Photo shows James Bouknight had gun on his lap during DWI arrest

Feb 12, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight (5) before the start between the Charlotte Hornets and the Memphis Grizzlies at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

James Bouknight had a gun on his lap during his arrest on Sunday morning for driving while impaired, a photo shows.

Bouknight was arrested by the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday morning and released on $2,500 bond. The Charlotte Hornets guard was found unconscious in a parking deck, and had a Glock 23 handgun with him.

TMZ Sports on Wednesday shared a photo of the scene. The photo shows a gun on Bouknight’s lap, right in front of a bag of Doritos chips.

Photo Shows NBA's James Bouknight Passed Out In Car With Handgun In Lap https://t.co/7uMtHHNcac

— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) October 19, 2022

Not only is the second-year guard facing charges for the DWI, but he also is dealing with several other driving-related issues. The 22-year-old has December court dates to address separate speeding and reckless driving incidents.

On top of his recent issues, Bouknight had a fleeing the scene incident while he was a 19-year-old in college at UConn.