— Former Duke University forward Christian Laettner, who ventured into the business world following his 13-year professional basketball career, could wind up in bankruptcy court if he fails to pay off those he owes, including Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart.

Stewart is one of five creditors seeking a total repayment of $14.05 million, according to court records. The group filed involuntary bankruptcy proceedings against Laettner on June 28.

According to court records, Stewart is seeking $3,629,230, Ernie Sims – a former NFL linebacker – is seeking $1,482,729, National Servicing & Administration claims it is owed $7,321,230, D&F DCU LLC has requested $1,382,545 and Park Lane LBC, LLC is seeking $236,192.

Laettner was a partner, with Duke teammate Brian Davis, in a real estate development in Durham that sold for $187 million in February. According to reports, Fuller Street Developments – a business that received $28.3 million from the sale – also listed Laettner as a partner.

Laettner, who earned more than $61 million in the NBA – has battled legal troubles since his departure from professional basketball.

In 2011, Laettner and Davis were sued by former NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman for $3.7 million after Laettner and Davis failed to repay a $3 million loan.

Laettner and Davis were also ordered to repay NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen $2.5 million by a Lake County, Ill., court judge in 2010 after failing to purchase the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies.

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