Carmelo Anthony accused of DUI
Rocky Mountain News
Published April 14, 2008 at noon
Updated April 14, 2008 at 2:43 p.m.
Is Carmelo Anthony's arrest an isolated incident or the continuation of a pattern?
Photo by Denver Police Department
Carmelo Anthony's booking mug shot, taken in the early morning of April 14, 2008.
Photo by Darin McGregor © The Rocky
Denver's Carmelo Anthony looks frustrated in the opening minutes of the first quarter as the Nuggets hosted the Rockets Sunday night at the Pepsi Center.
Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony was arrested early today on suspicion of drunken driving, police said.
Anthony, 23, was stopped in a silver Mercedes about 4 a.m. on southbound Interstate 25 near 20th Street for failing to stay in his lane and dim his lights, police said. He has been released from jail.
The team today issued a brief statement:
“We are aware of the situation involving Carmelo Anthony. We are currently gathering information and we will have no further comment at this time.”
Dan Recht, Anthony’s attorney, also issued a statement:
“Carmelo was pulled over late Sunday night on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. He cooperated by consenting to a blood test, the results of which will not be available for approximately two weeks. There was no accident and no one was hurt.
“Like anyone in a similar situation, Carmelo has to wait for the results of the blood test/ He regrets putting himself in this situation.
“In the meantime, Carmelo will try to stay focused on his family and his team. Carmelo apologized to fans, the Denver community, his teammates and the Nuggets organization for the distraction this is causing them.”
Recht said Anthony was alone in the Mercedes when he was stopped.
Anthony is due in court on May 14.
The Nuggets beat the Houston Rockets Sunday night at the Pepsi Center and next play Wednesday night at home vs. Memphis. The team did not practice today.
Anthony scored only 11 points Sunday night and shot 3-of-14 from the field amid foul trouble.
Despite his poor game Sunday, Anthony has had another stellar season. He was named an All-Star starter for the first time alongside teammate Allen Iverson, and he’s fourth in the NBA in scoring (25.8) and is averaging a career-best 7.4 rebounds.
Anthony was the third overall pick in the 2003 draft after leading Syracuse to the national championship as a freshman.
Last season, he was involved in a brawl at Madison Square Garden. After J.R. Smith was collared on his way to a breakaway bucket in the closing minutes of a rout, Anthony, then the league’s leading scorer, dropped the New York Knicks’ Mardy Collins with a punch that cost him a 15-game suspension.
In February, Anthony was ticketed in Arapahoe County for driving 25 mph over the posted speed limit. A hearing is set for next month in that speeding case.
CBS4 News and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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April 14, 2008
12:10 p.m.
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mtnsrfer writes:
No big deal. Athletes are above the law. He will just buy his way out of trouble.
April 14, 2008
12:14 p.m.
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broncosvw writes:
Hey he has a good excuse... they one a big game last night. He deserved a good old night on the town.
April 14, 2008
12:20 p.m.
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dilligaf writes:
With his money can you say limo. DUH!!!!!!!!!!
April 14, 2008
12:25 p.m.
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FL_transplant writes:
melo sucks.. they need to can his a$$ and trade him for some defense.
April 14, 2008
12:25 p.m.
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musicman80 writes:
I bet you they caught him in his big black Rover. I see him driving down Santa Fe near Aspen Grove all the time.
April 14, 2008
12:27 p.m.
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vudumom writes:
He can afford a cab or limo ride home right? How stupid do these people have to be?
April 14, 2008
12:28 p.m.
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fishtanksamurai writes:
Shouldn't you be home getting some rest between games, not out getting drunk until 4 in the morning when you haven't even secured a playoff spot yet? You can't behave yourself during the season, not even for all that money? You're supposed to be developing into a leader and this team was built around you. Regardless of the details the perception is awful and collectively these guys are making it real hard to bleed Nuggets blue these days. Oh and Melo, I'm pretty sure you could of afforded a cab...just sayin'.
April 14, 2008
12:30 p.m.
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FL_transplant writes:
melo is not a leader and never will be one. they better cash in while he still has some stock left.
April 14, 2008
12:42 p.m.
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MGD writes:
No wonder the Nuggets follow up good wins with bad losses. Maybe they are celebrating a little too much.
