Jailblazers keeping it real

The Fishing Geek · 07-07-2003, 10:35 AM

Damon's been arrested on drug charges again.

So, will this put him on the trading blocks now that the Ganja Blazers are trying to clean up their public image?

[ 07-07-2003, 11:38 AM: Message edited by: The Fishing Geek ]

Cool Texan · 07-07-2003, 12:23 PM

Why cant there be a universal 3 strikes rule.

lost_sailor · 07-07-2003, 02:34 PM

39 grams! Wrapped in aluminum foil? DUHHHHHHHHH --

OK, there's ONE guy that doesn't need to get ANY stupider!

steelhooked · 07-07-2003, 02:56 PM

they don't seem to get rid of them, they just keep adding trouble players. hey maybe we will get kobe now that he is eligible blazer material.

crabbait · 07-07-2003, 07:29 PM

What do you suppose the results would be if they pulled an unannounced urine test on the whole NBA??

Here's one to ponder: What do you suppose the results would be if they pulled an unannounced urine test on the entire Congress and Judicial branches?? I would pay to see those results! Problem is that Congress would say that the idea was an outrage and a violation of their constitutional rights and refuse to be tested!

Kruechief · 07-07-2003, 07:48 PM

Come on guys, let's wait until he is actually convicted before passing judgement. You know, his dad may have accidently dropped it into his bags and he was merely trying to return to him...

:grin:

Krue

tramp · 07-07-2003, 08:30 PM

he's not the sharpest tool in the shed.

1pump · 07-07-2003, 08:40 PM

Ya know, my initial reaction is amusement when I hear about these incidents, mainly because I recall my many misadventures and indiscretions of my youth. And yeah, so what, it's only weed.

But then I think, "This guy is getting paid an 8-figure salary for only working 7 months a year. He makes as much for 2 quarters of basketball as I do busting my butt in a year of 12 hour days. And by federal law I'm subject to both random and for-cause drug testing. Something ain't right here. I stay clean for a lot less incentive than he has."

And then it's not so funny.
If the dude wants to smoke a little bud on the road, fine. But for crying out loud, he should buy or lease his own plane so he doesn't have to deal with airport security and risk an embarrassing incident. It's not like he can't afford it. One thing he can't afford is more dumb-arse stunts like this.
How hard can it be to keep a low profile?

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Elwix · 07-07-2003, 09:33 PM

1pump:

You couldn't have said it better.

manchu49 · 07-07-2003, 09:39 PM

see pot does make you stupid... [img]graemlins/dork.gif[/img]

WaterDog · 07-07-2003, 09:44 PM

And I thought pot was pretty harmless?

Obviously it does do some brain damage.

[img]graemlins/dork.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/stupid.gif[/img]

Elwix · 07-07-2003, 09:54 PM

Some of the smartest people I've ever known indulged in weed now and then. And some of the dumbest people I've met wouldn't dream of trying it. I don't think weed has anything to do with smart and stupid. I've even met a few people who didn't understand why anyone would ever want to go fishing. I think some people are just smarter than others.

Stratocaster · 07-07-2003, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by manchu49:
see pot does make you stupid... [img]graemlins/dork.gif[/img]

How else could you explain it?

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AtWorkALot · 07-07-2003, 11:26 PM

Some people never learn. Why is talent so often wasted on stupid people?

trap50 · 07-08-2003, 03:39 AM

Elwix. Are some people smarter than others? Maybe some are dumber than others.

Either way he's on the low end.

pdxkevin · 07-08-2003, 05:20 AM

Bring Professional Basketball to Portland

There needs to be a professionalism clause in all of their contracts. One arrest/drug violation/assault/etc... and their contract is null and void. No bonus. No pay out. No walking money. Just good bye!

It is time we brought Professional Basketball to Portland!

CATCH AND EAT · 07-08-2003, 06:52 AM

Will another NBA team please make an offer to Damon? He comes with his own sign "Will play for weed". [img]graemlins/stupid.gif[/img] Send the idiot packing (no appology for the name calling here since evidence supports the mental capacity) . No wonder he never gets endorsements. How blantant and bold faced can a person get?

lost_sailor · 07-08-2003, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by fisherdan:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by manchu49:
see pot does make you stupid... [img]graemlins/dork.gif[/img]

How else could you explain it? <hr /></blockquote>How about, being stupid makes you wrap an ounce and a half of pot in aluminum foil and walk through a metal detector?

Silver Hilton · 07-08-2003, 07:00 AM

He's certainly a poster child for the argument that having extraordinary ability doesn't mean you have any common sense.

