David Aldridge sheds some light on the Artest situation

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Re: David Aldridge sheds some light on the Artest situation

Who is going to trade for Artest now? His transformation into Dennis Rodman is nearly complete. It's like Annakin Skywalker slowly turning into Darth Vader.

Few remember that in Rodman's final two years with the Pistons (pre-tattos, pre-hair dye, etc...), he talked about retiring on a few occasions. He also showed up at the Palace one night with a shotgun ready to end it all. Artest is heading for a Rodman caliber meltdown.

Key point about Rodman though is that just about every book I've read from teammates of his, they all say he loved the game + was a gym freak + loved the spotlight + had a 'need' to play. Even at 43 or whatever he is, he's still playing.

Guys close to him knew he wouldn't walk away from the game etc.

Also, he never had the 'multi year' type deal that players like Artest have nowadays. In other words, he was a relatively 'safe' risk.

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I know. I know that word all to well.

I dont know, its a damn shame Im only 19. I wish I was at least 21 so everytime Artest made a *** of himself I could just go to my room and

Then again I would probably be an alcoholic.

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I'm still nursing a killer hangover from two nights ago...that's not a good path to go down...

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I know. I know that word all to well.

I dont know, its a damn shame Im only 19. I wish I was at least 21 so everytime Artest made a *** of himself I could just go to my room and

Then again I would probably be an alcoholic.

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I'm still nursing a killer hangover from two nights ago...that's not a good path to go down...

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Re: David Aldridge sheds some light on the Artest situation

in all this I just feel really bad for Ron Artest...this kid needs help, he's not playing with a full deck right now

Agreed.

The facts are, there's a lot of people who have serious mental issues in our society. People act as though a guy is immune from mental disease because he's a sports star and "hey, he's got a great life" etc.

Money and fame doesn't solve stuff like that. He seems genuinely to have serious issues...

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Re: David Aldridge sheds some light on the Artest situation

in all this I just feel really bad for Ron Artest...this kid needs help, he's not playing with a full deck right now

Agreed.

The facts are, there's a lot of people who have serious mental issues in our society. People act as though a guy is immune from mental disease because he's a sports star and "hey, he's got a great life" etc.

Money and fame doesn't solve stuff like that. He seems genuinely to have serious issues...

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Re: David Aldridge sheds some light on the Artest situation

You all really are jumping on him for no reason. he is a grown man, and he can do whatever he wants to. I live in Indianapolis and I've been hearing the brunt of this situation and its funny how many people have no idea what they're talking about. The man was hurt out of shape tired and having family problems. He asked for some time off. This isn't the playoffs, this isn't a end of the season race for homecourt.

You seem to have forgotten / neglected that he did screw up in the play offs last year...right when it mattered most, missing training / being late / migraines / personal stuff...

And that this has been going on for years...

It's not something new.

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Re: David Aldridge sheds some light on the Artest situation

You all really are jumping on him for no reason. he is a grown man, and he can do whatever he wants to. I live in Indianapolis and I've been hearing the brunt of this situation and its funny how many people have no idea what they're talking about. The man was hurt out of shape tired and having family problems. He asked for some time off. This isn't the playoffs, this isn't a end of the season race for homecourt.

You seem to have forgotten / neglected that he did screw up in the play offs last year...right when it mattered most, missing training / being late / migraines / personal stuff...

And that this has been going on for years...

It's not something new.

[Skins4Life]

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Agreed.

The facts are, there's a lot of people who have serious mental issues in our society. People act as though a guy is immune from mental disease because he's a sports star and "hey, he's got a great life" etc.

Money and fame doesn't solve stuff like that. He seems genuinely to have serious issues...

It has also been reported that he has been prescribed medication but refused to take them because he feels like they really slow him down to mcuh

Whos fault is that? If this is true and he refuses to take his meds, sorry, maybe Im just a *******, but if that turns out to be true I dont feel sorry for him

[Skins4Life]

Re: David Aldridge sheds some light on the Artest situation

Agreed.

The facts are, there's a lot of people who have serious mental issues in our society. People act as though a guy is immune from mental disease because he's a sports star and "hey, he's got a great life" etc.

Money and fame doesn't solve stuff like that. He seems genuinely to have serious issues...

It has also been reported that he has been prescribed medication but refused to take them because he feels like they really slow him down to mcuh

Whos fault is that? If this is true and he refuses to take his meds, sorry, maybe Im just a *******, but if that turns out to be true I dont feel sorry for him

[PdiddyPop]

Re: David Aldridge sheds some light on the Artest situation

It has also been reported that he has been prescribed medication but refused to take them because he feels like they really slow him down to mcuh

Whos fault is that? If this is true and he refuses to take his meds, sorry, maybe Im just a *******, but if that turns out to be true I dont feel sorry for him

well maybe hes afraid if he takes and slows him down yall would jump down his throat for being too slow on the court. so really hes damned if he does damned if he doesnt.

[PdiddyPop]

Re: David Aldridge sheds some light on the Artest situation

It has also been reported that he has been prescribed medication but refused to take them because he feels like they really slow him down to mcuh

Whos fault is that? If this is true and he refuses to take his meds, sorry, maybe Im just a *******, but if that turns out to be true I dont feel sorry for him

well maybe hes afraid if he takes and slows him down yall would jump down his throat for being too slow on the court. so really hes damned if he does damned if he doesnt.

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well i don't see how you can justify a person taking time off to go promote their cd, during the regular season. These people are getting paid to play, the least the can do is try.

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Re: David Aldridge sheds some light on the Artest situation

well i don't see how you can justify a person taking time off to go promote their cd, during the regular season. These people are getting paid to play, the least the can do is try.

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Re: David Aldridge sheds some light on the Artest situation

It has also been reported that he has been prescribed medication but refused to take them because he feels like they really slow him down to mcuh

Whos fault is that? If this is true and he refuses to take his meds, sorry, maybe Im just a *******, but if that turns out to be true I dont feel sorry for him

Have you got any idea how many people with mental illness refuse to take their medications?

It's not a small number...and that's part of the problem.

In their minds, there's nothing wrong.

I have a friend whose sister is shcizophrenic...and her sis rarely takes her medication. They've tried everything. It's a sad thing to see

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Re: David Aldridge sheds some light on the Artest situation

It has also been reported that he has been prescribed medication but refused to take them because he feels like they really slow him down to mcuh

Whos fault is that? If this is true and he refuses to take his meds, sorry, maybe Im just a *******, but if that turns out to be true I dont feel sorry for him

Have you got any idea how many people with mental illness refuse to take their medications?

It's not a small number...and that's part of the problem.

In their minds, there's nothing wrong.

I have a friend whose sister is shcizophrenic...and her sis rarely takes her medication. They've tried everything. It's a sad thing to see