Sam Mack was arrested earlier this evening. READ ON! http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news/ap/20000712/ap-mackarrested.html NBA player Sam Mack arrested July 12, 2000 PHOENIX, Ill. (AP) -- Sam Mack, released by the Golden State Warriors in March, was arrested Tuesday after officers said they found 19 bags of mar1juana in his car. Mack, a 6-foot-7 swingman, ran a stop sign, prompting a high-speed chase through Phoenix, Ill., a Chicago suburb, Lt. Vernon Mitchell said. Mack, 30, refused to pull over and led police on a chase that began at 7 p.m. EDT and reached speeds of 70 mph on city streets where the speed limit is 25 mph, Mitchell said. After about six blocks, police forced Mack to pull over his Range Rover and arrested him. The mar1juana was found in Mack's vehicle, along with a rock-like substance that will be analyzed to determine if it is a drug, Mitchell said. A small weight scale also was found, along with $2,800 in cash. Mack played six years in the NBA, including stints with San Antonio, Houston, Vancouver and Golden State. ------------------
That amount of Pot suggests that he is either one hell of a smoker, or that he deals the stuff. The weight scales also suggest that he deals. Why would a guy earning anything like what NBA players get paid risk it all to pick up some minor cash selling gear?If it's true, he is as stupid as he appears to be...and he runs a red light whilst carrying it all!! ------------------
If true, he's a dead man walking - that's the sort of apolitical move that can exclude you from pro sports forever... Too bad. I liked Sam... ------------------
I know Sam pretty well, and I highly doubt he is an addict. The news does suprise me, because I have been out with him before and he gave me no signs of drug usage. He was very particular about a certain situation. He is a very good guy, I hope it was someone elses, but if not, big mistake Sam. ------------------ A Chuck paraphrase: It was surreal! And I don't even know what that means! Charles after Eddie hit THE SHOT
Hmmm, Mack gets busted for apparently dealing buds(19 bags DO NOT just happen to get left behind) and hangs out with a guy calledPuff. Sorry, I just find that a bit...funny! ------------------ We need some meat in the post and I don't mean Brian Grant!
I don't want to make it sound like we are good buddies and talk on the phone alot, but I know they guy. Rocketspimp that was funny, I will now change my name to: The poster formerly known as Puff ------------------ A Chuck paraphrase: It was surreal! And I don't even know what that means! Charles after Eddie hit THE SHOT
This sucks. I really liked Sam and was hoping that the Rockets would have re-signed him last year. Now I'm glad they didn't (if the story is correct). And I bet that the Rockets are glad they made that decision too. ------------------ He who stands for nothing will fall for anything.
Rudy knows people and he did the right thing. Never question Rudy again!!! Sorry Sam but the excuse that it was not mine is lame. A joint or 2 fine but 19 bags with scales and it was HIS car. ------------------ Houston Rockets Forever!! In Rudy We Trust
Actually, I think this is Rudy's fault. If he had signed Mack to a multi-year deal last year, Sam would've had enough money and wouldn't have had to resort to dealing drugs. ( ) ------------------ I Hate Every Bone in Your Body But Mine
He is gonna be locked up for a long time unfortunately. I liked the guy too, and he just probably got caught at the wrong place/wrong time. As for those who keep mentioning if this story is true or not, do people really doubt the AP? Have you even looked at the link? Is it not valid? Just wondering if some of you needed a CNN reporter to come officially tell all of you what happened at your doorstep. ------------------
It doesn't matter if it's his or not...it's in his car and he is going to jail for a good while. Maybe he will learn how to play some defense during some prison ball games. I don't feel sorry for the guy because he is stupid. It's okay if he wants to smoke a few buds every now and then BUT 19 bags and a scale? Definite intent to distribute whether he intended to or not. Anybody with a successful NBA career who feels they must carry around 19 bags of dope and some rocks is definitely a screwed up person. I guess all that money was burning a hole in his pocket. If it's his friend's drugs and not his, then he is even stupider than a regular stupid guy for carrying it around for the guy. Boo hoo...I can't stick with a team so I might as well dabble in drugs. Now I know what he was doing all that time sitting out during the season when he was not signing with the Rockets or any other team. He was getting high and lounging. Surf ------------------ [This message has been edited by Surfguy (edited July 12, 2000).]
I don't see the connection between Mack's arrest and the Rockets not resigning him. I was and still am ambivalent about letting him go as an FA. But the drug arrest doesn't validate the decision for me. If he's banned from the league, does his salary still count against the cap? ------------------ http://www.gaffordstudios.cjb.net/
dude poor guy. Is there a trend here? How many former Rockets players have been busted for possession? ------------------ The ClutchCity 500.
Just wondering... How long is a "long time"? Obviously, Sam made an bonehead mistake. I don't really feel sorry for him, but rather I regret what could have been and how a seemingly good guy went down the wrong path. ------------------ Nederland 2000 NBA+stupidity=Brand ROY NBA+common sense=Franchise MVP Houston Rockets Space Center- Not just another ClutchCity.NET clone. We're that and more!
I HOPE that no one is referring to me. I never said I did not believe the AP, I just said the story suprises me due to the relationship I have with him. I never saw that side of him. The story is true, its just suprising and disheartening. I hope the best for him. ------------------ A Chuck paraphrase: It was surreal! And I don't even know what that means! Charles after Eddie hit THE SHOT
"Ain't his sh*t, you must acquit"- Cochran ------------------ "When your dead, anything's funny."-John Lennon
Well, the Cowboys have been looking for a big target to split out opposite of Galloway not that Ervin has retired. Seems like a logical choice to me! ------------------ In the end there will be no judges...only witnesses to my greatness.
As Arliss would be quit to point out, Sam Mack isn't a drug dealer... he's a pot dealer. ------------------ The ClutchCity 500.
Which reminds me....this 80 year old lady down the street had a bunch of pots from Mexico sent to her so that she could sell them. To advertise she put a little notice in the local paper that said "Mexican Pot Sale This Week End Only. This isn't the cheap stuff that you find around town". Needless to say, the authorites wanted to ask were a few questions before they ended up laughing themselves back to their cars. ------------------ In the end there will be no judges...only witnesses to my greatness.
