New Delhi, June 13 -- NBA fans received unexpected news on Saturday when Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested in Texas and charged with the unlawful carrying of a weapon. The misdemeanour charge stems from authorities finding a handgun in his vehicle in the Houston area. The incident has quickly drawn attention given Harden's long history with the city and his status as a veteran NBA player.

Law enforcement officials stated that the handgun was in plain sight inside the vehicle and was not secured in a holster. This led directly to the misdemeanour charge of unlawful carrying of weapons. The arrest occurred in Houston, where Harden spent nine seasons with the Rockets and built a massive following. Even after moving to othe...