Hey, beating Houston was good but they should still be heading home and watching film of their losses to Sacremento and Seattle. A little humble pie would be good for them to keep their focus. Drinking and driving? Really? A guy with that much money should have a personal driver!
April 14, 2008
12:46 p.m.
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kmeissner writes:
It's not even official yet! Don't bash him until all the results are in.
He's still a great athlete, but he has some growing up to do. I really hope he wasn't under the influence.
Lesson to all athletes.... Call a cab or buy a limo. Why do you have to drive yourself around anymore? Especially if you have been drinking. Let someone else be the DD. It might save your career or your life. Or someone else's in the case of JR over the summer.
April 14, 2008
12:53 p.m.
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EdVMorales writes:
Better get K mart lawyer number
April 14, 2008
12:53 p.m.
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Squatch writes:
What fool. I just shows how dedicated he is to winning a championship he struggle last night against Mcgrady till Mcgrady got into fould trouble.
Im not saying he shouldnt enjoy being rich but he should try growing up his shows nothing but immaturity on the court its just sad to see it carry over to outside the court.
April 14, 2008
1:04 p.m.
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EdVMorales writes:
Charles_B:
No doubt and good point!
April 14, 2008
1:07 p.m.
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Jasin writes:
Because of this he may sell more merchandise. I'd like to see a law that skims the spike in any profit for a few months after this free publicity.
Give it to after-school programs or law enforcement efforts. Call it the celeb & athlete screw-up tax.
April 14, 2008
1:09 p.m.
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MaxInEnglewood writes:
LOL, Yay ten comments, time to make it front page news! RMN sucks.
April 14, 2008
1:15 p.m.
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ruckus writes:
MrCrush,
i feel sorry for your son. an ignorant father can be detrimental to a young one's life. its a hard life when you smarter than your parents.
As for Mello, he should've known better but he's free, black and over 21. He shall pay the consequences of his mistakes, the fans will let him know but it doesnt mean he's not allowed to make mistakes.
April 14, 2008
1:19 p.m.
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jkl writes:
Perhaps Melo will play better defense in the courtroom than he plays on the court.
April 14, 2008
1:29 p.m.
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willsmith8379 writes:
What an idiot!
Melo, what is your problem? You have a teamate, a very close friend in JR Smith, and he is involved in a fatal car crash where he was NOT drunk, and you go out and get pulled over for DUI! Spend the $24 it costs to get home with a cab, it is actually less than that since you live less than 1/2 mile from MY HOUSE! I don't have a problem with your game( maybe a little better D) but I do not want your( or anyone elses) Drunk Driving self out on the road...NO EXCUSES! We have the BAG incident, the stop snitching incident,the dope in the car with the youngster driving up in lochbuie,on and on and on. ENOUGH
Oh and I wonder if anyone inthe Nuggets organization will have the nerve to come out and call Melo to task like Jay Cutler did to Bandon Marshall?
April 14, 2008
1:37 p.m.
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tellmenow41 writes:
I never understood why high-profile athletes/stars get dui's... The first thing I would do is hire a driver.
Oh well, good thing no one was hurt. Mr. Crush has it all wrong, you can say that about any sport, MLB has doping problems, NBA has so called 'thugs', football has Mike Vick, NHL has Bertuzzi... I can go on all day. Yes lets get rid of these star players and go back to the once sh*tty team we had, what was it? 25 consecutive loses...? They pull in too much money and tourism in Denver for me to give a rat's @$$ about a lousy DUI.
Lets hope he can turn this situation into a learning experience and maybe do some speeches/community service on the dangers of DUI.
April 14, 2008
1:39 p.m.
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ruckus writes:
bhaney01:
agreed up until the point where you say "And to kmeissner, he failed a roadside test and offered no other explanation for it...he was drunk!", the article stated nothing of the sort other than he agreed to a blood test.
April 14, 2008
1:50 p.m.
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Allknowing writes:
The officer who stopped Carmelo obviously was not a basketball fan. After seeing that this was the nuggets star forward, the officer should have escorted him home... without harrassment! What kind of hometown cop is this?
April 14, 2008
1:54 p.m.