Silver Hilton · 07-08-2003, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by manchu49:
see pot does make you stupid... [img]graemlins/dork.gif[/img]

A statement which has as much logical validity as "Not smoking pot makes you commit errors in logical reasoning." :smile: Such as your persistent commission of a type of logical error known as Post hoc, ergo propter hoc" or "after the fact, therefore because of the fact". Kinda like saying that Bush was elected, the economy went in the toilet, therefore, Bush's election caused the economy to go in the toilet.

Perhaps a more relevant question is, what effect has his pot smoking had on his playing? I can't say that I follow basketball, but it seems like he's been earning his keep, or he would have been bounced from the team by now, if you'll pardon the pun.

Pyramid · 07-08-2003, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CATCH AND EAT:
"Will play for weed".

ROLMAO

Stratocaster · 07-08-2003, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by lost_sailor:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by fisherdan:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by manchu49:
see pot does make you stupid... [img]graemlins/dork.gif[/img]

How else could you explain it? <hr /></blockquote>How about, being stupid makes you wrap an ounce and a half of pot in aluminum foil and walk through a metal detector? <hr /></blockquote>UH, thats what i was referring to, sorry i was not more clear

Firedog · 07-08-2003, 12:35 PM

Was glad to see that the New team Pres. Imediately Fined and suspended him. It is a start, I didn't see the press conference but my neighbor said that when the President of the team was asked if he was going to trade hime his reply was "make me an offer". We could only be so lucky to start getting rid of some of these idiots.

Hoosier Daddy · 07-08-2003, 01:25 PM

....dduuuuudeee.....where's my Reynolds Wrap???

Did anyone really expect anything else from this guy? I have yet to see a photo or video of him when he DOESN'T look baked. And now, I actually believe he probably IS always baked.

...And Silver Hilton, he's not still with the team because he's "pulling his weight". He hasn't ever done that in Portland. He's here because Whitsitt agreed to pay him way more than he's worth for way longer a term than he deserves, and between being overpaid and this kind of crap popping up every few months, he is completely unmarketable (rightfully so) to any other team in the league. Heck, if you had a job that paid you that kind of money to sit around and do nothing, why not? The guys got a heck of an agent, I'll say that....must have hired him in between hits.....

Silver Hilton · 07-08-2003, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hoosier Daddy:

...And Silver Hilton, he's not still with the team because he's "pulling his weight". He hasn't ever done that in Portland. He's here because Whitsitt agreed to pay him way more than he's worth for way longer a term than he deserves, and between being overpaid and this kind of crap popping up every few months, he is completely unmarketable (rightfully so) to any other team in the league. Heck, if you had a job that paid you that kind of money to sit around and do nothing, why not? The guys got a heck of an agent, I'll say that....must have hired him in between hits.....

To which my response is, fire his stoned behind. That is the correct answer for dealing with any kind of drug (or alcohol) problem - quit producing, quit getting paid.

Tilla · 07-08-2003, 10:00 PM

Another reason to support Portland Winterhawks hockey.

AtWorkALot · 07-09-2003, 04:23 AM

Go Hawks go! Send Damon to basketball hell... the Clippers.

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The Fishing Geek · 07-09-2003, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tilla:
Another reason to support Portland Winterhawks hockey.

Do the Winterhawks do urine tests?

Hoosier Daddy · 07-09-2003, 03:35 PM

Hilton, I totally agree. (hope you don't think I was sniping you on that, just pointing out some stuff.... :smile: )

Silver Hilton · 07-09-2003, 05:53 PM

Hoosier, no problem. Or, as they say, no harm, no foul. :smile:

night stocker · 07-10-2003, 10:36 AM

steelhooked,good one Kobe and the blazers :laf:i can't take credit for this one but heard it on the radio.Damon and Damoner.you know,like dumb and dumber?NS

:laf:he would make what?$100million dollars?

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Leatherneck · 07-11-2003, 04:17 AM

Tilla....are you a Portland Winter Hawk fan. I've been going to Hawk games since they first came to Portland in 1976. I was 10yrs old and played hockey for PAHA. I've watched the Hawks win 2 Memorial Cups. Needless to say im a die hard fan. I wish this city would wake and realize that they have one of the best jr hockey teams in the WHL. By the way...screw the Blazers. When they traded Drexler and got rid of schonley they lost all of my respect. The team now is nothing but a gang of thugs. Go Hawks Go.

TheRogue · 07-11-2003, 05:20 AM

And, of course, the NBA Player's Union is going to fight it the whole way. Maybe the only group out there with enough money to take on Paul Allen

TR

AtWorkALot · 07-11-2003, 05:28 AM

Why would the Blazers have to give $25 mil to Damon to void his contract, then turn around and give the NBA another $25 mil? Sounds kind of stupid to me.