Iverson

PM_Mama00 · #1 07-15-2002, 11:04 AM

So Alan Iverson (if I'm spelling it wrong, I don't care. I have no respect for him) busts into his cousin's apartment or whatever to find his wife, and assaults some men. The police are giving him till Tuesday to turn himself in. He throws a big party, and the police are watching from outside the gates. I would LOVE to see that happen with a normal person. And in the news it says that his contract isn't guaranteed if he is charged with a felony? I would hope that he contract would be broken! Why should someone still be making millions if they are charged with a felony? I'm so sick of seeing athletes getting away with anything just because they have a contract or whatever. I don't care who they are, or what they do. OJ Simpson, WTF? I'm sure if Michael Jordan murdered someone, they woudln't care. They'd prolly come up with some excuse like "oh well he's stressed and it was an accident". Ahhh!!!! Where are the equal rights activists on this problem? Huh?

Dionysus · #2 07-15-2002, 11:07 AM

Don't forget about politicians!

JMUduke · #3 07-15-2002, 11:36 AM

and diplomats...

KSig RC · #4 07-15-2002, 12:16 PM

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Originally posted by PM_Mama00
So Alan Iverson (if I'm spelling it wrong, I don't care. I have no respect for him) busts into his cousin's apartment or whatever to find his wife, and assaults some men. The police are giving him till Tuesday to turn himself in. He throws a big party, and the police are watching from outside the gates. I would LOVE to see that happen with a normal person. And in the news it says that his contract isn't guaranteed if he is charged with a felony? I would hope that he contract would be broken! Why should someone still be making millions if they are charged with a felony? I'm so sick of seeing athletes getting away with anything just because they have a contract or whatever. I don't care who they are, or what they do. OJ Simpson, WTF? I'm sure if Michael Jordan murdered someone, they woudln't care. They'd prolly come up with some excuse like "oh well he's stressed and it was an accident". Ahhh!!!! Where are the equal rights activists on this problem? Huh?

uhh . . . this isn't exactly how it happened, according to current reports.

First, the "party" was FIVE to TEN FAMILY MEMBERS - Iverson wasn't even seen outside but for a few minutes near the end of the night, and the police were informed of what was going on. There was no alcohol seen, no music, and it was very under control. That's not a "big party" kid, not even a party at all really.

He has until Tuesday to turn himself in b/c his lawyer is out of the country - the kicker is that he cannot leave his house until then, so for all intents and purposes he's in police custody already. Doesn't sound too unfair - this sort of arrangement is very common with "normal people", btw.

The charges presented against him: Felony weapons and trespassing charges, as well as misdemeanor assault. The gun supposedly used has not been found yet, to my knowledge.

As far as the contract - there's not a huge chance of intense jailtime with these charges (even if you're a "normal person", which is a bad term btw), so the Sixers would be moronic to cut the contract. Why would you lose your star player for 3 years rather than 4 months? Doesn't make sense, from a business or sports standpoint.

Why are people so fast to jump on athletes? Whether it be salary, public behavior, marital status, etc - no offense intended, PM_Mama, but commentary like yours bugs the shit out of me. Your facts aren't correct, and your conclusions are largely drawn out of some sort of bizarre "athletes get away with EVERYTHING so f--- them!" fixation. Sure, this was a dumb move on his part, but it's not made any worse just because the man is a great basketball player. Comparing this to OJ seems a bit of a stretch - OJ got away with murder b/c he was famous, rich, and got a good break with the judge and jury. AI hasn't 'gotten off' yet, and nothing about this screams preferential treatment . . . yet.

Next you'll be telling me baseball players shouldn't strike b/c they owe it to the fans, or Charles Barkley should have been a better role model . . . ugh

EagleChick19 · #5 07-15-2002, 12:19 PM

I was watching a sports TV show over the weekend, and they wondered how the chance of being charged with a felony would hurt his career. Well, I have the answer.....

If he is one of the most famous sports stars in the country and charged with a crime, his career is going to unaffected, b/c there are still going to be fans that still want to see him. Regardless, of the crime and/or consequences...

James · #6 07-15-2002, 12:23 PM

I saw a "talking head" last night who said the case was too high profile for the police to want to drop it. He went on to say that like many cases of domestic dispute this would probbaly be allowed to fade away, except for the fact that it is a famous person. Kind of a reverse distinction.

KSigkid · #7 07-15-2002, 12:50 PM

From a couple of interviews I've heard, they dont' have much of a case against Iverson...highly unlikely he'll get any jail time (not because of celebrity, but only because the case against him is very flimsy)

Collin

SATX*APhi · #8 07-15-2002, 04:32 PM

Who is this guy? The name sounds familiar, but not too familiar.

EagleChick19 · #9 07-15-2002, 04:37 PM

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Originally posted by SATX*APhi
Who is this guy? The name sounds familiar, but not too familiar.

Iverson? He plays for the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team. I can't remember what position he plays, though.

Steeltrap · #10 07-15-2002, 04:38 PM

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Originally posted by EagleChick19

Iverson? He plays for the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team. I can't remember what position he plays, though.

Guard -- a small shooting guard. Most shooting guards are big guards.

EagleChick19 · #11 07-15-2002, 04:41 PM

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Originally posted by Steeltrap

Guard -- a small shooting guard. Most shooting guards are big guards.

Thanks, Steeltrap. I couldn't remember for the life of me what he played!

SATX*APhi · #12 07-15-2002, 05:25 PM

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Originally posted by EagleChick19

Iverson? He plays for the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team. I can't remember what position he plays, though.

Thanks EC. I still have no clue who he is though.

EagleChick19 · #13 07-15-2002, 05:33 PM

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Originally posted by SATX*APhi

Thanks EC. I still have no clue who he is though.

Here's a site that tells you all about Iverson's crime and party:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/bas...rson_party_ap/

SATX*APhi · #14 07-15-2002, 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by EagleChick19

Here's a site that you all about Iverson's crime and party:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/bas...rson_party_ap/

Thanks! Hell, that story is crazy! He looks pretty rugged if you asked me, but who was asking?

EagleChick19 · #15 07-15-2002, 05:51 PM

You're welcome!