OJ Mayo suspended 10 games by the NBA

[A Roc 23]

Insidehoops Blog (http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=7087)

Crazy! I thought this kid was going to be a star a couple years ago. He's just an off-the-bench headcase!



Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo has been suspended 10 games by the NBA without pay for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program.

More info shortly.



Read more: http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=7087#ixzz1CHBHQw2w

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

anti drug?:oldlol: :oldlol:

INB4 Mamba

[A Roc 23]

What does everyone think he tested positive for? Weed? Or some type of growth/performance enhancing drug?

[knickscity]

Can you say....Traded?

[B-Low]

What does everyone think he tested positive for? Weed? Or some type of growth/performance enhancing drug?

an illegal blend of orange juice and mayonnaise

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

an illegal blend of orange juice and mayonnaise
:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

knick and Bulls fans you still want this guy?

[Tide]

Juice is Juicin'

[brantonli]

Holeeeeeeeeee shit Definitely was not expecting that.


Lol, just looked it up on wiki


Physical performance
DHEA supplements are sometimes used as muscle-building or performance-enhancing drugs by athletes. However, a randomized placebo-controlled trial found that DHEA supplementation had no (statistically significant) effect on lean body mass, strength, or testosterone levels.

[KB2009Champ]

an illegal blend of orange juice and mayonnaise

lmao. about to rep you for that.

[Fuhqueue]

an illegal blend of orange juice and mayonnaise
:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :applause:

[KingKobe]

and ppl said hes the next kobe :oldlol: :lol :roll:


:facepalm

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

In before ashbelly asks what it'll take for the Miami Heat to obtain this guy.

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

In before ashbelly asks what it'll take for the Miami Heat to obtain this guy.
:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[Alonzo Magic]

I stopped trusting people named OJ in 94. :no:

[insidehoops]

Update:

The NBA announced today that O.J. Mayo of the Memphis Grizzlies has been suspended without pay for 10 games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program. His violation of the program involved a positive test for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).

Read more: http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/#ixzz1CHCzuMm4

[SCdac]

probably getting high on some buds, like everybody else I know, and probably half the players in the NBA... sucks for him that he got caught and/or is jeopardizing his job

edit: I stand corrected ... DHEA ain't no THC

[A Roc 23]

Holly MacKenzie
And there comes the press release. Damn. Mayo suspended 10 games for violating NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug program. Tested positive for DHEA

I'll post this even though ISH beat me to it.

[KB2009Champ]

what the hell is DHEA? performance enhancing drug? wth is dude thinking.

[ballup]

an illegal blend of orange juice and mayonnaise
Repped.

I know what I'm gonna put in my future protein shakes:cheers:

[Alonzo Magic]

probably getting high on some buds, like everybody else I know, and probably half the players in the NBA... sucks for him that he got caught and/or is jeopardizing his job


Nobody in the NBA is getting suspended for having THC in their system dude. Come on now.

[A Roc 23]

Nobody in the NBA is getting suspended for having THC in their system dude. Come on now.

I made the same mistake in a post earlier in this thread, which is ridiculous. I guess I was thinking that people have been suspended for concaine and meth before, but only for THC when they were busted at an airport or something. If THC got you a ban then a majority of the NBA would be busted.

[chazzy]

Same thing Rashard got suspended for

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

Seriously where is OJ A 6'4 Mamba?

[Alonzo Magic]

Seriously where is OJ A 6'4 Mamba?

Creating a Jimmer Fredette 6'2 D-Will account.

[CelticBaller]

Seriously where is OJ A 6'4 Mamba?
Why you like kicking people when down? also the bulls want him because bogus is problably the worst starter of all time

[ihatetimthomas]

Nobody in the NBA is getting suspended for having THC in their system dude. Come on now.

Yes you can get suspended, if it is detected multiple times.


If a player tests positive for marijuana for the first time during Reasonable Cause Testing, First-Year Testing, or Veteran Testing, or he is convicted of, or pleads guilty, nolo contendre or no contest to, the use or possession of marijuana in violation of the law, he will be required to enter the program. A second such violation will result in a $15,000 fine and the player's re-entry into the program. A third (or any subsequent) such violation will result in a five-game suspension and the player's re-entry into the program.

http://news.findlaw.com/legalnews/sports/drugs/policy/basketball/index.html

[Real Men Wear Green]

I just realized, all the Mayo fans are just gone.
knick and Bulls fans you still want this guy?
I'm neither but if he was available for cheap I'd take him on the Cs to back up Rondo and Allen, as well as Allen's long-term replacement. He's slumping but his rookie season wasn't an accident, he's still a talented player. Just not as good as people thought he would be. I maintain he's got the same skills and athletic ability as young Gilbert Arenas.

[Alonzo Magic]

Yes you can get suspended, if it is detected multiple times.



http://news.findlaw.com/legalnews/sports/drugs/policy/basketball/index.html

Of course it's gonna be represented as a prohibited substance in the NBA drug policy. It doesn't mean it actually gets enforced. Has anyone ever been suspended or fined for weed in the league? I've heard even Peja rolls it up, let alone all the brothers in the league.

[tomtucker]

knick and Bulls fans you still want this guy?
hells yeah, i bet mayo got some good drugs that can cure d-rose

[chazzy]

Of course it's gonna be represented as a prohibited substance in the NBA drug policy. It doesn't mean it actually gets enforced. Has anyone ever been suspended or fined for weed in the league? I've heard even Peja rolls it up, let alone all the brothers in the league.
Odom in 01 was suspended two separate times I think

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

Creating a Jimmer Fredette 6'2 D-Will account.
:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[Alonzo Magic]

Odom in 01 was suspended two separate times I think

And I bet he's been getting lifted every other day since then.

