Did Sebastian Telfair Put Out a Hit On Fabolous?

[JPhillips]

There are too many single, anonymous quotes in this article, but I don't believe Telfair's side of the story at all.

FABOLOUS FOUL SHOT
COPS EYE ROB OF NBA STAR
By LARRY CELONA, MURRAY WEISS and LUKAS I. ALPERT

October 19, 2006 -- Cops are investigating whether a man who snatched Boston Celtic star Sebastian Telfair's $50,000 gold necklace was part of rapper Fabolous' crew - and if the robbery sparked the shooting of the hip-hop artist, sources said yesterday.

Telfair was robbed about 30 minutes before the shooting, after he drove up to Sean "Diddy" Combs' restaurant in Chelsea early Tuesday and parked his Bentley in front before going inside with his fiancée.

When restaurant staff told the hoops star his car would likely be towed, he moved it to a parking lot up the street where a man allegedly stole the necklace, police said.

The 6-foot phenom from Brooklyn's Lincoln HS told investigators the sticky-fingered bandit then ran into the swank eatery, sources said.

When Telfair went inside, he said, he saw the thief talking to members of Fabolous' entourage, the sources said.

A witness at the restaurant told The Post Telfair loudly complained of being robbed, but when asked by security if he wanted to call police, he said no. He then got on his cellphone and was heard telling someone, "Get over here and take care of it," and left.

Police said some members of the golden-tongued rhymer's crew - known as the "Street Family" - have been involved in a tit-for-tat war of medallion theft with other gangs around Bedford-Stuyvesant's Brevoort Houses where the rapper grew up, and had many enemies.

A short time later, Fabolous and three members of his crew walked out to the parking lot and were approached by a gunman.

The unknown thug fired nine shots at them, striking the rapper once in the right thigh, cops said.

The wounded rapper and his pals jumped into a Dodge Magnum and sped off.

They were later stopped by police after running a light, and were arrested after cops allegedly found two unlicensed guns - a .40 caliber and a .380 - in a hidden compartment in the dashboard. The .380 had its serial number filed off, police said.

Telfair left Madison Square Garden at halftime of the Knicks-Celtics game Tuesday night to view lineups, which included Fabolous and his three friends, but did not pick out anyone.

"I fully cooperated with police of New York City," Telfair said last night before an exhibition game against the Nets. "I gave them what happened, and I'm done with it."

The hoops star's agent, Andy Miller, said police had not questioned the hoopster about the shooting and that Telfair had no knowledge about the violence.

Police sources said investigators are looking at the Telfair robbery and its possible connection to the shooting. But they have not ruled out other possibilities. Cops believe a Brooklyn shooting that left Fabolous' brother Paul Cain, 25, wounded two months ago may have been connected to the feud and chain-snatching incidents.

Fabolous, 28, born John Jackson, was arraigned on weapons-possession charges yesterday along with three cohorts. He was released on $15,000 bail, paid in stacks of $100 bills carried in a stainless steel attaché case by his business manager.

In court, Fab's lawyer, Alberto Ebanks, countered criticism from Police Commissioner Ray Kelly that the rapper and his crew were uncooperative, saying his client never got a good look at the shooter.

"When shots are fired, people run for their lives. They are not making a police report at that moment," Ebanks said.

[st.cronin]

I agree, no way is Telfair 6 feet tall. That's a bald-faced lie.

[rkmsuf]

9 shots? What a lousy hitman. What is the guy crosseyed?

[Mustang]

9 shots? What a lousy hitman. What is the guy crosseyed?

Wearing an Opti-Grab will do that to you.

[bosshogg23]

Bed-Stuy, Do-or-Die.

Anyways can't say I have ever heard of a chain snatching feud.

[Subby]

The thigh? THE THIGH???!!

TUPAC EATS BULLETS, YO!

[rkmsuf]

Wearing an Opti-Grab will do that to you.

All Telfair needs is his chain and this paddle ball.

[Eaglesfan27]

9 shots? What a lousy hitman. What is the guy crosseyed?


Terrible. He should have practiced more at shooting the cans.

[Desnudo]

Ladies and gentleman, your 2006-07 Celtics:

The wait continues for Tony Allen. The Celtics guard was not at practice yesterday because he was appearing in a Chicago court for a status hearing on his aggravated battery case. There was hope that a trial date would be set, but that didn't happen and Allen now faces another five weeks of uncertainty over his legal situation.

Eleven months ago, a Cook County grand jury indicted Allen on three counts of aggravated battery for his alleged role in a fight that escalated into a shooting at the White Palace Grill in Chicago's West Loop Aug. 28, 2005. Allen pleaded not guilty to the charge at his Dec. 6 arraignment and posted $150,000 bond. Aggravated battery carries a maximum penalty of five years in jail.

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2006/10/17/trial_date_for_allen_unresolved/

[rkmsuf]

Ladies and gentleman, your 2006-07 Celtics:

The wait continues for Tony Allen. The Celtics guard was not at practice yesterday because he was appearing in a Chicago court for a status hearing on his aggravated battery case. There was hope that a trial date would be set, but that didn't happen and Allen now faces another five weeks of uncertainty over his legal situation.

