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ramtour420
Posts: 26308 Alba Posts: 1 Joined: 3/19/2007 Member: #1388 Russian Federation |
3/22/2013 7:03 PM
He has a phobia about flying on a plane. Cannot be an NBA player if you cannot fly.
Everything you have ever wanted is on the other side of fear- George Adair
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CrushAlot
Posts: 59764 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/25/2003 Member: #452 USA |
3/22/2013 7:17 PM
He is supposed to take a bus to games on road trips and tried to negotiate not being fined if he was late or missed shoot arounds for away games. His situation is sad.
I'm tired,I'm tired, I'm so tired right now......Kristaps Porzingis 1/3/18
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Silverfuel
Posts: 31750 Alba Posts: 3 Joined: 6/27/2002 Member: #268 USA |
3/22/2013 7:40 PM
Is/was he a good player?
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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CrushAlot
Posts: 59764 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/25/2003 Member: #452 USA |
3/22/2013 8:03 PM
Silverfuel wrote:Is/was he a good player?He is a very good player. I'm tired,I'm tired, I'm so tired right now......Kristaps Porzingis 1/3/18
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MaTT4281
Posts: 34908 Alba Posts: 4 Joined: 1/16/2004 Member: #538 USA |
3/22/2013 9:01 PM
He just decided his run in the D-League was over? (Albeit, even his D-League stint was unimpressive)
Very frustrating situation. Have been keeping tabs on it, for whatever reason, against better judgment. At first I was sympathetic to Royce, and thought he could do some good for those suffering from anxiety, but over the past several months, I've come to believe this is not a good or honest man. Definitely seems like a media whore/self-inflicted martyr. Haven't exactly been rooting for Houston this year given this past offseason, but I feel bad for the team wasting a pick on this guy. I'll be relieved when he is out of the league, and that day is certainly coming soon. |
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CrushAlot
Posts: 59764 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/25/2003 Member: #452 USA |
3/22/2013 9:22 PM
MaTT4281 wrote:He just decided his run in the D-League was over? (Albeit, even his D-League stint was unimpressive)Royce was taken with the Knicks pick from the McGrady trade. I want White to be successful but I have no problem with Morey getting nothing out of that pick. I'm tired,I'm tired, I'm so tired right now......Kristaps Porzingis 1/3/18
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yellowboy90
Posts: 33942 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 4/23/2011 Member: #3538 |
3/22/2013 9:48 PM
Play just the home games. He could go to Ny and take the train to away games. LOL.
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PresIke
Posts: 27671 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/26/2001 Member: #33 USA |
3/22/2013 10:02 PM
this is an extremely interesting case at this level of work (i.e. very successful/skillful) that appears to expose how our current society is not quite developed enough to fully grasp and address this kind of conflict. traditionally, i know folks might be thinking a 'tough mental' player is essential to being a 'winner.' yet, how do we define such players as 'tough?" there is much to discuss and debate, but i do think there is something here to take with us down the road in understanding the complexity of those with disabilities who have strengths and skills that can allow them to perform at very high levels (higher sometimes than those who may not have the same disabilities), like in this case.
Forum Po Po and #33 for a reason...
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knickstorrents
Posts: 21121 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 1/23/2010 Member: #3050 Hong Kong |
3/22/2013 11:12 PM
Special arrangements need to be made... it's a new situation so there's no rules, no guidelines on what to do. He is medically diagnosed, he's a good player, just a reasonable arrangement needs to be made.
The rockets made the pick with their eyes open. If he had no mental issues he probably would have gone higher. So they got 'value' from that pick, but I guess they couldn't come to some kind of agreement. I don't think the story is over, rookie contracts are 3 years? There's time to come up with a solution. Rose is not the answer.
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earthmansurfer
Posts: 24005 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 1/26/2005 Member: #858 Germany |
3/23/2013 5:50 AM
I can't see a team picking him up. I mean who wants that headache for just a good + player and not a great player?
