Nuggets Suspend Melo Two Games for DUI

The Denver Nuggets suspended Carmelo Anthony for the fist two games of the 2008-09 season for his recent DUI arrest, although Melo was able to plead to a lesser charge. The statement from the team went a little something like this:

"We take drinking and driving very seriously," Nuggets vice president Mark Warkentien said. "Carmelo admits he made a serious lapse in judgment and has expressed his sincere remorse numerous times since to the Nuggets organization, his fans and the Denver community. We will continue to support Carmelo as he strives to live up to the high expectations set by Carmelo himself and the Nuggets organization on and off the court. We will respect the legal process moving forward and continue to handle the matter internally without further comment."

Blah, blah, blah. I found it curious that there's no mention of whether or not this suspension will be with or without pay, and since it wasn't mentioned, it probably means that Melo gets to keep the two game checks. Which makes this suspension completely pointless.

If the team really wanted to make a statement, they'd attach a fine to the suspension, or make it clear that Carmelo wasn't being paid to sit on the bench in a suit for two games. Instead, this is just a hollow gesture by the team, which does nothing more than ensure that the Nuggets start the season 0-2. Considering they only made the playoffs by a two game margin this season, the suspension may have some long-lasting, unintentional consequences.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

6-24-2008 @ 4:11PM

heathbbusy said...

why dont they take his spot away in the olympics and give to someone who deserves it .............

6-24-2008 @ 4:58PM

Buckwheat said...

YAWN !
future inmate !

6-24-2008 @ 5:15PM

Kris said...

Why do so many comments get deleted on this site? And they always seem to be on Brett's posts too...hmmm. Must be nice to delete any criticisms huh Brett?

6-24-2008 @ 5:31PM

crosado07 said...

He need to be replace in the Olympic team, bring on the celtics champions!!!

6-24-2008 @ 6:28PM

Ann said...

With Carmelo's conduct why would they place him on the olmpics team.Carmelo has not done five positive things as a pro but involved in drinking and making babies.Since he really can't be a consistent ball player with jump shots ,he goes and geta DUI for public attention. The Nuggetts organization should have him suspended without pay and give the two days of pay to needed children for back to school uniforms and speak on not to drink even when you have failed on the hype that you are good.The Nuggets can let him go and stop nursing a player that will never be great.

6-24-2008 @ 9:07PM

Doc said...

Just another criminal wannabe. Cut um loose.

6-25-2008 @ 12:35AM

George B Vieto said...

The Nuggets management gave Carmelo a slap on the wrist for his bad beahviour.

6-25-2008 @ 1:07PM

Greg said...

Athletes may be rich and famous, but their a$$es are owned by the franchise. They are captives to their own celebrity status. No thanks.

6-25-2008 @ 2:46PM

jamesbrown395 said...

Listen drinking and driving is dead wrong but to take someone money and give it away is crazy .how would you feel if someone took your pay and gave it away you would be highly upset.