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Pantera writes:
I love how all these ignorant middle aged white men get bent out of shape anytime a black athlete does something that is so commonplace in white culture. Driving under the influence, while it is dangerous and irresponsible is an act that thousands of people engage in daily in America. So, when a black athlete like Carmelo Anthony (with his tattoos and cornrows) get caught doing this, all these white moral messiahs pop out of the woodworks preaching about "thugs" and "gangsters". In that case, what happens when a senator or wealthy corporate figure does the same thing? Well, we either don't hear about it or it gets swept under the rug or we accept it as a mistake. But nobody here ever calls those people thugs or gangsters (when so many senators and corporate figures are, in fact, thugs in many ways). Lastly, the hockey parallel is actually on point in the sense that nobody generalizes about the moral fiber of white athletes the same way they do about black and Latino athletes when a particular individual does something socially unacceptable.
April 14, 2008
1:55 p.m.
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samsmargolis writes:
It's a clever marketing plan for Melo's upcoming gangster rap album soon to be released...he's trying to get his street cred up by gettin' all tied up by the man. Probably a bitter, typical white guy with a gun and religion that hooked him...
April 14, 2008
1:58 p.m.
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MattGuyver_007 writes:
Seriously, how much could a driver cost? I bet $50K a year would keep a driver on standby 24/7 for such folks. They could even drive your Rover, Bentley, etc... home so there is ZERO hassle in the AM.
Who is in on this new business venture???
April 14, 2008
2 p.m.
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ruckus writes:
MrCrush,
I suggest you use some vagisil to help with the lack of oxygen to the brain that is causing you to blur the lines between DUIs(a common mistake people make), tatoos, homicide and online blogging with gangbanging. If showing up for the gang bang at your house makes me a gangbanger then so be it. As for snow, there's always a blizzard on the horizons, i live in colorado for christs sake!
April 14, 2008
2:04 p.m.
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frontpage writes:
Doesn't any one notice the timing aspects? Melo, I believe, is stil sleeping this one off. Only the refined coddling of the Nuggets (Kroneke) and Melo's attorney team. (contacted by the Nuggets, I'm sure) are the ones stressing out over this.
\His attorney saying Melo "focusing on his family" and"has apologized to his fans already? Come on people, don't put up with that crap. He's just waking up now (2:00PM) and reaching for the tylenol. He ain't thinking 'bout no apology! The only focusing he is doing is trying to hit the toilet after bowing to the porcelon throne all night (morning) long.
April 14, 2008
2:12 p.m.
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EdVMorales writes:
bhaney01:
I'll shill for you!
April 14, 2008
2:22 p.m.
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ruckus writes:
MrCrush,
the only point here is your arrogant bigotry smashed into tiny lil digital pieces...mr crushed
April 14, 2008
2:25 p.m.
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Squatch writes:
He should have focused on his family by going home after the game and sleeping next to his wife and the waking up to feed his son.
April 14, 2008
2:52 p.m.
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wahly22 writes:
Would it be possible to read these news stories without including the ignorant rants of people who clearly don't watch and support the Nuggets? I'm tired of reading the comments of some that the NBA is nothing more than thugs and the league perpetuates this behavior. Check your facts. There have been more arrests in the NFL than the NBA, but we don't call them thugs.
Who knows what the real issue is, maybe it's racial, maybe it's jealousy to those who don't have what these guys have. Whatever the reason is, if you don't watch or support the NBA, keep your mouth shut. You made your opinion clear when you turn the channel and don't buy the merchandise.
This team and these guys work hard for what they have. Who are any of us to pass judgment on them? Maybe we should keep in mind that he's only 23 years old and, like all humans, he made a mistake. Call me crazy, but I would say the majority of the people posting or reading this have gotten behind the wheel after a couple of drinks. Just because he's an athlete doesn't mean he's not allowed to celebrate or have a few drinks after a night of work. Back off.
Maybe it would be nice if we got some people who support the team and the players, even if they make a mistake. Last time I checked no one on Earth is perfect.
To those of you making such outlandish comments that we should trade him do a little research. He’s in his 4th season and has helped lead us, along with A.I., to the most wins we’ve seen in Denver in a generation. He’s the future and the future is very bright. We’re honestly one of the least supportive cities in the nation. You’re probably the same people that wanted to chase John Elway out of town, but now you love him simply based on a Super Bowl win. Support these guys, win or lose. Perfect or with mistakes. Show some support!
