Sebastian Telfair is now behind bars ... TMZ Sports has learned the former NBA star has officially begun his prison sentence. Records show the 40-year-old reported to Fort Dix FCI in New Jersey, where he's expected to remain for the next six months.

Former NBA star Sebastian Telfair is reportedly looking to the highest office in the land to avoid his lengthy prison stay this year. The Brooklyn, NY native and Lincoln High legend is scheduled to be put behind bars for six months on Tuesday after allegedly violating the conditions of his