Not SIAP: Mitch McGary's suspension increased by 10 games
According to Yahoo Sports, it doesn't appear to be a second violation, but rather failure to comply with procedural guidlines set forth in the progam.
Doesn't look good for Mitch. It's the last year of his contract and his minutes/stats are decreasing
EDIT: Mlive is garbage and doesn't want to link properly for me. Take my word.
September 13th, 2016 at 11:37 AM ^
September 13th, 2016 at 11:39 AM ^
Also, don't forget the +1 for "Not SIAP".
September 13th, 2016 at 11:37 AM ^
would be a pretty big waste of talent. Mitch had incredible soft hands, nice touch from mid-range and an incredible motor. At the time of his suspension in college, I thought it was BS, but it looks like he really does have a problem. He was one hell of a player and had the potential to be an NBA starter. Very unfortunate.
September 13th, 2016 at 11:42 AM ^
I hope he saved/invested the money from his original contract wisely.
September 13th, 2016 at 11:47 AM ^
September 13th, 2016 at 12:06 PM ^
Bad investment. Now that Bernie Sanders is no longer campaigning, weed consumption among the key 18-29 demographic has plummeted... :-D
September 13th, 2016 at 12:12 PM ^
September 13th, 2016 at 12:55 PM ^
Word on the street is that Hillary doesn't really have pneumonia, she was just blazed on some dank nugs.
September 13th, 2016 at 11:43 AM ^
September 13th, 2016 at 11:52 AM ^
Nugs! He is very welcome here.
September 13th, 2016 at 12:40 PM ^
September 13th, 2016 at 11:46 AM ^
September 13th, 2016 at 11:50 AM ^
He and Ricky Williams should open a smoke shop. They'd probably call it "Mitch and Ricky's". They wouldn't be able to come up with a better named because they'd be high.
September 13th, 2016 at 11:53 AM ^
Mitch & Ricky's Sticky
September 13th, 2016 at 12:02 PM ^
September 13th, 2016 at 12:14 PM ^
September 13th, 2016 at 12:16 PM ^
September 13th, 2016 at 12:17 PM ^
I want ten minutes of my life back. I really shouldn't have to elaborate why that link is utterly laughable.
September 13th, 2016 at 12:45 PM ^
September 13th, 2016 at 1:36 PM ^
- Ingesting THC is not the same as smoking marijuana
- What the study considers "creative thinking" is infantile
- A placebo group was used, but not a true control group
The second one in particular is what gets me. Apparently the link is now broken, but the study doesn't seem to understand what it purports to be studying.
September 13th, 2016 at 2:25 PM ^
1. You're right, it's not the same as smoking. However it has the same effect on the brain in small doses, which the study said they used.
2. So what study do you have with better standards of creativity to compare to? Anything?
3. The placebo effectively functions as the control group. In fact, in medical therapy studies the two are functionally synonomous. Not only does a placebo-controlled group not invalidate the study, it's the standard in the field.
September 13th, 2016 at 3:18 PM ^
Wrong again. Keep going?
September 14th, 2016 at 12:02 AM ^
Oh, it's the board certified mgoblog security guard to the rescue with (shocker) no facts! Perfect!
September 13th, 2016 at 12:23 PM ^
One thing they don't want to do is give big contracts to players that are undisciplined.
September 13th, 2016 at 1:36 PM ^
The NBA pretty much does let the players do whatever they want.
Do you understand how hard it is to get suspended in the NBA for smoking weed? Barely anyone ever gets suspended because their testing policy is a joke and you have to fail 3 tests before they suspend you.
It's not out of the question to think that McGary has failed every test they've given him.
September 13th, 2016 at 1:32 PM ^
As a long-time smoker of weed, the idea that it fosters creativity is bunk.
It just makes your brain so slow you think you're fucking Michelangelo.
September 14th, 2016 at 5:49 AM ^
September 13th, 2016 at 12:34 PM ^
These guys might object. Could be confusing.
September 13th, 2016 at 11:57 AM ^
September 13th, 2016 at 12:00 PM ^
and use whatever is left of his $ to open a dispensary. He'd be much happier living that life I think.
September 13th, 2016 at 12:06 PM ^
You think he should go "Full Stoner"? Good advice...
September 13th, 2016 at 12:21 PM ^
He obviously really, really likes weed. Might as well choose a career that allows him to smoke it whenever he damn well pleases.
A lof ot people with ADHD (which Mitch has) find that weed helps with some of the symptoms.
September 13th, 2016 at 12:25 PM ^
A lot of people with *insert medical condition*, particularly those who like to smoke weed, find that weed helps with some of the symptoms.
There. Fixed that right up for you.
September 13th, 2016 at 12:42 PM ^
The Key and Peele skit on this is hilarious...
September 13th, 2016 at 2:29 PM ^
I did find that large amounts of herbal medicine was the only thing that helped with my bruised/dislocated ribs.
The codeine didn't seem to do much as it's more of a dull constant poking vs sharp pain. Didn't even remember the pain and was able to pass right out versus the week of inability to sleep prior.
September 13th, 2016 at 2:54 PM ^
That and Taco Bell.
September 13th, 2016 at 5:00 PM ^
of course
September 13th, 2016 at 2:36 PM ^
So very true but personally I take no issue with this obfuscation. Land of the free.
September 13th, 2016 at 1:35 PM ^
September 13th, 2016 at 12:10 PM ^
Adulthood is going to be rough for this guy. He'll look back one day with regret
September 13th, 2016 at 12:20 PM ^
September 13th, 2016 at 1:33 PM ^
Your theroy is Mitch is purposively getting himself suspended multiple times for weed so that next year, when he's a free agent and can sign anywhere he wants, he wont get a contract offer from the Thunder? Because he couldnt possibly just turn it down and take sombody elses offer.
And that this mystery new team who like players suspended twice for pot will give Mitch more playing time.
Not sure I'm going with this one.
September 13th, 2016 at 2:33 PM ^
The Denver Nuggets?
September 13th, 2016 at 5:23 PM ^
Surely the Dutch league doesn't test.
September 13th, 2016 at 2:47 PM ^
September 13th, 2016 at 2:38 PM ^
Labeling it a Schedule I tells us all how stupid the federal government is. Some of biggest $$ opponents are big ETOH as studies show we will substitute MJ over ETOH.
The MJ experiments in play in Oregon, Washington and Colorado will be, eventually, expanded state-by-state, as has gambling before it.
MJ addiction's downside, except for the rare person at risk for schizophrenia and for the youth who's judgment and maturity are as yet unformed, thus causing developmental delays in maturation, pales in comparison w/addiction to ETOH, cocaine, heroin or meth. Or food, for the obese.
Common sense approach is lost on our country.
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September 13th, 2016 at 3:53 PM ^
Would another serious issue be that the young man has to resort to using a substance in order to feel happy or satisifed when he is supposedly doing what he always dreamed of doing with his life?
September 13th, 2016 at 12:20 PM ^
September 13th, 2016 at 12:30 PM ^
I blew my NBA career...
... because I got high, because I got high, because I got high.