Isaiah Rider, the high-flying slam dunk champion who once captivated NBA fans, is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. The 55-year-old former Los Angeles Lakers guard was arrested Thursday night in Arizona for failing to comply with a court order, marking his third arrest in recent months.

According to Maricopa County jail records, Rider was booked Friday morning on a misdemeanor charge related to the court order violation. TMZ Sports reported that the former slam dunk champ is expected to remain in custody until Tuesday after a guilty finding on the offense.

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This latest arrest adds to a troubling pattern for Rider, who has been entangled in legal issues stemming from alleged incidents involving his wife, Vanessa. In December, he was taken into custody for allegedly violating a protective order Vanessa had obtained, and he was charged with interfering with judicial proceedings. Days later, he was arrested again after missing a court hearing related to that order.

Vanessa has maintained that the protective order is necessary to ensure the safety of both herself and their children. The repeated violations suggest a deepening conflict that has now escalated into multiple court appearances and jail stints.

Rider, who won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1994 with a memorable between-the-legs jam, was the No. 5 overall pick in the 1993 NBA Draft out of UNLV. He played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, Atlanta Hawks, Denver Nuggets, and Lakers, winning an NBA championship with the Lakers in 2001. Over his career, he averaged 16.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, earning a spot on the All-Rookie team in 1994.

Rider's legal troubles have cast a shadow over his basketball legacy, which also includes his son, Zaire Wade, who was arrested on felony domestic violence charges in a separate incident. The family's legal woes highlight the challenges that sometimes follow former athletes off the court.

As Rider awaits his next court date, the NBA community is left to reflect on how a once-celebrated career can take such a drastic turn. For now, the former slam dunk champion remains behind bars, with his future uncertain.