[Bertz]

what the hell is DHEA? performance enhancing drug? wth is dude thinking.

Yes, it's considered an anabolic steroid. Basically it is used to raise your testosterone and to decrease the production of cortisol, which breaks down muscle tissue.

DHEA is widely available across the USA I believe.

[Harrison_Barnes]

an illegal blend of orange juice and mayonnaise


Hahaha.

Really didn't expect this coming from Mayo though..

[GOBB]

Over the counter supplement.

If I'm an athlete whenever I purchase something over the counter? I take it to the trainers to get it checked out. And if need be go a step further and send the stuff to the league to have them test it out as well. Once you get approval? I proceed taking the stuff. Might be time consuming and I'm unaware how long this would take? But its better than being suspended for x amount of games and having people look at you crossed eyed as if you are "cheating" in some way shape or form.

[ihatetimthomas]

Of course it's gonna be represented as a prohibited substance in the NBA drug policy. It doesn't mean it actually gets enforced. Has anyone ever been suspended or fined for weed in the league? I've heard even Peja rolls it up, let alone all the brothers in the league.

lol. Dude, guys have been getting suspended for marijuana for years. Most recently, Brandon Rush

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2010/aug/27/brandon-rush-suspended-five-games-violation-nba-dr/

[Alonzo Magic]

lol. Dude, guys have been getting suspended for marijuana for years. Most recently, Brandon Rush

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2010/aug/27/brandon-rush-suspended-five-games-violation-nba-dr/

It doesn't actually say it was for Marijuana. Hey, if I'm wrong, I'm wrong, I just haven't heard of a player getting suspended for it.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

And I bet he's been getting lifted every other day since then.
LoL, I was wondering if he finally put the pipe down this season since he has greatly improved across the boards.

[Mr Clutch Melo]

The NBA is freaking ridiculous. They should be much stricter IMO about drug use

A soccer player got banned for 8 months for showing up late to a drug-test. 8 months

[west]

Hahaha, he is not the same after T.A punked him.:lol

[DTD]

What a dumbass, he should know what he is ingesting and what is banned from the NBA. But it's also a surprise that the NBA actually tests for this supplement.

DHEA is really weak. You can get it at CVS or Wallgreens. I had better results with a damn multi-vitamin.

[Rose]

Bad Mayo.

[IN-PAX-WE-TRUST]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AjzxFR1gHhsaS3ihwWf49i68vLYF?slug=ap-grizzlies-mayo

[B-Low]

look down 3 threads

[crisoner]

What other roids cases have there been in the NBA?

I think LeBron got to be on something.

[josh99]

Just a little late lol

[Rose]

http://news.findlaw.com/legalnews/sports/drugs/policy/basketball/index.html

Steroid rule book basically.

[monkeypox]

http://news.findlaw.com/legalnews/sports/drugs/policy/basketball/index.html

Steroid rule book basically.

So it looks like 10 day bans are for 2nd offenses. Although I don't recall Mayo being suspended for 5 games prior, so maybe he got busted in the off season or something. Supposedly before there are any suspensions, failed drug tests are kept secret, so there's no telling who's been caught for what because as long as they don't do enough to get suspended it never makes out in to the open.

[coin24]

It's basically a lame over the counter supplement that is not proven to do anything...


Should def not be classed as an anabolic steroid.. :facepalm hell if you're only getting banned 10 games u might as well jump on the gear, why would u risk it for that zero gain bullshit..???:confusedshrug:

[Celtics 1825]

an illegal blend of orange juice and mayonnaise

BEST QUOTE EVER :bowdown:

tisk tisk Mayo :facepalm

[ihatetimthomas]

What other roids cases have there been in the NBA?

I think LeBron got to be on something.

Most athletes who use performance enhancers use it to recover more quickly from injury. So they can come in all shapes and sizes.

[Rose]

So it looks like 10 day bans are for 2nd offenses. Although I don't recall Mayo being suspended for 5 games prior, so maybe he got busted in the off season or something. Supposedly before there are any suspensions, failed drug tests are kept secret, so there's no telling who's been caught for what because as long as they don't do enough to get suspended it never makes out in to the open.
Yeah I guess the original test was kept a secret. I'm really surprised he was using an illegal substance.

[monkeypox]

It's basically a lame over the counter supplement that is not proven to do anything...


Should def not be classed as an anabolic steroid.. :facepalm hell if you're only getting banned 10 games u might as well jump on the gear, why would u risk it for that zero gain bullshit..???:confusedshrug:

Like someone said, the supplement industry is unregulated so they don't necessarily list everything that's in the supplement. There was some study awhile back that showed a fairly large % of supplements were tainted with banned substances that weren't listed on the packages.

[hkfosho]

the chicago bulls welcome you mayo.

[bdreason]

Probably an accident.







No NBA player should ever fail a drug test... because these drug tests are scheduled months in advance.

[monkeypox]

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/17/national/17steroid.html?_r=1

So the only reason DHEA is legally sold over the counter was because a senator from Utah, Orren Hatch, threatened to torpedo some anti-steroid bill if they didn't write in an exemption for DHEA. Why would he do that? Because his son is a lobbyist for the supplement industry, and they wanted to keep DHEA OTC. Shiiiiiiiit.

[crisoner]

Most athletes who use performance enhancers use it to recover more quickly from injury. So they can come in all shapes and sizes.

But the thing with LeBron is he look like a freaking man before he came in the NBA his rookie season.

http://fast1.onesite.com/cavfanatic.com/user/cmckenney/345d43be2de70fd165f218d4f457c8bf.jpg

See...

Look at how KG and Kobe looked like straight out of High School...

http://my.execpc.com/~pjsports/BASKETBALL%20PLAYER%20SCANS/KEVIN%20GARNETT.jpg

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/1002/rare.photos.of.kobe.bryant/images/Kobe-rookie.jpg

They still look like kids...took them time to bulk up for the NBA.

