I’m wondering whether or not it will actually hurt him to bring this up. I say that because he’s putting his name in for the NBA draft. He already had a negative reputation because of getting kicked off the UCLA team. If I were an NBA GM I’d consider him a high risk to start with. Perhaps he figures that if he doesn’t get drafted he’ll have the $25M. I’d be surprised, however, if he’ll get that much if anything.
I’m wondering whether or not it will actually hurt him to bring this up. I say that because he’s putting his name in for the NBA draft. He already had a negative reputation because of getting kicked off the UCLA team. If I were an NBA GM I’d consider him a high risk to start with. Perhaps he figures that if he doesn’t get drafted he’ll have the $25M. I’d be surprised, however, if he’ll get that much if anything.
Some knucklehead GM might draft him anyway. Considering the number of goofs already playing in the NBA, none of this might not even matter.
Unfortunately, Tom, I think you’re right and it wouldn’t surprise me a bit. I hope I don’t regret what I’m about to write. I doubt if the Bulls would draft or sign him.
BTW, Rosenbloom today announced that he doesn’t want Dwight Howard on the Bulls after writing that the Bulls should give whatever it takes (short of trading Rose).
I saw where Jerry Sloan is interested the both the Bobcats’ and Magic’s head coaching openings. I sure hope that he doesn’t sign with Charlotte. The Magic? That’ll be a rebuilding job.
It’s interesting that the ESPN story used the magic words from New York Times v. Sullivan that is Sports Illustrated had a knowledge of falsity of the statements made in the article or a reckless disregard for the truth. His attorneys are apparently conceding that he’s a “public figure” as defined by the supreme court. It will be interesting how ESPN reports on this suit as they definitely have a competitive reason to report on SIs shortcomings.
Actually I kind of admire this kid and his attorneys for filing this action. Most attorneys would not take the case as a public figure winning a defamation law suit is an extremely uphill battle. The only one I can remember being successful is the Wayne Newton v. NBC suit from the early 80s. That suit made it to jury and Mr. Newton won a judgement that was ultimately reversed on appeal due the the Sullivan standard.
