Brad Miller Suspended

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for 5 games for violating the Leagues Anti-Drug policy

The NBA announced today that Brad Miller of the Sacramento Kings has been suspended without pay for five games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program.

Miller’s suspension will begin with the first game of the 2008-09 NBA regular season for which he is eligible and physically able to play.

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/53526/20080710/sacramentos_brad_miller_suspended/

 

[sauce-26]

what the? What was he taking?

 

[Jerryaki]

playing time for hawes!

but seriously...smooth move, brad.

 

[HighFlyingMonkey]

He doesn't necessarily have to be taking anything, it could have been that he didnt follow the NBA's drug test policy right. He might have forgotten about testing or something, who knows. Only five games though.

 

[NME]

Brad's hitting something stronger than chaw?

 

[sacgirl88]

good move brad
well hawes will get some more pt time

 

[Jer]

He doesn't necessarily have to be taking anything, it could have been that he didnt follow the NBA's drug test policy right. He might have forgotten about testing or something, who knows. Only five games though.

For some crazy reason, I seriously doubt missing a drug test is going to net you a five game suspension

 

[Löwenherz]

I know five games is minor in the grand scheme, but would this affect his likelyhood of getting traded this summer?

Like someone wanting to wait until after he served the suspension.

 

[Warhawk]

Hawes must have slipped him something in his morning coffee to free up some minutes at the 5 spot.

I'd like to find out more details on what happened first, but not a smart move if it is indeed a substance violation.

Edit - it is also on ESPN, Yahoo, etc. now.

 

[tyrant]

I know five games is minor in the grand scheme, but would this affect his likelyhood of getting traded this summer?

Like someone wanting to wait until after he served the suspension.

no. and i dont know anyone who would take his 11 mill

 

[NME]

good move brad
well hawes will get some more pt time

In a perfect world, Brad gets Wally Pipp-ed.

 

[NME]

http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/013794.html

July 10, 2008
And the official statement

Posted by Melody Gutierrez

From Brad Miller: "I want to apologize to my family, teammates, fans and entire Kings organization. I made a mistake. It was an error in judgment and I'm very sorry. I regret it deeply. It's something I won't and can't take lightly. I hope to bounce back from this as a better person and I'm excited about the upcoming season."

 

[AriesMar27]

wow... miller failing a drug test... we know it wasnt steroids, that would mean he was working out...

 

[Gary]

For some crazy reason, I seriously doubt missing a drug test is going to net you a five game suspension

It's the same thing under their rules.. Missing a drug test is the same as failing one..

 

[Andriod_KiNg]

wow... miller failing a drug test... we know it wasnt steroids, that would mean he was working out...

bahahahaha.

 

[nbrans]

wow... miller failing a drug test... we know it wasnt steroids, that would mean he was working out...

Well, jokes aside, steroids would have meant a 10 game suspension, so we really do know it wasn't steroids.

 

[tyrant]

i wish he Was poppin roids

 

[=LarryLegend=]

"I didnt know you could fail a drug test from chewing grass" Brad Miller tells Mr. Stern.

I guess the B52 Bomber is flying higher than ever....

 

[NewMonkey]

Well, jokes aside, steroids would have meant a 10 game suspension, so we really do know it wasn't steroids.

I seriously doubt that the NBA really tests for steroids anyway. Has any NBA player ever been suspended for steroid use? There were rumors about Darius Miles, but he wouldn't seem to be the most obvious user.

 

[=LarryLegend=]

Brad could be the new "Tractor Trailer"......or "Double Wide"... lol

 

[bajaden]

For some crazy reason, I seriously doubt missing a drug test is going to net you a five game suspension

Yeah it will. There was someone a while back that went to the wrong place or some excuse and was suspended for five games for missing the test. As Gary said. Missing the test is the same as failing one. I told him to stop smoking the sardines.

 

[AriesMar27]

what would give him a 5 day suspension? didnt darius miles just get a 8 day suspension? and we all know what he was doing.... everything else is way worse than the hydro green green... i couldnt imagine a 5 day suspension for heroine.... maybe he was on some sort of animal tranquilizers.... damn that miller and his hippie ways...

i hope that theus starts hawes at center... i dont want to see thomas/reef and moore starting on opening night.... that would be depressing....

 

[=LarryLegend=]

if brad has not been in trouble with drugs before....suspension are light.

 

[OptimusRhyme]

tough luck for brad, especially if its only the ganja..
but I really think this could be a blessing in disguise..
spence will get to prove himself and might be able to lock a starting spot.
Thompson will get a big oppurtunity off the bench too. I hope they are both ready.

 

[nbrans]

what would give him a 5 day suspension? didnt darius miles just get a 8 day suspension? and we all know what he was doing.... everything else is way worse than the hydro green green... i couldnt imagine a 5 day suspension for heroine.... maybe he was on some sort of animal tranquilizers.... damn that miller and his hippie ways...

i hope that theus starts hawes at center... i dont want to see thomas/reef and moore starting on opening night.... that would be depressing....

5 day suspension is a third drug offense. They don't specify what the offense is, but it means it was the third time.

 

[sactownfan]

Reggie's gonna pee us all off and start Moore and SAR.

 

[DocHolliday]

I've always tagged Brad for smoking pot. He's sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo low key all the time.

 

[CruzDude]

5 games suspension is very likely for missing a drug test. Brad is a farmer at heart and the "crops needed tending to" and his custom ATV couldn't get him from the back 40 as they say (he really has 70 acres). Don't think it is anything more. So be done with it.

 

[captain bill]

"I didnt know you could fail a drug test from chewing grass" Brad Miller tells Mr. Stern.

I guess the B52 Bomber is flying higher than ever....

and with that, larry legend wins the thread

 

[=LarryLegend=]

I think brad is ridin dirty....I mean....mowin dirty....with the sweet cornrows.......