But Bron looked ready straight out of High School....that sh*t ain't normal.

[dbugz]

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/1002/rare.photos.of.kobe.bryant/images/Kobe-rookie.jpg




Thanks for the pic man

best draft class ever :applause:

[midatlantic09]

LOL...What kind of joke is the NBA making??

What kind of nonsense is this?? The guy tested positive for DHEA, which is a supplement you can pick up at GNC or Vitamin Shoppe; it enhances immune function and adrenal gland hormone production (along with cortisol). I have absolutely NO idea why this supplement would be banned by the NBA. Must be some kind of joke.

[midatlantic09]

What other roids cases have there been in the NBA?

I think LeBron got to be on something.


LOL This is by no means a real roids case.

[zac]

It's pretty lame that this is considered the same as HGH or some other anabolic steroids. I wonder who we will get for Mayo now?

[RainierBeachPoet]

LOL...What kind of joke is the NBA making??

What kind of nonsense is this?? The guy tested positive for DHEA, which is a supplement you can pick up at GNC or Vitamin Shoppe; it enhances immune function and adrenal gland hormone production (along with cortisol). I have absolutely NO idea why this supplement would be banned by the NBA. Must be some kind of joke.

Statement from Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo regarding the suspension:

[RainierBeachPoet]

Originally Posted by crisoner

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/1002/rare.photos.of.kobe.bryant/images/Kobe-rookie.jpg



best draft class ever :applause:

:no::no::no:

please look at the top 16 in 1984:

http://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1984.html

[monkeypox]

:no::no::no:

please look at the top 16 in 1984:

http://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1984.html

Wow... there was a guy named Devin Durrant?

[B-Low]

:no::no::no:

please look at the top 16 in 1984:

http://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1984.html

I see it this way:

The best 4 players from the 84 draft (Hakeem, MJ, Barkley, Stockton) were better than the best 4 from ANY other draft ever.

But 96's overall package is the best as far as a great volume of players goes.

Kobe, Iverson, Nash, Marbury, Camby, Walker, Abdul-Rahim, Allen, O'Neal.

After the top 4 players in 84, there was a 5,000 foot dropoff in talent. 96 just has so many good-to-great players it's crazy.

[The_Yearning]

But the thing with LeBron is he look like a freaking man before he came in the NBA his rookie season.

http://fast1.onesite.com/cavfanatic.com/user/cmckenney/345d43be2de70fd165f218d4f457c8bf.jpg

See...

Look at how KG and Kobe looked like straight out of High School...

http://my.execpc.com/~pjsports/BASKETBALL%20PLAYER%20SCANS/KEVIN%20GARNETT.jpg

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/1002/rare.photos.of.kobe.bryant/images/Kobe-rookie.jpg

They still look like kids...took them time to bulk up for the NBA.

But Bron looked ready straight out of High School....that sh*t ain't normal.

Iverson was too gangsta to pose with these dudes

[PistonsFan#21]

Iverson was too gangsta to pose with these dudes

Nah its because Iverson was the one taking the picture.

[RainierBeachPoet]

I see it this way:

The best 4 players from the 84 draft (Hakeem, MJ, Barkley, Stockton) were better than the best 4 from ANY other draft ever.

But 96's overall package is the best as far as a great volume of players goes.

Kobe, Iverson, Nash, Marbury, Camby, Walker, Abdul-Rahim, Allen, O'Neal.

After the top 4 players in 84, there was a 5,000 foot dropoff in talent. 96 just has so many good-to-great players it's crazy.

there was not a dropoff in talent in 84...

lets assume kobe, ai, nash and allen make the HOF: that leaves steph, camby, walker, shariff, and jermaine

i would put:

sam perkins, alvin robertson, michael cage, otis thorpe, jay humphries against them any day; all of these guys had great careers too

[Bigsmoke]

smoking that cannabis:pimp:

[B-Low]

there was not a dropoff in talent in 84...

lets assume kobe, ai, nash and allen make the HOF: that leaves steph, camby, walker, shariff, and jermaine

i would put:

sam perkins, alvin robertson, michael cage, otis thorpe, jay humphries against them any day; all of these guys had great careers too

The 84 guys MIGHT win an actual game against them based on the sheer incompetence of the Marbury/Walker combo alone. But talentwise I still like the 96 boys better :oldlol:

[lilojmayo]

the chicago bulls welcome you mayo.

Someone going to take a chance on him. It is a matter who come next month.

Just keep taking mental notes of the nay-sayyers OJ. Make them pay , nd get the last laugh when your traded.

[NoName22]

Kobe should mentor this tormented young soul & turn OJ into the next big thing in the league.

[Go Getter]

Kobe should mentor this tormented young soul & turn OJ into the next big thing in the league.


Man this ain't the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America this is the NBA...why would Kobe want to help him? lol.

Dude need to get over himself and lay off the drugs.

[NoName22]

Man this ain't the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America this is the NBA...why would Kobe want to help him? lol.

Dude need to get over himself and lay off the drugs.

Because he's god.

[lilojmayo]

Kobe should mentor this tormented young soul & turn OJ into the next big thing in the league.
:applause:

OJ needs to see Kobe's work ethic. Then he will get his head straight. Man he would benefit so much if he saw how the Celtics conducted themselves,. Right now he is BFF's with Zach Randolph of all ppl on the team and before that Darius Miles.

[tomtucker]

But the thing with LeBron is he look like a freaking man before he came in the NBA his rookie season.

http://fast1.onesite.com/cavfanatic.com/user/cmckenney/345d43be2de70fd165f218d4f457c8bf.jpg

See...