I have a feeling that if they were to win the NBA Championship everyone would all of a sudden love them. Hypocritical…
April 14, 2008
2:53 p.m.
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Gemini79 writes:
What? Melo is breaking the law again...no way. I wonder if the Feds will let him off the hook again. I'm so sick of rich celebrities paying their way out of the legal system. It's time to really put JUSTICE out there.
April 14, 2008
3:07 p.m.
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mojambo writes:
Dude looks stone to the bejesus belt in that picture.
April 14, 2008
3:16 p.m.
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Squatch writes:
We have all done this but once again we all arent under the spot light so those who are might want to call a cab or a friend he can afford to do both. His proirity should be his family not out drinking till 4 in the morning especially after the game he had was one of his worst. To me their is no race issue here i would say the same thing if Holliday or Cutler had this happen to him.
I also am a Nuggets fan and it disappoints me that the face of the Nuggets still acts like a 16 year old instead of a 23 year old. He is a grown a$$ man and needs to start acting like one one the court & off.
April 14, 2008
3:19 p.m.
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ObviousOne writes:
Melo scores 12 points after the game!
April 14, 2008
3:27 p.m.
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ruckus writes:
Pantera, wahly22, Big_D
I agree 100%
Let 'em have it!
GO NUGGETS!
April 14, 2008
3:29 p.m.
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ruckus writes:
ObviousOne,
LOL
April 14, 2008
3:33 p.m.
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EdVMorales writes:
Score 11 points, not in the playoffs & DUI. Priceless
April 14, 2008
3:37 p.m.
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helenmae writes:
Allknowing, seriously???? You are suggesting that the cop escort him home instead of harrasment??? this is exactly why our athletes get away with deplorable behavior. He broke the law, who gives a rat's A** if he is an athlete or works at WalMart? Your comment is stupid
April 14, 2008
3:53 p.m.
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OhBrother writes:
the guys gotta start playin his cards right. He has a good hand. I hope he can get past this but more importantly the 1st round of the playoffs or it's going to be a long off season...DUI's are serious and should be taken as such,He an the team can't afford any distractions right now-lets get it done Nuggs
April 14, 2008
4:14 p.m.
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McGowdog writes:
I don't even know if I'm gonna read some of the trash that precedes this here post.
Melo, nothing good happens at 4am but adjusting the pillow.
But THIS HERE RAG did a spectacular job of getting that nice photo here for us all to judge for ourselves.
I just watched the Nuggets go schizophrenic on the Houston Rockets last night.
I feel sorry for Melo because I like him as a player for my favorite NBA team and a 23 year old kid. If this happened, hey, it happens. Alcoholism is a big huge business in that town up along the Front Range and in this Country. Don't believe me? Just ask the doctors and nurses that get to administer the test, the court system, the judicial system, lawyers, counsellors, treatment centers (used to be called sanitariums), shrinks, insurance companies, auto-body shops, cops (I'd agree they'd probably rather be helping a cat out of a tree than dealing with this), News Reporters, editors, news writers, morgues, etc. If he's under the limit and was just a little tired, then he still used bad judgement in driving somewhere when he just should have slept a bit or called a cab. Where was the Limo? Where was the posse, the friend? You just don't drive. I could preach here, but it does no good.
I feel sorry for AI! You see that dude last night? JR! Camby! That white dude! I'm sorry, I don't even know his name yet. The other guy, Najera? KMart. Karl and Moe. I feel sorry for them because I think the Nuggets should just go down. Call it a season. The Warriors should advance. If Melo isn't himself the team just shouldn't and won't advance and/or go far into the playoffs.
What's the rules here on his elgibility? Guilty until proven innocent, or visa versa?
I think it's good that he didn't wreck and/or hurt himself or anybody else.
Oh, some more contributors to the bizzness of Alcoholism; bars and night clubs (the good ones wouldn't let their clientele drive off-unless a guy was combative), pharmaceutical companies, honey and orange juice!! Coors Brewing Company. Old Number 7. Bubble Gum. Certs.
So let's say that's your son. You open the Monday Morning paper and there it is. Mug shot. Nice work Rocky Mountain News! What a scoop.
