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Originally posted by tomegun
Camron, I don't know why you would even mention this. If they cancelled his contract he could go overseas and play less games for any money he has lost (probably tax free) and then come back next year and someone will pay him. It might be sad but he will not be treated like Kermit Washington.
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I think Artest will be just like Washington and Maxwell and others who have crossed the lines never to be the same force again.
I think the problem Artest will have is the total lack of respect from his peers. The NBA is an elite club, but they like to keep it a private club. Lots and lots of things go on that we the fans will never know. Artest broke the unwritten code and exposed the players for who they really are - just normal people (with lots of money).
But as Kobe crossed the line and lost respect of his coach and teammates, I think Artest will face the same challenge.
Charles Barkeley was a good player, (maybe even a great player) but he was never able to outlive his image as a trouble maker. Don't you know that he is really squirming with all of the video this week of him spitting on fans, and cursing fans. (Charles had been able to put that behind him the last few years as an analyst - but now he is again being exposed - NBA players don't like that since they have such a sheltered life)
That's my take, thanks
David