Dallas Pot Explains Alot
In a stunning move of Jose Canseco proportions, maverick Maverick owner Mark Cuban admits to smoking a bit of the herb. In his gallant attempt to defend player #420 Cuban fell on his bong sword and toked one for his team.
Mav's fans worldwide responded with unanimous and immediate response of "duh". One Mavs fan summed it up saying, "well, this explains a lot of things ...".
In a startling related development, Carmelo Anthony and Lamar Odom instructed their agents to demand immediate trades to Dallas. "I want to play for a guy that get's me and understands my needs," explained Melo.
On a personal note in keeping with the times, I am embarrassed to report that I too have been known to indulge in the occasional bowl. Unlike Josh Howard, my lapses have not always occurred in the off-season and led to the occasional unfortunate blog post.
I just hope young people everywhere will learn from my mistakes and realize that blogging while stoned can only lead to bad things .
I apologize to my fans family and vow never to blog high again (unless Mark Cuban says it's ok).
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oh man I forgot
To read those playoff predictions you made. I waited till the first round and then forgot about them. Guess I should see what you thought now.
Shaq:"The kobster, he's an assassin" Answer for who should be mvp.
by ldeep on May 22, 2008 9:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Just remember
I was totally baked when those were made….hmmm brownies
Blogging Suns Basketball
by Phoenix Stan on May 22, 2008 11:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's ok.
We’re all guilty of it.
Posting and Toasting: Unabashed Knicks fanaticism with the occasional poop joke.
by Seth on May 22, 2008 10:14 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
How can any billionaire seem so insecure?? Geez.
I never see anyone fall over themselves to defend their decisions as much as he does. I guess money can’t solve psychological insecurity problems.
Whether who did what and when, so what. But to make this admission to stand up for his player, or more specifically, the contract he gave to JHO, just really disqualifies him from any last shred of influence he had in the NBA.
Wondering what the skip-2-my-loo to do next with my empty summer
by ZonaFlash on May 23, 2008 1:00 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Your high
He’s my hero…Cuban for President.
Blogging Suns Basketball
by Phoenix Stan on May 23, 2008 8:46 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
President of the Cubs, that is.
One better: Cuban for Commish!
Wondering what the skip-2-my-loo to do next with my empty summer
by ZonaFlash on May 23, 2008 9:43 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
what about the kids?
This has its humorous side, but now what do we say to the kids who are smoking their way through high school? My wife is an English teacher in a HS, and she has seen several instances of kids obviously stoned in class. What message are we sending?
April 29, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Sun. Is the sky falling?
by Hawk42 on May 23, 2008 9:52 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Valid question
Like booze, weed is for grown-ups. Any kind of mind-altering substance is bad for developing bodies and brains. If it weren’t illegal, this would be a lot easier to explain to the Youth of America.
by Mike Lisboa on May 23, 2008 10:19 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
what is bad for kids is bad for adults
This statement is why we have a societal problem. It is not just bad for kids. It is bad for everyone. I don’t mean to open a can of worms or debate the legal/illegal argument for drugs. There’s a reason why employers test for it. Use of pot will make a less effective worker. Brain functions are compromised.
The reason I bring up kids, is that they are still forming reasoning and judgement patterns. But if they see adults doing something, they will do it. All other training can go out the window. The adult that does it is the result of the kid that did not form effective reasoning as a child.
Why is it that we as humanity have to have something to get high on (drugs, alcohol, gmabling, etc.)? I prefer to find that high within myself.
The reason it is illegal is that if it wasn’t, there wouldn’t be much work getting done. As much as the smokers of tobacco smoke, I guaranteeif they were smoking cannabis, we wouldn’t reach our project milestones.
April 29, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Sun. Is the sky falling?
by Hawk42 on May 23, 2008 12:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brain Development
Brain development is also the issue. The part of the brain that works on “common sense” does not fully develop in males until, on the average, 18-22. It develops a little sooner for women. It’s like, science, and stuff. Therefore, mind-altering things really do have a bigger impact on teens because of the arrested development.
So, it’s actually worse for kids. Not to sing the praises of anything for adults, but the kids are at a higher risk.
