Breaking news: Shawn Kemp suspended again

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Breaking news: Shawn Kemp suspended again

Postby Bill Russell on Wed Feb 12, 2003 1:23 pm

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Postby MaD_hAND1e on Wed Feb 12, 2003 3:00 pm

ROTFLMAO!!!!! Shawn Hemp suspended again
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Postby Bill Russell on Wed Feb 12, 2003 3:23 pm

Actually it's something heavier than hemp...
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Postby Andrew on Wed Feb 12, 2003 3:34 pm

Unfortunate news. Kemp was having a decent season after being buried on the Blazers' bench the last two seasons. Hopefully he co-operates and gets back on the court where he can still make a contribution, and doesn't wear out his NBA welcome a la Isaiah Rider.
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Postby Clinton on Wed Feb 12, 2003 5:19 pm

Damn shame to see again. He is definately starting to wear out his welcome. Who will want him when he returns?
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Postby Nick on Wed Feb 12, 2003 7:52 pm

Crack head is at it again :roll:

What a shame ... :(
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Postby Andrew on Thu Feb 13, 2003 10:24 am

On a sidenote, I read that the use of cocaine and LSD calls for immediate dismissal from the NBA, though players can appeal the expulsion after 2 years. I guess Kemp is fortunate that he voluntarily entered rehabilitation back in 2001, else he wouldn't be getting all these second chances.
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Postby scubilete on Thu Feb 13, 2003 11:46 am

Ok, these are the late news at 9 p.m. ET

Kemp explains suspension as "misunderstanding"
Orlando, FL (Sports Network) - Orlando Magic forward Shawn Kemp believes he will be exonerated after being suspended on Tuesday for violating the terms of the NBA/NBA Players Association Anti-Drug Program, according to a published report.

The Orlando Sentinel reported that the suspension was nothing more than a misunderstanding. Kemp was out of town for the All-Star break and rescheduled his test, which was originally scheduled to take place last Thursday. The rescheduled date was for Wednesday and Kemp maintains the test will come back clean.

Kemp’s suspension began with Tuesday's 92-83 victory over the New Jersey Nets, but he believes that he will be cleared to play Thursday night in Detroit.

In the past few years though, Kemp has battled substance abuse problems and entered a drug rehabilitation center for cocaine use in April of 2001 towards the end of his first year with Portland. He returned last season, but was suspended for five games in February for failing to comply with his aftercare program.
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Postby Andrew on Thu Feb 13, 2003 2:24 pm

I read that over at ESPN.com. A little more encouraging, hopefully it's cleared up and Kemp will be in action as early as possible.
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Postby Clinton on Thu Feb 13, 2003 6:59 pm

A lot more encouraging. I couldn't believe he stuffed up what would have been his last chance.
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Postby Andrew on Sat Feb 15, 2003 10:36 am

It's been announced that Kemp has been reinstated.
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Postby MaD_hAND1e on Sun Feb 16, 2003 1:52 pm

Tales wrote:Actually it's something heavier than hemp...


i know.... but hemp is the only thing that rhymes with kemp so......

SHAWN HEMP is prolly the best name

or maybe the cocEIGN man?
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Postby Clinton on Sun Feb 16, 2003 1:54 pm

or maybe the cocEIGN man?


That's a good one.
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Postby Bill Russell on Sun Feb 16, 2003 5:07 pm

lol... good one. :twisted:
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