why wont this 80 million dollar NBA star admit he tokes up? anthony carmelo

[seattle420]

I'd like to ask this gy sraaight up why he won't just come out and amit he smokes a little bud! hell it ain't no big deal! why can't more millionares just come out of the closet and back legaliaztion?

uly 12, 2006 · Last updated 7:45 p.m. PT

Carmelo signs with Nuggets for $80 million

By PAT GRAHAM
ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

DENVER -- Carmelo Anthony committed to staying in his town a little longer than LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.

Anthony signed a five-year deal worth an estimated $80 million Wednesday at the Pepsi Center. The deal Anthony signed is longer by two years than those agreed to by fellow young stars James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Wade of the NBA champion Miami Heat.

Rather than choose the five-year extensions they were eligible for that would kick in starting with the 2007-08 season, James and Wade went for three-year deals with an option for a fourth - and the chance to become free agents sooner and potentially make even more money.

"It was a no-brainer for me," Anthony said. "When all the rumors were out there saying I was signing this type of deal or that type of deal, my family called me and said, 'Look, are you crazy?'" Growing up we don't have (much)."

Anthony has a clause in his contract, though, where he can terminate the deal after the fourth year.

"This is where I want to be," Anthony said. "The whole state has embraced me."


Anthony's agent, Calvin Andrews, said earlier in the day there was "some verbiage" in the contract that needed to be solved before he signed. After the deal was done, Andrews said the contract was precisely what Anthony was hoping for.

"How can I not be happy when my client signed a max deal?" Andrews said. "We were working on semantics. It wasn't a deal-breaking thing."

Denver director of player personnel Mark Warkentien said the deal went smoothly.

"There was a motivated seller and a motivated buyer," he said. "Piece of cake."

As the Nuggets solidified the future of their star forward, they lost swingman Greg Buckner to the Dallas Mavericks. Also, 7-foot center Francisco Elson signed an offer sheet with the San Antonio Spurs.

The Nuggets still have a chance to match the offer to Elson.

Hours before Anthony was expected to sign his contract extension, he had to defend his judgment for loaning his car to a friend who was pulled over and cited for marijuana possession.

Tyler Brandon Smith was stopped for traffic violations late Sunday and given a summons for misdemeanor marijuana possession. Police said Smith was driving a 2005 Dodge Magnum registered to Anthony's company, Melo Enterprises.

Anthony answered questions about the incident as kids from his basketball camp scurried through drills in the background.

"I cursed him out a little bit," Anthony said of his close friend. "He understands. He almost broke down apologizing."

The Nuggets looked into the situation involving Smith and were happy with what they uncovered.

"Everything factors in," Warkentien said. "It's an $80-million decision. The evaluation of him is a three-year study, not a 36-hour period.

"Melo's our guy."

This wasn't the first time Anthony has had a friend get him into hot water. In October 2004, a backpack that Anthony had on him before boarding a plane was searched and an ounce of marijuana was discovered. A friend of Anthony's said the drugs were his and apologized.

"The last time this happened, the guy was x-ed out of the picture; he's not even around anymore," Andrews said Wednesday afternoon. "We've got to sit down and map out a plan on how do we avoid these things.

"For the last two years (Anthony) has been a rock-solid citizen, unbelievable on the court, doing everything he needs to do.

"Now, he can't even sneeze the wrong way. It's ridiculous. He's on egg shells right now. A guy like him shouldn't have to be in that situation."

Anthony, 22, was all smiles at his evening press conference. Flanked by Warkentien on his right and team owner Stan Kroenke to his left, Anthony talked about how this was the right decision for him.

"My situation is different than other situations," he said. "I had to make sure my family is straight, make sure my kids, my grandkids, my great-great grandkids are straight. That's why I feel good about it."

The Nuggets have now invested $140 million in two players this offseason in Anthony and Nene, who's coming of an ACL tear. It's money that Kroenke feels is well spent.