Eleven months ago, a Cook County grand jury indicted Allen on three counts of aggravated battery for his alleged role in a fight that escalated into a shooting at the White Palace Grill in Chicago's West Loop Aug. 28, 2005. Allen pleaded not guilty to the charge at his Dec. 6 arraignment and posted $150,000 bond. Aggravated battery carries a maximum penalty of five years in jail.

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2006/10/17/trial_date_for_allen_unresolved/


That Brian Scalabrine is a thug as well.

[Drake]

A stainless steel attache case full of stacks of $100 bills is the way to get bailed out of jail. Remind me to get one of those.

[stevew]

Danny Ainge with another great trade :rolleyes:

Guy is every bit as bad of a GM as Isiah, but gets no press.

[Butter]

Terrible. He should have practiced more at shooting the cans.

To be fair, 1/9 sounds about right for Telfair.

[Maple Leafs]

9 shots? What a lousy hitman. What is the guy crosseyed?
He obviously hadn't played enough violent video games.

[Mr. Wednesday]

Guy is every bit as bad of a GM as Isiah, but gets no press.

Ainge's record isn't great, but that's crazy talk. Isiah is on a different level.

[Subby]

To be fair, 1/9 sounds about right for Telfair.
http://www.rofl.name/images/roflcopter.gif

[spleen1015]

He obviously hadn't played enough violent video games.

There's no auto aim in real life, bitches.

[Ksyrup]

Why is Diddy's name always mentioned in these types of stories, but he's never a target?

[rkmsuf]

Why is Diddy's name always mentioned in these types of stories, but he's never a target?

he's a people person

[Desnudo]

It was just his restaurant, which, it goes without saying, is the place to be shot

[Ksyrup]

I guess what I'm trying to say is, why can't he be a more integral part of these stories...if you catch my drift.

Just think of the press shitstorm if the self-proclaimed Black Sinatra was shot!

[samifan24]

This thread is full of great quotes and none of them are by Telfair. Excellent work, gentlemen. :D

[Desnudo]

I guess what I'm trying to say is, why can't he be a more integral part of these stories...if you catch my drift.

Just think of the press shitstorm if the self-proclaimed Black Sinatra was shot!

I'm convinced Diddy is the godfather of the 21st century

[rkmsuf]

I'm convinced Diddy is the godfather of the 21st century

If Diddy and Tom Brady had sex with each other the universe would implode.

[Desnudo]

That Brian Scalabrine is a thug as well.

Clearly

http://www.cp.org/premium/Online/Member/nba/051025/v102561.jpg

[rkmsuf]

That's the greatest flop in the history of the league.

You flop guarding Scalabrine and your game has some serious problems.

[gottimd]

You flop guarding Scalabrine and your game has some serious problems.
And if you don't flop?

[rkmsuf]

And if you don't flop?

you retain your mancard

[gottimd]

Would you seriously eat Green Eggs and Ham?

[stevew]

At least none of us were stupid enough to give that Scalabrine guy a 5 year guaranteed contract.....

[rkmsuf]

At least none of us were stupid enough to give that Scalabrine guy a 5 year guaranteed contract.....

Ainge isn't even part of 'us' anymore?

[Sublime 2]

Danny Ainge with another great trade :rolleyes:

Guy is every bit as bad of a GM as Isiah, but gets no press.


I'm not sure of the exact time when Danny took over, but since he's turned that TERRIBLE roster they had when he joined into a roster full of youth and a much better salary cap situation I think he's done a pretty good job. Nowhere near what Isiah has done.

[rkmsuf]

I'm not sure of the exact time when Danny took over, but since he's turned that TERRIBLE roster they had when he joined into a roster full of youth and a much better salary cap situation I think he's done a pretty good job. Nowhere near what Isiah has done.

Ainge is fine. In fact he has drafted very well. The problem is the nba. The system sucks so it's impossible to build a team up from nothing.

The opposite is easy. You can really ruin a frachise. Isiah is living proof.

How stupid is it that the Celtics go from annual title threat to zilch because of a stupid ping pong ball.

Oh and Pitino too.

[stevew]

I'm not sure of the exact time when Danny took over, but since he's turned that TERRIBLE roster they had when he joined into a roster full of youth and a much better salary cap situation I think he's done a pretty good job. Nowhere near what Isiah has done.

The Terrible roster that had been in the CF the year before he took over? He gave away Fatione for next to nothing. I may hate his game, but he's a pretty good player.

[TroyF]

Ainge is fine. In fact he has drafted very well. The problem is the nba. The system sucks so it's impossible to build a team up from nothing.

The opposite is easy. You can really ruin a frachise. Isiah is living proof.

How stupid is it that the Celtics go from annual title threat to zilch because of a stupid ping pong ball.

Oh and Pitino too.

As a guy who cheers for a team that spent a decade in the lottery and not one single time improved their lottery position at all, I have to say I don't feel sorry for you one little bit.

