Via TMZ Sports:

TMZ Sports has learned … Cliff was pulled over at around 9:30 PM CT in Chicago, Ill. after cops claim he failed to stop at a stop sign at an intersection.

Officers say when they questioned Cliff … he admitted to having a firearm under his driver’s seat — and when officers checked, they say he did indeed have a loaded pistol in the car.

Cops say the 24-year-old told them he had the gun because he was on his way to Englewood and was nervous for his safety.

Cops also say Alexander admitted to having weed on him … and claim they found a “clear plastic bag” with a green substance in it when they searched him.

Alexander, who cops say does NOT have a concealed carry license — was arrested and booked on a felony charge of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.

This is the perfect example of a guy with a ton of talent, but a lack of focus.  He could have been a big time NBA star.

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