orangeblobman wrote:You're a millionaire not a homeless wino. What is going on? Just stop drinking before games, and maybe after games...or just altogether. Because you're drowning the Knicks along with your perceived sorrows.

And stop during games as well.

orangeblobman wrote:You're a millionaire not a homeless wino. What is going on? Just stop drinking before games, and maybe after games...or just altogether. Because you're drowning the Knicks along with your perceived sorrows.

I'm no lawyer, but the word libel keeps popping up in my head when I read this.

Claiming that a guy is playing like he is drunk is one thing, making a claim that he he drinking prior to a game is something else entirely. Saying that a player is drinking before games is not your "opinion."

I am not making any excuses for the guy, just pointing out that you are treading on thin ice.

Elite wrote:Think about how you might play basketball if you were hung over... It'd prolly look a lot like how Chris Duhan plays. Seriously. We've seen what hes capable of when hes alert and full of energy. But then there are nights like last night where he is just SLOW as hell, and damn near half asleep. I honestly think we may have another Vin Baker on our hands. SMH damn shame

LOL. Duhon should be drug tested before games.

Paladin55 wrote:

orangeblobman wrote:

Paladin55 wrote:

orangeblobman wrote:You're a millionaire not a homeless wino. What is going on? Just stop drinking before games, and maybe after games...or just altogether. Because you're drowning the Knicks along with your perceived sorrows.

I'm no lawyer, but the word libel keeps popping up in my head when I read this.

Claiming that a guy is playing like he is drunk is one thing, making a claim that he he drinking prior to a game is something else entirely. Saying that a player is drinking before games is not your "opinion."

I am not making any excuses for the guy, just pointing out that you are treading on thin ice.

Woah, I am not trying to libel anyone. Should I delete the post?? I just took my partly-joking observation of his gameplay and took it too far I guess.

We all know he's not drunk during games.

Actually, you might want to check out the legal definition for libel.

Not saying you should delete a post, just pointing out that words on the internet stick. They can be googled, and they, and the person who wrote them, can become associated with a person's name.

Definition of libel 4: Libel per se describes statements, which are widely understood to be harmful to a person's reputation. For example, referring to an individual as an alcoholic or criminal, or any description, which would lower the reputation of that individual in the eyes of others. These words are harmful and libelous.

Hey, hold on now. I am not saying Duhon is drunk. All I am saying is that Duhon is playing like he is drunk. I am not saying he is drunk, just that if he were drunk, he would be playing the way he is playing. Oh wait, maybe I am saying he is drunk.

orangeblobman wrote:

Paladin55 wrote:

orangeblobman wrote:

Paladin55 wrote:

orangeblobman wrote:You're a millionaire not a homeless wino. What is going on? Just stop drinking before games, and maybe after games...or just altogether. Because you're drowning the Knicks along with your perceived sorrows.

I'm no lawyer, but the word libel keeps popping up in my head when I read this.

Claiming that a guy is playing like he is drunk is one thing, making a claim that he he drinking prior to a game is something else entirely. Saying that a player is drinking before games is not your "opinion."

I am not making any excuses for the guy, just pointing out that you are treading on thin ice.

Woah, I am not trying to libel anyone. Should I delete the post?? I just took my partly-joking observation of his gameplay and took it too far I guess.

We all know he's not drunk during games.

Actually, you might want to check out the legal definition for libel.

Not saying you should delete a post, just pointing out that words on the internet stick. They can be googled, and they, and the person who wrote them, can become associated with a person's name.

Definition of libel 4: Libel per se describes statements, which are widely understood to be harmful to a person's reputation. For example, referring to an individual as an alcoholic or criminal, or any description, which would lower the reputation of that individual in the eyes of others. These words are harmful and libelous.

Given the legal definition, I don't think I am slandering Mr. Duhon's name. We all agree that he is sucking it up this season. And I was one of his bigger supporters last season and this pre-season.

There is something wrong with the man, and I agree with izbyx in that it is likely his lifestyle. Jokes aside, I cannot speculate on that. But it's obvious that he is not all there. Did you see some of those passes, shots, defense? If a person suspects from just watching a game on TV, there is SOMETHING wrong. I don't know. Best wishes to the guy I know he can do well, it's a question of whether he wants.

I would also think that you can also say what TheGame said:

Hey, hold on now. I am not saying Duhon is drunk. All I am saying is that Duhon is playing like he is drunk. I am not saying he is drunk, just that if he were drunk, he would be playing the way he is playing. Oh wait, maybe I am saying he is drunk.

Any lawyers around here to give us a definitive answer?