Look at how KG and Kobe looked like straight out of High School...

http://my.execpc.com/~pjsports/BASKETBALL%20PLAYER%20SCANS/KEVIN%20GARNETT.jpg

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/1002/rare.photos.of.kobe.bryant/images/Kobe-rookie.jpg

They still look like kids...took them time to bulk up for the NBA.

But Bron looked ready straight out of High School....that sh*t ain't normal.
could you list the names of those in that draft picture?

[DeronMillsap]

could you list the names of those in that draft picture?I'll try....

[L-R]
Camby, Ray Allen, Marbury, Kobe, Shareef Abul-Raheem(spell check?), Jermaine O'Neal, Kerry Kittles, Nash, John Wallace, Shimmy 'toine Walker, ????

I have no idea who the last one is. Sitting on the ground near Walker.

[DeronMillsap]

That last guy's name is also Walker. Samaki Walker?

P.S. I had to cheat for Samaki's name. Wikipedia'd the 1996 draft.
But I did do the rest without cheating. I don't think many people remember Kittles or Wallace.

[Go Getter]

Because he's god.
:facepalm

Ignore.

[DeronMillsap]

It is Samaki Walker.
http://imagehost.epier.com/127767/scan0022(23).jpg

I feel so f--king old!!!! :lol

[All Net]

:no: :no:

[NauruDude]

sticky this (so we can find out when he returrns

[JohnnySic]

Does DHEA work? I've tried it and the effects seem marginal.

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

OJ Mayo at best Jason Terry (higher basketball IQ)

[A Roc 23]

OJ Mayo at best Jason Terry (higher basketball IQ)

That is actually a good comparison. OJ Mayo is a taller Jason Terry with the potential to be slightly better (I still have some hope). But so far he hasn't touched a prime Terry in terms of contributing to wins. It doesn't help that he's trapped on the Grizzlies. But given his behaviour (fighting with teammates, NCAA violations, drug suspension), maybe that's where he belongs.

[SoCalMike]

Does DHEA work? I've tried it and the effects seem marginal.

short cuts are not good... and are a risk... be safe and stay away from that stuff and anything like it. IMO



:pimp:

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

That is actually a good comparison. OJ Mayo is a taller Jason Terry with the potential to be slightly better (I still have some hope). But so far he hasn't touched a prime Terry in terms of contributing to wins. It doesn't help that he's trapped on the Grizzlies. But given his behaviour (fighting with teammates, NCAA violations, drug suspension), maybe that's where he belongs.

he does have better potential but i doubt he will ever reach it.

[midatlantic09]

short cuts are not good... and are a risk... be safe and stay away from that stuff and anything like it. IMO



:pimp:

Something tells me you don't know a thing about DHEA.

[Pointguard]

could you list the names of those in that draft picture?
Marcus Camby, Ray Allen, Stephon Marbury, Kobe, Shareef Abur Rahim, Jermaine O'neal, Kerry Kittles sitting on ball, Steve Nash, John Wallace, Antoine Walker, I think the last guy is Samaki Walker???

AI??? I believe AI won ROY.

Missing would be Big Z, Eric Dampier, Peja, Derek Fisher.

Ben Wallace and Chucky Atkinson weren't drafted.

[tomtucker]

I'll try....

[L-R]
Camby, Ray Allen, Marbury, Kobe, Shareef Abul-Raheem(spell check?), Jermaine O'Neal, Kerry Kittles, Nash, John Wallace, Shimmy 'toine Walker, ????

I have no idea who the last one is. Sitting on the ground near Walker.
thanks alot...........Shareef Abul-Raheem

[tomtucker]

[
http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/1002/rare.photos.of.kobe.bryant/images/Kobe-rookie.jpg

They still look like kids...took them time to bulk up for the NBA.

But Bron looked ready straight out of High School....that sh*t ain't normal.[/QUOTE]

.
all of these guys look about the same these days, biggest difference is steve nash, in this pic he looks like a normal dude, pretty cool and stuff, now he looks completely different, face is not the same, long hair...looks like a ugly woman actually......what the hell happened

[gasolina]

I just hope if we do trade him that we get something out of it. IMO for all the shit us grizzlie fans had to go through since Pau left, we don't even have a nice team to show for it.

Supreme draft bust - Thabeet
Underachievers - Conley, Mayo
Traded for worthless crap - Lowry for a pick (Demarre Carroll who doesn't play), Miller packaged for Mayo.

IMO the team needs to step back a bit to actually succeed. Trading OJ is a step back. I'm sick of moves that make the grizzlies only marginally better and also limit our flexibility in the future.

[O.J A 6'4Mamba]

That is actually a good comparison. OJ Mayo is a taller Jason Terry with the potential to be slightly better (I still have some hope). But so far he hasn't touched a prime Terry in terms of contributing to wins. It doesn't help that he's trapped on the Grizzlies. But given his behaviour (fighting with teammates, NCAA violations, drug suspension), maybe that's where he belongs.


the hell, Jason Terry? **** it, I'm back.

If you guys want to see a Jason Terry like player look at Kentucky's freshman Doran Lamb. He is a replica of Jason Terry. Watch him.

If you want to see a special player with great potential in the NBA, then look at OJ Mayo. DHEA isn't even a steroid, but Mayo gotta use his head. Everyone is trying to see him fail, he needs to know what is on the banned substance list

The hell saying Jason Terry. I'm back.

[nightprowler10]

knick and Bulls fans you still want this guy?

If they're giving him up real cheap, yes I believe we do.

[O.J A 6'4Mamba]

If they're giving him up real cheap, yes I believe we do.

How cheap are we talking.

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

How cheap are we talking.

no way they give up Taj IMO

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

the hell, Jason Terry? **** it, I'm back.