[rkmsuf]

As a guy who cheers for a team that spent a decade in the lottery and not one single time improved their lottery position at all, I have to say I don't feel sorry for you one little bit.


Not really looking for that. Just saying, as you know, that the system makes it extremely difficult to achieve anything other than perpetual mediocrity.

Combine that with periods of ineptitude and you get a 20 year drought championship wise.

At least Ainge is aquiring youth and providing some semblance of hope for boston.

[Desnudo]

Don't forget the players dying. That didn't help either.

[rkmsuf]

Don't forget the players dying. That didn't help either.

Usually that doesn't help.

[Sublime 2]

The Terrible roster that had been in the CF the year before he took over? He gave away Fatione for next to nothing. I may hate his game, but he's a pretty good player.


That team that was in the ECF, was probably the worst team ever to make it that far. When Eric Williams and Walter McCarty are your third and fourth scorers, you're in trouble! The Knicks are loaded w/ overpaid, lazy, me-first players and have NOOO Cap flexibility. The Celtics are loaded with young, tradeable assets. The only knock I have on Danny are his free-agent signings, Dickau, Scal, Blount (resigning).

[mckerney]

As a guy who cheers for a team that spent a decade in the lottery and not one single time improved their lottery position at all, I have to say I don't feel sorry for you one little bit.

As a guy who cheers for the team that wound up getting the third pick and Christian Lattner after having the worst record when Shaq went number one, I have to say I don't feel sorry for you one little bit.

[TroyF]

As a guy who cheers for the team that wound up getting the third pick and Christian Lattner after having the worst record when Shaq went number one, I have to say I don't feel sorry for you one little bit.

Yeah, because, you know, getting screwed one year is comparable to it happening over a decade. :)

God only knows how bad we'd be if Detroit had drafted Melo and we'd have been stuck with Darko. That year we tied Cleveland for the worst record and picked third. Thank you Joe Dumars, thank you Joe Dumars, thank you Joe Dumars. . .

[Neuqua]

Hey, getting those top picks doesn't necessarily mean a return to prominence.

Signed,
Bulls fan.

[bulletsponge]

Hey, getting those top picks doesn't necessarily mean a return to prominence.

Signed,
Bulls fan.

easy for you to say, your going to be odds on favorites to get the top pick. Ping Isiah Thomas

[Neuqua]

easy for you to say, your going to be odds on favorites to get the top pick. Ping Isiah Thomas

Well I never said anything about taking advantage of other team's draft picks.

:)

[Chief Rum]

There's no auto aim in real life, bitches.

There isn't now, nor will there ever be. Got it?-- CIA tech expert while holding a gun to your dog's head.

[Chief Rum]

The Terrible roster that had been in the CF the year before he took over? He gave away Fatione for next to nothing. I may hate his game, but he's a pretty good player.


That team that was in the ECF, was probably the worst team ever to make it that far. When Eric Williams and Walter McCarty are your third and fourth scorers, you're in trouble! The Knicks are loaded w/ overpaid, lazy, me-first players and have NOOO Cap flexibility. The Celtics are loaded with young, tradeable assets. The only knock I have on Danny are his free-agent signings, Dickau, Scal, Blount (resigning).

Okay, honestly, you guys gotta quit it with the stupid abbreviations. 'CF' is and always will be "centerfield".

And ECF? That's either a conference abbreviation in TCY or a new circuit of UFC fighting.

Quit being lazy and type this stuff out. I don't got time for abbreviations-initiated brain cramps. Thanks! :)

[Chief Rum]

Yeah, because, you know, getting screwed one year is comparable to it happening over a decade. :)

God only knows how bad we'd be if Detroit had drafted Melo and we'd have been stuck with Darko. That year we tied Cleveland for the worst record and picked third. Thank you Joe Dumars, thank you Joe Dumars, thank you Joe Dumars. . .

I looked at your roster, and you could use Darko. ;)

[DaddyTorgo]

Okay, honestly, you guys gotta quit it with the stupid abbreviations. 'CF' is and always will be "centerfield".

And ECF? That's either a conference abbreviation in TCY or a new circuit of UFC fighting.

Quit being lazy and type this stuff out. I don't got time for abbreviations-initiated brain cramps. Thanks! :)

conference finals and eastern conference finals.

but yeah really...took me a couple minutes. definately non-standard abbreviations.

[stevew]

Okay, honestly, you guys gotta quit it with the stupid abbreviations. 'CF' is and always will be "centerfield".

And ECF? That's either a conference abbreviation in TCY or a new circuit of UFC fighting.

Quit being lazy and type this stuff out. I don't got time for abbreviations-initiated brain cramps. Thanks! :)

don't be a db CR.

[Chief Rum]

don't be a db CR.

It's douche bag, Steve. :)

And speaking of abbreviations, the RWBL would like you to check in please. ;)

[cuervo72]

How did this turn into a Danny Ainge thread?

Anyway:
1. Someone wouldn't win the National Spelling Bee
2. I got a nice chuckle out of the 'can' line (and I never even played that silly game!)

[Maple Leafs]

And speaking of abbreviations, the RWBL would like you to check in please.
Would we?