April 14, 2008
4:43 p.m.
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VoiceOfTheRockies writes:
Why is this news? People get DUI's all the time. Who cares who they are?
April 14, 2008
4:58 p.m.
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DaC writes:
Getting a DUI is a big deal, period, even if it's not publicized for just anyone. Melo is a public figure and a role model, just like any other star pro or college athlete. It's understood this will be a huge deal for him. He's got to be smarter because of who he is.
I hope this blows over, but in the future, hire a driver!
April 14, 2008
5 p.m.
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McGowdog writes:
Good point, Voice. But if you're famous, you get front page coverage. Guess that's the price you pay when you're a star.
Star or not (he is, and I'm glad that he's not Kobe), he's still human.
April 14, 2008
5:24 p.m.
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McGowdog writes:
I'm not demeaning the paper for doing their job. It would be stupid to ignore the act.
But it does focus alot of attention to one guy, one act, one incident...
I wouldn't want to be in his shoes. That's sort of my point.
April 14, 2008
6:16 p.m.
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strat1080 writes:
For those saying that this is just hate by white middle aged people that is just ridiculous. What this is about is how much Carmelo Anthony gets paid and his committment to the Denver Nuggets. Carmelo Anthony gets paid millions by the Nuggets and their fans(YOU) to perform. I think its absolutely appalling to see Melo getting arrested for a DUI with one VERY IMPORTANT game left of the season. What if Phoenix wins tonight. That is the problem with the Nuggets. They are not motivated. They are the 4th highest paid team in the NBA but they are just plain pathetic. Melo is phenomenal on offense but isn't a complete player. He doesn't play defense and just doesn't show any sense of urgency. When you are paid millions of dollars there is a committment and responsibility to perform and follow rules. Melo isn't abiding by his end of the deal. There is no other way about it. This isn't about racism. Its about living up to expectations. The expectations are pretty high when you get paid millions of dollars and you are approaching a very important game.
For those saying that there are more thugs in the NFL than the NBA, you must be statistically challenged. Did it ever occur to you that there are 55 players on a NFL team as opposed to 12 for a NBA team. That is nearly 5x times as many as the NBA. Of course there are going to be more incidents with NFL players. They have 5x as many players to keep under control. However, when NFL players slip up they pay stiff consequences.
April 14, 2008
6:44 p.m.
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McGowdog writes:
Agreed Strat. I'd hate to see the Nuggets back in.
Maybe this is a wake-call for Melo. From what I hear, he may have been instrumental in the Nuggets performance against Utah.
Either that, or that's just how it goes against the Jazz.
We'll see.
April 14, 2008
8:28 p.m.
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AG writes:
Melo is a grown man. He may be able to undo some legal damage, but he will answer for his mistake in public and media, so he will have to take responsibility for his mistake like any man, in his own way.
This is not a situation that any intelligent person should use a launch pad to rant about race issues, tattoos, or any other typical broad-stroke associations, and you all know it. Melo is obviously immature; who knows how his career will pan out? I cannot judge the man beyond how he effects me as a Nuggets fan. And in that regard, he has let us all down in a crucial and historic playoff race. He also let AI down, who's championship window is closing and who relies on Anthony as a key piece to his hopes for ring. But, he is a man and will have to answer to his team, his fans, his family.
I have been a Nuggets fan for a long time, and I don't let stuff like this become too huge in my mind, but I do feel the scales tipping on Melo's true value as THE franchise cornerstone. I could be wrong, but he just seems like he lacks some basic mental and emotional strength, discipline and fortitude that any historical franchise-type players have all had.
But hell, the kid is 23. Man up Melo~!
April 14, 2008
8:55 p.m.
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Sweetpickle writes:
Denver's fine atheletes are crutial to the city's image. This brave young man has admitted he made a mistake, and his coach will surely counsel him. We need to just let him concentrate on his job.
April 14, 2008
9:54 p.m.
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Shaupeen writes:
OK, here's the deal, Carmelo, or any other famous person. For $100,000 a year, I will be sober and available to drive your drunk/stoned celebrity ass home at any time of the day or night. I will drive you places; I will pick you up from places. I will even drive you to places, wait in the car, then drive you home from places. I will be available anytime, any day, just a phone call away. For just $100,000 a year, which is what, half a game's salary? Please get my contact info from the paper. I look forward to working with you.