If you guys want to see a Jason Terry like player look at Kentucky's freshman Doran Lamb. He is a replica of Jason Terry. Watch him.

If you want to see a special player with great potential in the NBA, then look at OJ Mayo. DHEA isn't even a steroid, but Mayo gotta use his head. Everyone is trying to see him fail, he needs to know what is on the banned substance list

The hell saying Jason Terry. I'm back.
:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[dennisdeng2002]

the hell, Jason Terry? **** it, I'm back.

If you guys want to see a Jason Terry like player look at Kentucky's freshman Doran Lamb. He is a replica of Jason Terry. Watch him.

If you want to see a special player with great potential in the NBA, then look at OJ Mayo. DHEA isn't even a steroid, but Mayo gotta use his head. Everyone is trying to see him fail, he needs to know what is on the banned substance list

The hell saying Jason Terry. I'm back.
Jason Terry was and still is a pretty damn good scorer, I wouldn't say that comparison is that far off. OJ is a great player who will probably be an all-star in the future as long as the situation is right, but I don't really think he has that much potential. He seems to have peaked in 8th grade, he really hasn't added anything to his game since his senior year in HS. Also Doron Lamb is strictly a catch and shoot SG, kind of similar to Wayne Ellington, you clearly are basing your opinions from your deep obsession with OJ which clouds your ability to appreciate other players.

[nightprowler10]

How cheap are we talking.

James Johnson and Bobcats pick?

[O.J A 6'4Mamba]

Jason Terry was and still is a pretty damn good scorer, I wouldn't say that comparison is that far off. OJ is a great player who will probably be an all-star in the future as long as the situation is right, but I don't really think he has that much potential. He seems to have peaked in 8th grade, he really hasn't added anything to his game since his senior year in HS. Also Doron Lamb is strictly a catch and shoot SG, kind of similar to Wayne Ellington, you clearly are basing your opinions from your deep obsession with OJ which clouds your ability to appreciate other players.


Doran Lamb has a lot of Jason Terry in him. They have Knight running PG, and Terrance taking all the shots. Lamb role on the team is strictly to knock down shots. I watched him at Oak Hill Academy, the first thing I said was wow this guy has Jason Terry in him.
The worst comparison you could possibly give a player of OJ's cailber is what maybe Gilbert Arenas.

Gilbert Arenas that's OJ Mayo's floor.
Me> You.

[dennisdeng2002]

Doran Lamb has a lot of Jason Terry in him. They have Knight running PG, and Terrance taking all the shots. Lamb role on the team is strictly to knock down shots. I watched him at Oak Hill Academy, the first thing I said was wow this guy has Jason Terry in him.
The worst comparison you could possibly give a player of OJ's cailber is what maybe Gilbert Arenas.

Gilbert Arenas that's OJ Mayo's floor.
Me> You.
Maybe post-injury Gilbert, but OJ is not nearly the explosive scorer/play-maker Gilbert was in his prime. OJ is one of those players that looks better than he plays. With his pure jump-shot, solid handles, and athleticism, you would expect him to dominate, but he doesn't. To reiterate OJ's potential has basically been reached, I remember in HS he was clearly the best player out of his class in his Jr. year, but over the next few years all his peers have improved dramatically while he's stayed relatively the same. That's not to say that he's not a great player, which he is, but look at Rose, Gordon, Beasley (excluding the Miami fiasco), Love, they've all taken their games to new heights. Also, I saw Doron Lamb in HS and he was still a shooter, albeit he did showcase a nice one-two dribble pull-up which he could get over shorter HS players. Lamb has nowhere near the quickness or playmaking ability Jason Terry had, his nickname used to be Jason "Jet" Terry, which was based on his name and his speed.
You=on OJ's dick

[O.J A 6'4Mamba]

Maybe post-injury Gilbert, but OJ is not nearly the explosive scorer/play-maker Gilbert was in his prime. OJ is one of those players that looks better than he plays. With his pure jump-shot, solid handles, and athleticism, you would expect him to dominate, but he doesn't. To reiterate OJ's potential has basically been reached, I remember in HS he was clearly the best player out of his class in his Jr. year, but over the next few years all his peers have improved dramatically while he's stayed relatively the same. That's not to say that he's not a great player, which he is, but look at Rose, Gordon, Beasley (excluding the Miami fiasco), Love, they've all taken their games to new heights. Also, I saw Doron Lamb in HS and he was still a shooter, albeit he did showcase a nice one-two dribble pull-up which he could get over shorter HS players. Lamb has nowhere near the quickness or playmaking ability Jason Terry had, his nickname used to be Jason "Jet" Terry, which was based on his name and his speed.
You=on OJ's dick

That time is soon approaching. :rockon:

[Maniak]

Probably trying to get out of Memphis.

[Lebron23]

What other roids cases have there been in the NBA?

I think LeBron got to be on something.

Crisoner = Floyd Mayweather Sr.


LeBron passed the Olympic Style Random Drug Test in the 2008 Olympics. OSD >>>>>>>>>>>> Any Drug Test.

LeBron is just freak of nature. He's already 245 lbs in his Rookie Season.

[Eat Like A Bosh]

What for? Was it for the fight?
Or was it because of the illegal blend of Orange Juice and Mayonnaise?

[magnax1]

Drug as in roids, or as in heavy duty drugs, or pot?

[Lebron23]

Drug as in roids, or as in heavy duty drugs, or pot?

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NBA&id=1505&line=151303&spln=1

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=6071759

[The_Yearning]

Memphis are undefeated ever since OJ went down.

[Lebron23]

Memphis are undefeated ever since OJ went down.

