joec32033 wrote:

Philc1 wrote:

Nalod wrote:

Philc1 wrote:

KnickDanger wrote:Why do people keep ignoring it isn’t just the gun? It’s a pattern of behavior. And like it or not legality isn’t the main issue - it’s code of conduct for an employer. Like it or not he is having to answer for his behavior. This is notwithstanding the sins of the corporate NBA. Or society. Just cause and effect. And definitely not about my opinion.

The patriots have a player who just tried to bring a loaded firearm with a bump stock on a plane — but at least he didn’t post a video of it on social media amirite?

And this was just days ago. The guy was arrested. No your not right. Not at all the same scenario. 4th round pick is not the face of the franchise and the one of top players in the league who get marketed and in return big endorsement deals. Is he? On a guaranteed 4 year, 4mm deal with all kinds of outs for the patriots.
He not on a video because nobody knows who he is.
And now, he did not flaunt it to the masses AFTER being suspended and was reminded of the consequences after a suspension and was seeking stress and counseling dealing with his life.
Jack Jones tried to bring a gun on to a commercial flight.

This is all overhyped nonsense. Thanks for letting us know you are chugging media kool aid. A NFL player tries to bring a firearm onto a plane no one cares but it’s the end of the world if Ja Morant has a video

You do realize, different leagues/different commissioners/different tolerances/different CBAs, right?

Ja Morant is a Global superstar with big endorsement deals. Jack Jones is relatively obscure by comparison.
Ja Morant got suspended for 8 games. Said to all what they wanted to hear then went back on his word. Its not him vs Adam Silver. The fans, sponsers, His employer, TV, ESPN, all who promote him. Conspire to knock him down? Why, he is a star. ESPN likes showing his games and high lights. Brings in ratings. NBA? They like Stars. Griz? The like selling seats. Nike? They like selling shoes.

Want to equate? Jones is arrested for a felony. He might be suspended until his fate is determined. NBA does this right? Get arrested for a felony your suspended until resolved.
Jah was not arrested. Not the same.
Say Jones got big game, and is reinstated after his LEGAL ISSUES ARE RESOLVED, say he pleas out to give up his guns and say a period of probation. Maybe 2-3-5 years? I have no idea. Assuming he is a first time offender. League clears him. How long does this take? 4 mos? 6 mos? A year?

Ok, he gets back on the field. Then he violates his parole. He goes to jail. No more career until he gets out.

Compare to Jones with Jah? We only a few days into his arrest. I’d say his troubles are far greater than Jah. The money? Not even close. Jones never made that kind of coin. If Jah did what Jones did then what are the ramifications? Then you parity.

But I am getting the performance art aspect of Phil C. I suppose every board needs one.

Philc1 wrote:

KnickDanger wrote:Why do people keep ignoring it isn’t just the gun? It’s a pattern of behavior. And like it or not legality isn’t the main issue - it’s code of conduct for an employer. Like it or not he is having to answer for his behavior. This is notwithstanding the sins of the corporate NBA. Or society. Just cause and effect. And definitely not about my opinion.

The patriots have a player who just tried to bring a loaded firearm with a bump stock on a plane — but at least he didn’t post a video of it on social media amirite?

So howz it going for this kid? If guilty, he looking at some mandatory time. This kid is not a hardened criminal but:

The Arizona State product played in 13 games for New England last season but closed his rookie campaign with a team-issued suspension for reportedly missing rehab sessions and mouthing off to head coach Bill Belichick.

ones had a tumultuous college career. He was booted off the USC squad for academic reasons, leading to him playing at Moorpark College, a California junior college, for the 2018 campaign. That season, Jones was arrested following an incident at a Panda Express, and he served 45 days of house arrest after pleading guilty to commercial burglary, which is a second-degree misdemeanor.

He spent the following three years at Arizona State and managed to rehabilitate his NFL stock. He ended up being selected in the fourth round of the 2022 draft by the Patriots, and he quickly showed that he was capable of being more than a depth piece in the secondary. Jones got into 13 games last season (two starts), finishing with 30 tackles and two interceptions (including a pick-six on Aaron Rodgers). Pro Football Focus ultimately graded him 17th among 118 qualifying cornerbacks.

The guns were loaded. Makes it worse.
He might plea it down, but three are more than one charge. I think Patriots from what I read will release him. After Hernandez thing its not a good look for them either. NFL has way different salary structure than the guaranteed nature of NBA.