"To have the talent at the level we'd like to have it, the way the system works you have to pay for it," Kroenke said.

Anthony was the third selection in the 2003 NBA draft. He's averaged 22.8 points for his career, including 26.5 points last season when he was chosen to the All-NBA third team. It was the first time a Denver player had been named to the team since Antonio McDyess in 1998-99.

"This is a great day," Warkentien said. "Three years ago, Denver chose Carmelo. Today, Carmelo chooses Denver.

"Can you ask for more of a commitment from a young star player who from day one says this is the place? You don't get many days like this."

seattle420 Reviewed by seattle420 on 07-18-2006. why wont this 80 million dollar NBA star admit he tokes up? anthony carmelo I'd like to ask this gy sraaight up why he won't just come out and amit he smokes a little bud! hell it ain't no big deal! why can't more millionares just come out of the closet and back legaliaztion? uly 12, 2006 · Last updated 7:45 p.m. PT Carmelo signs with Nuggets for $80 million By PAT GRAHAM ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER DENVER -- Carmelo Anthony committed to staying in his town a little longer than LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Rating: 5

[Its a Plant]

If he admitts to smoking weed, he can get busted by the NBA. That means no more money, no more sneaker endorsements, no more Nike ads...He's playing it smart for his situation. Melo's still got a backseat to Lebron and D-Wade, anyways, so the only reason for him to come out is to boost his exposure!

[seattle420]

he's got 80 million dollars, at least he can come out and say that he is all for the law making marijuana the lowest possible priority for the police!

the NBA wouldn't have any players if they really banned weed.


here's a huge list of marijuana friendlypeople...
http://www.nndb.com/lists/352/000083103/

[BloodAngel]

"No, that's not my ounce in my backpack... that's my friend's..."
*cough* scapegoat *cough*

[Its a Plant]

He could have all the money in the world, but until he retires from the NBA, he would have to be an idiot to come out saying he smokes, or even supports the legalization movement. The League is against that, obviously, and the penalties for violating them are tough.

I'm sure you remember Damon Stoudamire? He was busted a couple of times for smoking weed, and now that's all he's known for. And what's sad is how good of a player he was/is, but all people remember is that he likes to smoke weed and do other drugs. Sure he might be open about it now, but his media image is shot. And so will Carmelo's, who's probably 3X the star as Damon was.

[seattle420]

yup even the greatest basketball player ever kareem abdul jabbar smokes weed!

I guess it would be bad for the prohibitionists if the information got out to the public that you CAN BE the greatest while smoking ganja

He could have all the money in the world, but until he retires from the NBA, he would have to be an idiot to come out saying he smokes, or even supports the legalization movement. The League is against that, obviously, and the penalties for violating them are tough.

I'm sure you remember Damon Stoudamire? He was busted a couple of times for smoking weed, and now that's all he's known for. And what's sad is how good of a player he was/is, but all people remember is that he likes to smoke weed and do other drugs. Sure he might be open about it now, but his media image is shot. And so will Carmelo's, who's probably 3X the star as Damon was.

[3rdEyeVision]

you'd have to be a complete moron to say you smoke weed in his situation lol no offence but im pretty sure only like 4% of the poeple on here would say that and thats a hell of alot more people than normally would admit it.....its just not something his fans need to know or anything

[seattle420]

why the hell not? maraijuana is illegal and that is wrong, if he was a real man and true, he'd say something for sure!

I really resent the super rich who will not come out and say THE EMPORER WEARS NO CLOTHES!

does snoop dogg toke up or not?

[3rdEyeVision]

its just a terrible move though lol its like coming to work everyday drunk...sure people will know you like drinking but your gonna make yourself look like a complete retard in the process

lmao that might not be the best comparison but w/e im baked as hell right now lol ok its a terrible comparison hahaha

[Oneironaut]

Heh heh...the Nuggets. *sparks bowl*