Originally Posted by
Craic
I have to admit, this is the first time in quite a while that I'm looking at something the league is doing and can say, "Yeah, I'm totally behind that." There's plenty of things I argue around here concerning seeing things from the league's point of view, but that doesn't mean I agree with them. This, on the other hand, seems to be dead on. It shows a concern not just for "showing the best face" but actually caring enough for the player to follow through with continued help. Now, the question has to be asked, why doesn't the league push in the next CBA to get this in the second or third instance before someone is suspended for a year?
Of course, this also doesn't negate what D.Will said a couple of weeks ago. It makes no sense to ban someone from the facilities and teammates. Most of the players go back home, which is to places that they got involved with the drugs in the first place. Smarter money is to suspend them from games and participating in team practices, but allow them to attend both.