Zach Attack

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

Jason Terry was and still is a pretty damn good scorer, I wouldn't say that comparison is that far off. OJ is a great player who will probably be an all-star in the future as long as the situation is right, but I don't really think he has that much potential. He seems to have peaked in 8th grade, he really hasn't added anything to his game since his senior year in HS. Also Doron Lamb is strictly a catch and shoot SG, kind of similar to Wayne Ellington, you clearly are basing your opinions from your deep obsession with OJ which clouds your ability to appreciate other players.
Nice post dude.

I remember watching Mayo while he was in HS as well and he hasn't really improved since. His game is the exact same thing. I dont see him having a high upside like what Mamba said. He peaked his rookie season was the best he will ever see of OJ. Its alot like Kevin love as well.

[zac]

Memphis are undefeated ever since OJ went down.
Haha two games. OJ is averaging 12 points off the bench so it's obvious he isn't there. The rest of the bench has stepped up though, especially tonight with Darell Arthur having 22 and Tony Allen having 15.

I really don't think Memphis is just gonna give OJ Mayo away for nothing though, he still has a ton of potential and they have him for this season and next for cheap so unless its a good trade I really doubt they get rid of him. Especially for a D-league player and future pick, come on.

[8BeastlyXIOAD]

Haha Mayo suspended for drugs and not Beasley.

[bluechox2]

mayo needs to come back strong, and make use of the little playing time he probably will get when back.

[01amberfirewv]

Sportcenter just said he is claiming the positive is coming from an energy drink he picked up at a gas station. The OTC stuff doesn't really elevate your testosterone and if it does it only lasts an hour or so and I don't know of any energy drinks that can do it.

[momo]

Is DHEA even in any energy drinks that are available in gas stations?

[O.J A 6'4Mamba]

mayo needs to come back strong, and make use of the little playing time he probably will get when back.

They can only keep a player of OJ Mayo's potential down for so long, before an eruption happens.
As Lil Wayne once said it's like a bomb tick tick.

[The_Yearning]

They can only keep a player of OJ Mayo's potential down for so long, before an eruption happens.
As Lil Wayne once said it's like a bomb tick tick.

Are you serious Memphis are undefeated all-time when Mayo does not play.

Mayo should take drugs and get knocked out by TA more often if it's producing these type of results.

[O.J A 6'4Mamba]

Are you serious Memphis are undefeated all-time when Mayo does not play.

Mayo should take drugs and get knocked out by TA more often if it's producing these type of results.

They beat a Wizards team when they were on the road 0-22 this year. If you can't beat the Wizards when they are on the road you got problems.
With that out the way, if they beat Magic tomorrow then i'll agree Mayo is a team cancer. Just like Allen Iverson was when he was a Grizzlies for a brief period of time.

[da dream]

Sportcenter just said he is claiming the positive is coming from an energy drink he picked up at a gas station. The OTC stuff doesn't really elevate your testosterone and if it does it only lasts an hour or so and I don't know of any energy drinks that can do it.


Shows how much you know. Energy drinks such as redbull, monster, etc. can produce positve test results depending on when the athlete takes them. While this was 5 years ago, I know someone who played DII Basketball and took an energy drink prior to a playoff game. As a result, he failed the post game drug test and was forced to sit out several games the following season. Ever since then, the school trainers have been educating players on drinking energy drinks prior to games.

Now I am not defenidng mayo because we have no idea when he drank the so called energy drink. However, it is can be plausible that it caused a positive test. The question that needs to be answered is how long it was in his system for.

[O.J A 6'4Mamba]

Shows how much you know. Energy drinks such as redbull, monster, etc. can produce positve test results depending on when the athlete takes them. While this was 5 years ago, I know someone who played DII Basketball and took an energy drink prior to a playoff game. As a result, he failed the post game drug test and was forced to sit out several games the following season. Ever since then, the school trainers have been educating players on drinking energy drinks prior to games.

Now I am not defenidng mayo because we have no idea when he drank the so called energy drink. However, it is can be plausible that it caused a positive test. The question that needs to be answered is how long it was in his system for.


Can't agree more. Ignorant fools. Obviously there has to be some connection between taking energy drinks and testing positive. Or else Mayo wouldn't have brought that possibility up. Mayo like all NBA players has PR team to respond the media. They know what they are doing.

No one is defending OJ or saying it was a mistake, but enough with the ignorance.

[The_Yearning]

It's not gonna be surprising when OJ returns a different player. Look what happened to Rashard Lewis.

[The_Yearning]

They beat a Wizards team when they were on the road 0-22 this year. If you can't beat the Wizards when they are on the road you got problems.
With that out the way, if they beat Magic tomorrow then i'll agree Mayo is a team cancer. Just like Allen Iverson was when he was a Grizzlies for a brief period of time.

Well well...Grizz beat the Magic.

Grizz are undefeated all-time when Mayo does not play.

[The_Yearning]

The Grizz are are still undefeated all-time when OJ does not play. Looks like Memphis might just make the playoffs because of this incident.

[zac]

I think it's only a matter of time before he gets traded. I don't know who they will go after but OJ being on the move seems more likely than not, especially if the rest of the team keeps playing this well.

[oh the horror]

Just because a particular player doesnt fit a particular team, it doesnt make them a "cancer" exactly. I just think its time Mayo was moved to another team, where perhaps his game, and personality might be a BETTER fit, than in Memphis.

Who knows? A new environment might bring out what we all thought might be apart of his game. Thus far, hes totally the odd man out on the Grizz.

[The_Yearning]

They beat a Wizards team when they were on the road 0-22 this year. If you can't beat the Wizards when they are on the road you got problems.
With that out the way, if they beat Magic tomorrow then i'll agree Mayo is a team cancer. Just like Allen Iverson was when he was a Grizzlies for a brief period of time.

I noticed you've been absent for awhile. Looks like Memphis is about to win again.

