GREAT DAY FOR NBA CRIME

Where to begin!?

Isiah Thomas, of course! His sexual harassment trial is underway, and the opening salvo gave us a treasure trove of great quotes that I will repeat over and over again until my family disowns me. But can this woman be trusted?


"Bitch, I don't give a f--k about the sponsors ..." Browne Sanders testified Thomas told her. "I don't give a f--k about ticket sales."


Clearly! He's been running his team as if it was franchise mode in NBA Live 2000 since he's been there. I believe this one. He has been prickly with the media and completely disinterested with his fan base.


She also said Thomas rebuffed her March 2004 request that he sign renewal-request letters sent out to past season ticket holders with a pointed shot at loyal Knick fans.

"Bitch, I don't give a f--k about these white people," Browne Sanders said Thomas told her.


Remember, this is Isiah "If Larry Bird was black, he'd be just another player" Thomas. I believe this one, too.


Browne Sanders, who said she got rave reviews and pay hikes while with the Knicks, testified that when she reported Thomas' tirades to Garden President Steve Mills, he told her to "accommodate him."


Classy!

Also in NBA news, Isiah's former disaster of a team, the Indiana Pacers, flipped out on Shawne Williams today. Why? Because he got arrested for a litany of offenses. If you can name them all, you win a gold star.

Here they are- failing to signal, driving without a license, driving with an expired license plate, and having a blunt burning in the ashtray with purple haze spilling out the windows. Also, as a kicker, the dude that was riding shotgun had a loaded, stolen, 9mm handgun. That joker was arrested, too.

The best part of the story, however, is the response by Larry Legend.


"Although the legal process needs to be followed, we will not accept Shawne putting himself in this position, regardless of innocence or guilt," franchise president Larry Bird said in a statement released today.


Ouch. Shawne's on thin ice. First, his first name sucks. Then, he slipped in the draft, underachieved mightily as a rookie, got busted for something so obviously stupid while hanging out with career criminals while playing for an organization DESPERATE to rid themselves of their thuggish reputation... yikes. Could he do much worse? All I know is that every Polish third division team is clearing a roster spot in anticipation for Shawne's next step!

In related pot news, our boy Justin Reed managed to get all the charges dropped from his pot case that broke last week. Of course, the case was flimsier than T-Mac's back, but he still got released and is looking for a job. Maybe he and Shawne will battle for a roster spot!

Last, I know I'm late to the party here, but congrats to Ryan Gomes on the marriage. Way to go, my man. But, we would like to let you know, that even though you're married, you can ALWAYS tap your foot in the bathroom stall next to I*Heart*Celtics, if you know what I mean!!Source URL: http://ledger-heath.blogspot.com/2007/09/great-day-for-nba-crime.html
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