Jason Caffey Jailed for Being a Deadbeat Dad

After all but falling off the face of the earth since last appearing in the NBA in 2003, Jason Caffey is suddenly a regular in the news cycle -- though I'm guessing he wishes he could fade back into obscurity.

If you recall, Caffey was the third player (along with Sam Cassell and Gary Payton) cleared of assault charges last week from a 2003 incident outside a Toronto strip club. He dodged that bullet, but he couldn't miss this one from last Friday:

Former NBA veteran and two- time NBA Champion Jason Caffey was ordered arrested and incarcerated today in Fulton County Superior Court [Georgia] for his failure to pay over $77,000.00 in child support and attorney's fees. The Order goes on to say that he shall remain in jail until he pays the full amount and proves that he has medical, dental and life insurance for his child. Randy Kessler, lawyer for the child's mother notes that, "Mr. Caffey just isn't taking this seriously. He doesn't support or communicate with his child. Hopefully, now that he must face real consequences, he will realize the severity of the situation, and will live up to his obligations."

It's not immediately clear if these latest charges were the result of Caffey's brief return to the public eye, but I wouldn't be surprised. According to Basketball-Reference, Caffey, the 20th overall pick by the Bulls in 1995, made roughly $28 million over the course of his playing career, so I doubt he's going to get much sympathy from the judge for his failure to pay a "measly" $77 grand.

(via Ben Maller)