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Let's Not Make Fun Of Ty Lawson's Drinking Problem

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by smoothie, Jul 19, 2015.

  1. GlenDice

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    He needs to see the virgin marry.
     
  2. Bandwagoner

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    Correct. And while it isn't a good thing to make light of and joke about it really takes a POS to get 4 of them.
     
  3. Zboy

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    Some of Jackie Chan's best works was when he was drunk.

    How is that? Did I do it right?
     
  4. smoothie

    smoothie Jabari Jungle

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    we should all be critical of drinking and driving, but we can be critical without making a joke of it.
     
  5. v3.0

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    So I take it Lush Lawson nickname is out of the question? No to Mai Ty either huh?
     
  6. justtxyank

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    I've got a good drinking game for Ty. Take a shot every time basketballholic makes a declarative statement about the future that turns out to be false
     
  7. rocketballin

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    I agree. Everyone has their demons and we are in no position to judge another human being. I'm happy he's here and will be a part of something special for years to come. Go Rockets!!!
     
  8. TheRealAllpro

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    I think he has a apathy/ entitlement problem. Hopefully a new start will give him a new prospective.
     
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    There's choosing not to be humorous about a subject, and policing critique, expression and language of a diverse group.

    I'm sure Ty having some kind of a sense of humor about his own problems thats far more healing and healthy than completely bottling up and going Puritan. Especially with the culture of being a wealthy athlete.
     
  10. ChievousFTFace

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    If he is caught breaking any laws, he should be punished. If his career goes down in flames and he gains sobriety/peace from that happening, then he is better off for it. It would suck for us as fans, but his health and safety trumps all.
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ESPN sources say Rockets will ask Houston-based John Lucas to provide off-court counsel to Ty Lawson if Lawson (two DUIs in 2015) open to it</p>&mdash; Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/622948533579022336">July 20, 2015</a></blockquote>
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  12. RESINator

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    I'm not a fan of his antics. Drunk driving is a big no no. It takes a special kind of moron to get 2 DUIs... no more like a selfish prick to place other people's lives at risk when he is a millionaire. I hope he changes his ways.
     
  13. Victorious

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    drinking jokes are fine if they are funny. its way too cool and accepted these days so we should make fun of these drunks!!!
     
  14. BossHogg713

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    Just make sure that poster on here doesn't buy Lawson unlimited drinks at Twin Peaks!!!!!!!
     
  15. JamesC

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    Great news!
     
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    Make sure he doesn't hang out with steve francis
    Or harden , but for sure not francis
     
  17. dharocks

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    Can't change the past.

    Ty's in rehab. Not sure if it's a legit rehab or a Hollywood spa where they tell you, "congrats, you're cured!" after 28 days, but at least he's in a program. He'll have a support system here, hopefully with JLII, and he'll have plenty of motivation to stay on the straight and narrow now that he's on a contender.

    No reason not to give him support and hope for the best.
     
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  19. cebu

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    Don't mess with Texas?
     
  20. ChievousFTFace

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    Alcoholism (along with many addictions) is real and doesn't have anything to do with being a prick or moron. You don't just shut them off through sheer willpower.
     
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