[O.J A 6'4Mamba]

I noticed you've been absent for awhile. Looks like Memphis is about to win again.

Grizz are 4-0 so far.

They beat winless road Wizards team, Cavs worst team in history and 2nd worst recorded team in the NBA in the Twolves who they beat early in the season. The Magic win was impressive, but they have beaten the Magic before with OJ last year.

The Grizz have been playing good basketball since Dec 8th which was after their first Laker win. 3rd best record out West since then.

Now I am not saying Mayo is a saint, he certainly hasn't embraced his role as the instant offense off the bench. I question his effort he gives almost every other game. That in the only way OJ is hurting this team. He isn't disruptive outside that one incident when him and Tony got into a fight. Grizz only scored 11 bench points out of 112 points in the win tonight. Thats the main reason supposive Mayo was sent down there to help out in that department, just hasn't embraced that role yet this season.

If the Grizz starters aren't hitting on all cylinders then, they will loose. You can't expect Zbo to put up keep putting 29/13 or Conley 21/5/9 like they have been doing in the winning streak. Every team needs that spark off the bench, Spurs during their champion runs had Manu Ginobili doing it. Lakers had Lamar Odom doing it. Now Grizz have OJ Mayo doing it, he is what you call their "X-Factor".

At the same time us Grizz fans need to not get caught up in the moment. It just so happened that since Jan 12th this is easily the easiest part of our schedule this year. OJ just happened to get suspended during it. When Feb 27th starts and for the next month ALL playoffs teams, that's when we will see waht this team is truely made off.

[O.J A 6'4Mamba]

http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpp/sports/local_sports/012911-grizzlies-oj-mayo-attributes-energy-drink-for-dhea


OJ talking to the media after practice about his suspension.
You can tell that he went to college, he has some brains in that head of his. He can actually speak english coherently.

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpp/sports/local_sports/012911-grizzlies-oj-mayo-attributes-energy-drink-for-dhea


OJ talking to the media after practice about his suspension.
You can tell that he went to college, he has some brains in that head of his. He can actually speak english coherently.

Seriously Mamba what team do you want to see Mayo play for?

Lakers, Cavs, Wizards, Bobcats, Bulls?:confusedshrug:

[kaiiu]

Seriously Mamba what team do you want to see Mayo play for?

Lakers, Cavs, Wizards, Bobcats, Bulls?:confusedshrug:


Cavs for me . Take Terrence Jones in the draft and :bowdown: at those two wing players. Mayo and Rudy Gay are too similar but these 2 would compliment each other nicely

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

Cavs for me . Take Terrence Jones in the draft and :bowdown: at those two wing players. Mayo and Rudy Gay are too similar but these 2 would compliment each other nicely

yeah I want Mayo to either go to Cavs or Lakers.

If he goes to LA. He can probably be the starter as a pg and in Cleveland he can start @ the 2 guard

[kaiiu]

yeah I want Mayo to either go to Cavs or Lakers.

If he goes to LA. He can probably be the starter as a pg and in Cleveland he can start @ the 2 guard

On the Cavs doe he would be used to his full potential. He would be the only the primary scorer with the green light to take 20-25 shots a game:eek:

[O.J A 6'4Mamba]

Seriously Mamba what team do you want to see Mayo play for?

Lakers, Cavs, Wizards, Bobcats, Bulls?:confusedshrug:

I would be lying if I would say I wouldn't want OJ playing for a legit contender or a playoff team this year. Even if he won't get the ability to put up stats he could on a lesser team. Lakers, Bulls, Knicks, Heat, Orlando, Jazz any playoff team I would be up for it .

As you know seeing your team loose every night can take a toll on your sports fan mind as you know first hand this year. I went through that OJ's rookie season, and honestly don't ever want to go through it again. If I feel that way as I fan, OJ gotta feel 100x worse being he experienced the loosing after loosing his first year.

OJ still very young 23 years old, still has one more year in his contract. He will get time to show the NBA world what his potential with time, and put up stats.
But winning organization for me as of right now.

[O.J A 6'4Mamba]

6'4 Mamba :bowdown: :bowdown:

where do you see OJ heading?

75% chance OJ stays , then gets traded in off season
25% chance OJ gets traded before deadline.

This is his last season in Memphis however you put it. I have been reading up report after report and they all say the same thing. Tons of teams have come knocking on Memphis's door for OJ, but Memphis is asking for such a high asking price for Mayo's current value which is obviously low. An owner would really have to believe in OJ's potential of possibly being a star in the NBA , as I do, to be able to get him by over paying for his current value, which is stress is very low. They would have to see Mayo as their franchise player to be able to get him. I just don't think a team that could use Mayo as their final piece to the puzzle without offering some serious talent like the Bulls or something will be able to get him. That's just from the information I have read.

The Memphis Grizzlies are dangling guard O.J. Mayo(notes) in trade talks, but one NBA general manager said they’re asking too much for him. The Grizzlies want a player who’s ready to contribute now and improve their chances of making the playoffs

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=ArpgyQgoGOyvPmqr2cYOow_OPaB4?slug=mc-afterthebuzzer020411

If Mayo were to get traded, I would bet a team like the Cleveland Cavaliers will be the ones to make that move of franchising him. They have nothing to loose.They could even give guys like Mo Williams or Antwan guys and some young talent like that Christian Eyenga, or even Ramon Sessions.

The question is does Dan Gilbert believe in OJ's potential the way I do, to make it happen. And maybe the better question is does OJ believe in his potential to help turn around the worst team in the league and start from stratch, which reports said during the NY-Den rumor he didn't want to do. He didn't want to go to a loosing franchise.