Mmmmm ... Guinness
by JSun on May 23, 2008 1:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was my point.
JSun elaborated on my point. Once cognitive functions are fully developed it’s less bad to engage in psychotropic shenanigans.
I’m not a huge marijuana proponent, so you’ll get no lengthy defense of why it should be legal here. I was just saying that the adult brain is much better equipped to handle drugs of any kind than the developing ones in youngsters.
by Mike Lisboa on May 23, 2008 1:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a time and a place for everything
That time and place is called “college”
Seriously, though, what is the answer? Who knows. I sure do not. With my kids, though, it’ll be a boot in the ass. We have one of those video monitors for the baby’s room. She’s about 16 months now, but it was/is useful in knowing when she’s rustling and stuff. I’m sending that camera to college with her. No joke. And polishing my kicking boots.
Regardless of whether these players want to be role models, they are. Back in the day, boozing, philandering athletes were protected and the kids were able to see their heroes in black and white. I think it was better. I want to keep things black-and-white for my kids for as long as possible. My theory is that they’ll get to gray soon enough, but the longer things are in black-and-white the stronger moral compass they’ll have. Then, they’ll go to college.
Mmmmm ... Guinness
by JSun on May 23, 2008 10:41 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to party?
That first statement is why ASU has never been rated highly in any academic rating.
April 29, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Sun. Is the sky falling?
by Hawk42 on May 23, 2008 12:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Boris for Josh?
I thought that rather than describe the article, I would link it:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/stories/052308dnspomavshoward.3388138.html
Look at the last item in the chart. Would you do it?
April 29, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Sun. Is the sky falling?
by Hawk42 on May 23, 2008 12:43 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably yes
If the Suns were trying to find a Marion replacement, probably. Diaw and Howard bring different things tot he table, though.
Mmmmm ... Guinness
by JSun on May 23, 2008 1:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely
Howard is Way more consistent on both ends(esp. D) than Diaw. Although I like Diaw maybe better when playing at the top of his game.
by tkired on May 27, 2008 7:33 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Josh
as many of you may already know, this josh howard pot thing is WAY overblown. It was a quote from an interview a YEAR ago on Truehoop.
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-32-119/Josh-Howard-Lies-Less-Than-Other-Pot-Smokers.html
Here Henry Abbott explains the situation. And hey, I know some people who can drive on REAL hallucinogenics, it ain’t nearly as hard to do anything on pot. ;)
by tkired on May 27, 2008 7:15 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Howard opened the can of worms
That’s not true, I heard it myself. He came on 103.3 ESPN here in Dallas a week ago, and basically stumbled his way through an interview on Michael Irvin’s radio show. He said (among other things) that he didn’t think it affected his reputation or his kids camp. He also implied he thought it was no big deal, but stammered through a response when asked if it affected his recall of plays (he is known for not knowing where he is supposed to be on plays).
Also, you need to get a doctor to give any real worthwhile opinions on ability or diminished ability with the weed. Everyone says they can HANDLE it, but to be very aware and use well known routes is important also. For instance, it is asking for trouble to go somewhere you have never been while partaking. It is imnportant to know what kind of pot is being used. There are three main varieties with various levels of potency, as well as the possibility of it being laced with something, soaked with hash oil, etc. You can’t make a general statement, “I can handle it”.
Also, you have to figure a multimillion dollar athlete can get much better quality stuff that your average college bum.
April 29, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Sun. Is the sky falling?
by Hawk42 on May 27, 2008 11:37 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
what you heard
was an indirect follow-up to the interview on Truehoop, which got partially quoted in an AP article when shit hit the fan during the playoffs. He obviously has no trouble improving his game in the offseason, does not smoke anywhere near game/practice time, has not really gotten into sketchy situations.
However, I will agree with you about different types of weed, there’s sooo many different kinds, and with your comment on drug “conditioning.” You forgot to mention all the smoking methods, eating, etc. though. ;)
by tkired on May 27, 2008 5:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you hear it?
I heard the whole thing. He couldn’t answer any questions. He stumbled through it. You may be right, but why doesn’t he let sleeping (stoned) dogs lie?
He called THEM (ESPN).
April 29, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Sun. Is the sky falling?
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