[CochiseParticipant]

The saga of ex-Seattle SuperSonics center Robert Swift continues to get sadder and more sordid. The 29-year-old Swift, the 12th-overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft straight out of high school, was arrested in mid-November for alleged possession of a sawed-off shotgun after authorities searched his room in the home of his friend, a suspected drug dealer. Swift admitted to being a heroin addict and was thought to have served as muscle for his friend and dealer. It was the latest incident in a series of unfortunate stories involving Swift, who crashed out of the NBA in late 2009 following several injuries.

 

Swift was arrested again Tuesday for another alleged crime. Amy Clancy of KIROTV.com has the story:

According to sources, the 7-foot-1 former NBA basketball player and 28-year-old Carlos Abraham Anderson of Everett put masks over their faces and attempted to rob a home in broad daylight. Witnesses notified the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.

“I believe there were a couple of people who called in, they saw masked subjects on the property, reported that at least one of them was armed with a weapon, one possibly with a baseball bat,” Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Shari Ireton told KIRO 7. “It appeared they were either trying to make an entry or knocking on the door.”

Sources told KIRO 7 that Swift was armed with multiple weapons when he was taken into custody.

The 29-year-old Swift has already been charged in King County Superior Court for possessing an illegal sawed-off shotgun. The weapon was found – along with a cache of other weapons – in the home of his Kirkland roommate late last year.

When Swift failed to show up for his November 26th court appearance in Seattle, a warrant for his arrest was issued. Ireton confirmed that warrant was one of the reasons Swift was booked into the King County Jail in Seattle instead of the Snohomish County Jail in Everett.

Clancy adds that authorities are still searching the suspects’ car in connection with the planned invasion. It is possible that Swift will see further charges if that search uncovers anything else, although that is just speculation at this point.

It is hard to imagine a sadder state of affairs for Swift. He refused to abandon and eventually left his foreclosed-upon, trashed home in February and March 2013, suggesting serious issues. November’s arrest confirmed those fears. The fact that Swift failed to appear at his court date and has now been arrested yet again only adds to the impression that he needs serious help

[ConsiderableUpsideParticipant]

Sad story, heroin is a terrible drug.  It’s quite possible his dope use began before or during his days as a teenage nba player.  Makes you wonder what could have been.  He never struck me as being all that talented but I’m sure we never saw him at anywhere his peak form on the court.  

What’s up with all the guns and being muscle for dealers thing though?  Being an addict is one thing that is a bit extreme.  Chris Herren actually had a relatively successful pro career despite being a heroin addict at the time, which seems even more amazing to me now.  Hopefully Swift can find a way to change his life the way Herren did before he ends up dead.

[ConsiderableUpsideParticipant]

Sad story, heroin is a terrible drug.  It’s quite possible his dope use began before or during his days as a teenage nba player.  Makes you wonder what could have been.  He never struck me as being all that talented but I’m sure we never saw him at anywhere his peak form on the court.  

What’s up with all the guns and being muscle for dealers thing though?  Being an addict is one thing that is a bit extreme.  Chris Herren actually had a relatively successful pro career despite being a heroin addict at the time, which seems even more amazing to me now.  Hopefully Swift can find a way to change his life the way Herren did before he ends up dead.

[TRC1991Participant]

Sh!ttiest draft pick ever. I remember the anger flowing through my veins when Seattle blew a pick on this joke. 

[TRC1991Participant]

Sh!ttiest draft pick ever. I remember the anger flowing through my veins when Seattle blew a pick on this joke. 

[CU.LIONSParticipant]

It’s only sh*tty if you have a crystal ball. It’s not like Swift was the top pick of the draft and at the time was considered a good prospect. Detroit drafted Darko Milicic over Melo, Wade and Bosh. My Boston Celtics drafted Len Bias and he died in 2 days after the draft. That same draft Dallas drafted RoyTarpley who actually was leading the NBA in rebounds while coming off the bench. Tarpley was given 3 chances back then after failing Drug tests. He never could stop. Now he’s dead too. At this pace Swift will follow as well.

The key for future kids/players or anyone is NEVER try drugs even once, It will inevitably lead you down a road to your demise.

[CU.LIONSParticipant]

It’s only sh*tty if you have a crystal ball. It’s not like Swift was the top pick of the draft and at the time was considered a good prospect. Detroit drafted Darko Milicic over Melo, Wade and Bosh. My Boston Celtics drafted Len Bias and he died in 2 days after the draft. That same draft Dallas drafted RoyTarpley who actually was leading the NBA in rebounds while coming off the bench. Tarpley was given 3 chances back then after failing Drug tests. He never could stop. Now he’s dead too. At this pace Swift will follow as well.

The key for future kids/players or anyone is NEVER try drugs even once, It will inevitably lead you down a road to your demise.

[GronounoursParticipant]

 Don’t be silly. Many people (I included) try drugs and nothing ‘inevitable’ happens to them. Of course, if you never try drugs (or alcohol), you cannot become a drug (alcohol) addict, but let’s not be ridiculous.

[GronounoursParticipant]

 Don’t be silly. Many people (I included) try drugs and nothing ‘inevitable’ happens to them. Of course, if you never try drugs (or alcohol), you cannot become a drug (alcohol) addict, but let’s not be ridiculous.

[SeattleSuperChronicsParticipant]

Hard to have compassion for such stupidity. Have fun sleeping in a prison with that 7ft frame. 

[SeattleSuperChronicsParticipant]

Hard to have compassion for such stupidity. Have fun sleeping in a prison with that 7ft frame. 

[CU.LIONSParticipant]

I can’t seem to edit my post. It should have read that Swift was NOT the Sh*tiest pick ever, Just a Sh*itty one, And I agree, it’s hard to feel sorry for him.

[CU.LIONSParticipant]

I can’t seem to edit my post. It should have read that Swift was NOT the Sh*tiest pick ever, Just a Sh*itty one, And I agree, it’s hard to feel sorry for him.

[EndlessknightParticipant]

According to basketball reference he earned over 11 million dollars in his NBA career, even if you assumed taxes and agent fees took 60% that’s still more than enough money to live comfortably on. 

[EndlessknightParticipant]

According to basketball reference he earned over 11 million dollars in his NBA career, even if you assumed taxes and agent fees took 60% that’s still more than enough money to live comfortably on. 

[PurpleMonkeyDishwasherParticipant]

 I would compare him to the tragedy that was Roy Tarpley except that Tarpley had talent.  Robert Swift is for all intents and purposes dead just like Tarpley.  

[PurpleMonkeyDishwasherParticipant]

 I would compare him to the tragedy that was Roy Tarpley except that Tarpley had talent.  Robert Swift is for all intents and purposes dead just like Tarpley.  

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