April 14, 2008
11:22 p.m.
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nvuzdyzyre writes:
WOW WOW WOW ALL THIS HOSTILITY OVER A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN THE MAN MAY BE A SUPERSTAR AND THE FACE OF THE NUGGETS, BUT EVERYBODY MAKES MISTAKES INCLUDING ALL YOU PEOPLE ON HERE THAT ARE BASHING THE GUY FOR A CRIME THAT IS NOT EVEN TRUE YET AND THAT 70% OF YOU PROBABLY ALREADY COMMITTED TO. WITH THE NUGGETS MAKING THE PLAYOFFS NOW EVERYONE OF YOU GUYS WILL BE TRYING TO GET THE TICKETS AND CHEERING ON THE STAR THAT YOU ARE BASHING. SHOW A LITTLE HEART. REALIZE NOT EVERYBODY IS PERFECT. CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU IN LINE FOR THE TICKETS. GOOD LUCK MELO!
April 15, 2008
12:35 a.m.
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rwlightburn writes:
If he cares so much about his family why wasn't he home with his family. If he cares so much about his team how come he wasn't home getting rest and getting ready to make the playoffs and advance to the finals. How come overpaid athletes don't know that alcohol and drugs are detrimental to their health, endurance, stamina. You would think an overpaid athlete would keep his body in the best condition for peak performance day in and day out. Instead of depriving it of sleep and killing brain cells with alcohol. We have lost faith in you Carmello. Nuggets can kiss getting ahead in the playoffs good bye with your kind of attitude.
April 15, 2008
12:51 a.m.
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SteveM writes:
Dear Nuggets,
You want to win an NBA title or, at least, make it to the series since you're the only Denver team left that hasn't? You've got to think, act, and be the champs. This kind of juvenile stuff has got to stop. I don't care how rich you are. I don't care how spoiled you are. You either are or are not a PROFESSIONAL athlete. Right now, there's nothing PROFESSIONAL about this team. I blame it on the coach, the league and the fans that put up with this. It's time for professional athletes to come down to earth with the rest of us and recognize that to be winners and role models etc., you've got to set higher standards for yourself than the average Joe. But these Nuggets don't even reach average let alone brilliance of a champion. The NBA should include embarrasment clauses in all contracts whereby if things like this happen the team would be fined $50K, the player fined $150,000 plus automatic 10 game suspension.
April 15, 2008
8:26 a.m.
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HE5t writes:
As far as the NBA thugs vs NHL thugs argument goes, I got one name for you. Danny Heatley. nuff said
April 15, 2008
8:35 a.m.
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MGD writes:
Okay, this was not a single mistake. This was another run-in with the law for Melo. No, it's not a race thing, it's a maturity thing.
Look at Camby, he makes the paper. He makes the paper when he serves meals at the rescue mission and for spending so much time with his family. He is a man, Melo is still an almost-man.
Melo needs to grow up on and off the court if he ever desires to be a true superstar. He can afford to have the party anywhere in town and have a driver. He never needs to have a mug shot shown in the paper, never. He can party, he can stay out all night and still never need to get arrested. He just needs to be smarter, that's all.
As for the on-court maturity, Melo has the physical skills to be a great rebounder, he improved in the second half of this year considerably. He also has the skills and physical gifts to be a great man-up defender. He needs the focus and determiniation to play defense, it's really about desire. Karl is not a coach who values team defense enough to get the team to buy in but there is enough skill on the team that the Nuggets can play great D when they want to.
Oh, and for the person who thought Karl might counsel Melo, yeah that's not going to happen. Karl is a poor leader at best. He is part of the problem.
Finally, after such an off-night, Melo should have stayed and practiced free throws and jumps shots for a few hours, got back in his groove. Then head home and get some rest, they still have a shot at the seventh seed but they need to win and get help. Partying till past 4:00 in the morning is not going to improve his game.
As for hockey, I gave up on it when Bertuzzi attacked Moore, I didn't even wait to see the punishment. Watching these Nuggets play a third of the games with no desire or discipline and I might free even more time currently spent on watching sports.