Behavioral Incidents
- 1995: In a game at Portland on February 6, he ran into the stands to punch a fan, later claiming the fan had heckled him over his wife's miscarriage (which was denied). The NBA suspended him for 10 games and fined him $20,000.
- 1995: Feigning a hamstring injury, he was given a leave of absence after the 1st game of the playoffs. Maxwell later admitted he was frustrated with not playing; the incident was hyped as Maxwell being disgruntled at the team's recent acquisition of Hall-of-Fame guard Clyde Drexler. His actions led to the Rockets ending his tenure with them.
- 1997: Maxwell was ordered to pay a woman $592,000 for knowingly infecting her with herpes.
- 2009: Maxwell was arrested in Florida for violation of probation charges related to failing to pay child support.
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