[ReturnofJPR]

OJ Mayo had a black eye before Chicago's Tony Allen literally gave him one. OJ Mayo is just the latest in a long line of me-first selfish players who are too big headed to really do the team they are on any good unless they are on a team like the Lakers and have to know their role due to a Hall of Fame player like Kobe or a Hall of Fame coach like Phil. It's going to be interesting to see what kind of money Mayo will command on the open market since he will be a free agent soon. And more interesting yet, will be to see which teams go after him. I think we all know he's not re-signing in Memphis.

[O.J A 6'4Mamba]

On the Cavs doe he would be used to his full potential. He would be the only the primary scorer with the green light to take 20-25 shots a game:eek:

Id definitely would keep my eye out for Cavs making a move for OJ Mayo as a stated before.


They are the only team without any direction in the league. Even teams like the Kings have Tyreke Twolves have Love, Beasley, potential Rubio, Raptors have DeMar etc etc.
Getting OJ Mayo, and they even have the pieces to get him like a Mo Williams, and a young talent like Christian Eygenga or even a Ramon Sessions or something.
Then they gotta hope the ball fall for them and get a Perry Jones or Terrance Jones. Then sign a good Free agent.

Then you have something to build around Mayo-Jones- Hickson a few FAs. YOu can at least be respectable compete for the 8th out east which is only what 40 games you need to win. Have a face to a franchise etc.
Because right now the Cavs are just embarrassing on so many levels.

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

On the Cavs doe he would be used to his full potential. He would be the only the primary scorer with the green light to take 20-25 shots a game:eek:

Yep and that is what I want to see from him. Prime vintage highschool daze. I was a really big fan of his and Patrick Patterson :bowdown: :bowdown:



I would be lying if I would say I wouldn't want OJ playing for a legit contender or a playoff team this year. Even if he won't get the ability to put up stats he could on a lesser team. Lakers, Bulls, Knicks, Heat, Orlando, Jazz any playoff team I would be up for it .

As you know seeing your team loose every night can take a toll on your sports fan mind as you know first hand this year. I went through that OJ's rookie season, and honestly don't ever want to go through it again. If I feel that way as I fan, OJ gotta feel 100x worse being he experienced the loosing after loosing his first year.

OJ still very young 23 years old, still has one more year in his contract. He will get time to show the NBA world what his potential with time, and put up stats.
But winning organization for me as of right now

True that

[QUOTE] 75% chance OJ stays , then gets traded in off season
25% chance OJ gets traded before deadline.

This is his last season in Memphis however you put it. I have been reading up report after report and they all say the same thing. Tons of teams have come knocking on Memphis's door for OJ, but Memphis is asking for such a high asking price for Mayo's current value which is obviously low. An owner would really have to believe in OJ's potential of possibly being a star in the NBA , as I do, to be able to get him by over paying for his current value, which is stress is very low. They would have to see Mayo as their franchise player to be able to get him. I just don't think a team that could use Mayo as their final piece to the puzzle without offering some serious talent like the Bulls or something will be able to get him. That's just from the information I have read.

The Memphis Grizzlies are dangling guard O.J. Mayo(notes) in trade talks, but one NBA general manager said they

[Dionysus]

First name is OJ, should be arrested. I'm hungry

[O.J A 6'4Mamba]

OJ Mayo had a black eye before Chicago's Tony Allen literally gave him one. OJ Mayo is just the latest in a long line of me-first selfish players who are too big headed to really do the team they are on any good unless they are on a team like the Lakers and have to know their role due to a Hall of Fame player like Kobe or a Hall of Fame coach like Phil. It's going to be interesting to see what kind of money Mayo will command on the open market since he will be a free agent soon. And more interesting yet, will be to see which teams go after him. I think we all know he's not re-signing in Memphis.

In the past decade Allen Iverson, Stephon Starbury, Stevey Franchise, Jerry Streakhouse, Gilbert Arenas were all famous troubling making selfish players.

OJ Mayo should still be on the fence on whether or not he should be put in that category. Mayo is only 23 years old still young. He unlike those guys seems to be behaving himself better with age. Mayo outside of a few incident this year in his first 2.5 season in the NBA has been trouble free, and no incidences with the law.

But it is a fair assessment though.

[kaiiu]

Id definitely would keep my eye out for Cavs making a move for OJ Mayo as a stated before.


They are the only team without any direction in the league. Even teams like the Kings have Tyreke Twolves have Love, Beasley, potential Rubio, Raptors have DeMar etc etc.
Getting OJ Mayo, and they even have the pieces to get him like a Mo Williams, and a young talent like Christian Eygenga or even a Ramon Sessions or something.
Then they gotta hope the ball fall for them and get a Perry Jones or Terrance Jones. Then sign a good Free agent.

Then you have something to build around Mayo-Jones- Hickson a few FAs. YOu can at least be respectable compete for the 8th out east which is only what 40 games you need to win. Have a face to a franchise etc.
Because right now the Cavs are just embarrassing on so many levels.
thats hella potential rite there imo if the cavs could get Demetri Mccamey in the 2nd round it would be a steal.

McCamey-Mayo-T Jones- Hickson- Varejao:eek:

[O.J A 6'4Mamba]

thats hella potential rite there imo if the cavs could get Demetri Mccamey in the 2nd round it would be a steal.

McCamey-Mayo-T Jones- Hickson- Varejao:eek:

It is at least a respectable product if it was composed next season, and could compete for the 8th seed next season out east. Give new faces to the franchise and the fans in Cleveland something to cheer about.
because right now that team is so pathetic on so many levels.

[kaiiu]

It is at least a respectable product if it was composed next season, and could compete for the 8th seed next season out east. Give new faces to the franchise and the fans in Cleveland something to cheer about.
because right now that team is so pathetic on so many levels.

even if that team had a bad record it would still be a fun team to watch ala Clippers over the last couple seasons