahoma State basketball player Desmond Mason has been arrested in Oklahoma City on a felony theft warrant out of Texas.
According to a police report filed in Collin County, Texas, a couple claims they hired Desmond Mason to frame a valuable piece of sports memorabilia but never received the completed item.
Investigators say the sports memorabilia involved in the case is valued at more than $40,000.
The arrest is drawing attention across Oklahoma because of Mason’s longtime connection to both the Thunder organization and Oklahoma State athletics.
Desmond Mason Accused in Sports Memorabilia Case
According to the Texas police report, the couple allegedly commissioned Desmond Mason to complete custom framing work involving high-value sports memorabilia.
Authorities say the item was never returned to the owners.
The report alleges the memorabilia tied to the case carries an estimated value exceeding $40,000.
Investigators have not publicly released additional details regarding the specific memorabilia item involved.
The felony warrant for Desmond Mason was issued out of Collin County, Texas.
Former Thunder Player Returned to Oklahoma City
After retiring from the NBA in 2009, former Thunder player, Desmond Mason returned to Oklahoma City where he became heavily involved in the local arts community.
Mason currently operates an art studio in Midtown Oklahoma City and has remained a recognizable public figure throughout the state.
Before his NBA career, Mason starred for Oklahoma State basketball and later played professionally for several NBA teams, including the Oklahoma City Thunder.
His basketball career and Oklahoma ties have made the arrest a high-profile case locally.
Desmond Mason Arrested in Oklahoma City
Authorities arrested Desmond Mason in Oklahoma City in connection with the Texas felony warrant.
As of Monday morning, booking information connected to the case remained active through Oklahoma County records.
Additional court and inmate information regarding Desmond Mason is available through the Collin County court system and the Oklahoma County Detention Center.
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