I think he needs to play in a local league and work on getting over his phobias. Maybe later then he will be ready to play. Ironic that it was with our pick, I mean you would think they'd get a star. The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. Albert Einstein
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AnubisADL
Posts: 27382 Alba Posts: 13 Joined: 6/29/2009 Member: #2771 USA |
3/23/2013 8:38 AM
Dude isn't worth the hassle. Rockets tried to meet him half way. Dude wants preferential treatment. Dude is a rookie plain and simple.
NY Knicks - Retirement home for players and GMs
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Nalod
Posts: 71308 Alba Posts: 155 Joined: 12/24/2003 Member: #508 USA |
3/23/2013 11:32 AM
It was a gamble pick as his value dropped in the draft. Rockets knew the deal. I too was sympathetic but the dude is just running his mouth like he has a "Right" to be an NBA player and they should accommodate his "handicap".
He has to be able to fly. The logistics of games nearly demand it. Logistics of getting physical therapy demands it. Logistics of how coaching is dispensed and being part of the team demands it. Not quite, but he sounds like a flight attendant complaining the airlines are not being sensitive to his condition. Dude gotta fly! The graphic above with the head line below "march madness" takes on a new meaning! Im sure he is very frustrated with him self and the league but running the mouth looking for public support won't help. Gotta fly! |
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IronWillGiroud
Posts: 25207 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 10/17/2012 Member: #4359 |
3/23/2013 11:57 AM
Knock him out for flights, so that he is not awake,
problem solved, what the hell is wrong with people The Will, check out the Official Home of Will's GameDay Art: http://tinyurl.com/thewillgameday
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IronWillGiroud
Posts: 25207 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 10/17/2012 Member: #4359 |
3/23/2013 12:20 PM
You understand? You put him under like for surgery, then he does not have to face the fear of flying, you can jet him across country in a box if you want,
THAT'S practical thinking, but no one wants to be practical The Will, check out the Official Home of Will's GameDay Art: http://tinyurl.com/thewillgameday
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Nalod
Posts: 71308 Alba Posts: 155 Joined: 12/24/2003 Member: #508 USA |
3/23/2013 12:22 PM
IronWillGiroud wrote:You understand? You put him under like for surgery, then he does not have to face the fear of flying, you can jet him across country in a box if you want, and if he goes into cardiac arrest while in the box, then just bury it! He could take meds but that would mess him up. |
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knickscity
Posts: 24533 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 6/2/2012 Member: #4241 USA |
3/23/2013 12:38 PM
ramtour420 wrote:He has a phobia about flying on a plane. Cannot be an NBA player if you cannot fly. Ironically, he flew to games for Iowa State. Some of his anxieties are real, but he's exxagerating alot of it. His quest is to revamp the NBA, and he's causing more harm than good. |
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IronWillGiroud
Posts: 25207 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 10/17/2012 Member: #4359 |
3/23/2013 1:03 PM
Nalod wrote:IronWillGiroud wrote:You understand? You put him under like for surgery, then he does not have to face the fear of flying, you can jet him across country in a box if you want, Why cardiac arrest, where does this come from? If you need to, ship him with the whole kitten and kaboodle, doctor, the medical gadgets, it's chump change for an NBA franchise, The Will, check out the Official Home of Will's GameDay Art: http://tinyurl.com/thewillgameday
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IronWillGiroud
Posts: 25207 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 10/17/2012 Member: #4359 |
3/23/2013 1:03 PM
IronWillGiroud wrote:Nalod wrote:IronWillGiroud wrote:You understand? You put him under like for surgery, then he does not have to face the fear of flying, you can jet him across country in a box if you want, lmao btw @ bury it The Will, check out the Official Home of Will's GameDay Art: http://tinyurl.com/thewillgameday
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smackeddog
Posts: 38391 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 3/30/2005 Member: #883 |
3/23/2013 1:38 PM
A situation terribly handled by all parties right from the start. Should of just exempted him from away games and tried to work on the anxiety issue over a few years. Therapy isn't magic- it's very unlikely you'll get someone to go from fearing flying, to going on 80+ flights a year after only a few sessions! Ridiculous, really don't know what the rockets were thinking. Trust broke down, now he's convinced the Rockets are out to do him harm.
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