Royce White Quits D-League Team, Says NBA Wants him gone.

[OhNoTimNoSho]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/18/royce-white-mental-illness-video_n_2903673.html

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2013/03/21/royce-white-houston-rockets-grande-valley-vipers/2006627/


This just shows how much of a scared little boy he is. I genuinely feel bad for him, he has no direction and no guidance. He is confused and is spiraling out of control. The league seems ready to drop him. He will soon be out of a job and just completely lost.

He averaged 9 5 and 3 while in the d league, so his play wasnt impressive by any means.

[DMV2]

To lose everything he's working for his whole life, it could be a blessing for him...or a curse.

Some people thrive in desperate situation, while some act out in rage. Hopefully, he does the former and motivate himself to get better.

[9erempiree]

Too bad for him.

One of the requirements playing in the NBA is traveling.

[Mr Exlax]

Where does it say he quit the team? I saw him playing this past weekend. I thought the statement he made was prior to everything getting ironed out at the end of January.

[crisoner]

Sad....

All the potential in the world.
I feel him on the mental illness thing but come on...part of the basic functions of an NBA team and being a pro player is travel.

Almost like I want to play water polo but I have a fear of swimming.

Does that make sense?

[OhNoTimNoSho]

Where does it say he quit the team? I saw him playing this past weekend. I thought the statement he made was prior to everything getting ironed out at the end of January.
I pasted the wrong article:


http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2013/03/21/royce-white-houston-rockets-grande-valley-vipers/2006627/

[usa hoops]

I have a hard time believing that he can't do anything about his condition. Has he tried therapy? Medication?

I have a relative who went through extreme anxiety. He overcame it once his wife divorced him after he wouldn't get out of the house to go to work.

[Mr Exlax]

I pasted the wrong article:


http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2013/03/21/royce-white-houston-rockets-grande-valley-vipers/2006627/

Maybe I'm a retard, but that doesn't say he quit the D-League team. He's still under contract and this wasn't his decision to come back to Houston. They want him to work out here? Who's he gonna work out with? I'm lost. I think I might be oblivious and I'm doing some wishful thinking or something lol.

[Djahjaga]

Maybe I'm a retard, but that doesn't say he quit the D-League team. He's still under contract and this wasn't his decision to come back to Houston. They want him to work out here? Who's he gonna work out with? I'm lost. I think I might be oblivious and I'm doing some wishful thinking or something lol.

Exactly.

"Have been advised by our team physician it is most logical I be in Houston the remainder of the season. Thank you @rgvvipers for having me."

OP is a ________ (fill in the blank).

[Real Men Wear Green]

Clearly it isn't going to work, and when your best-case scenario is Metta World Peace no team should draft a player with mental health problems unless he's a LeBron-level talent. Royce White will never be worth the headache.

[OhNoTimNoSho]

Exactly.

"Have been advised by our team physician it is most logical I be in Houston the remainder of the season. Thank you @rgvvipers for having me."

OP is a ________ (fill in the blank).
http://nba.si.com/2013/03/21/royce-white-leaves-rio-grande-valley-vipers-d-league-houston-rockets-season-over/


"The Houston Chronicle reported Thursday that

[kaiteng]

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1vLl3Phzlj0/UOqCeJhv7-I/AAAAAAAAD80/v-T_2Wmld4g/s800/Royce%252BWhite%252Bdunk.jpg

:violin:

[qrich]

Dude is acting like a spoiled brat and expects everything to be handed to him on a silver platter. Needs to learn that life isn't going to cater to you all the damn time and you have to grow some god damn balls.

[Droid101]

Um, he's far from having a crap life.

If he just takes his guaranteed salary and invests it and only lives off the interest, he'd never have to work again (living modestly).

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Dude been going ham on twitter the past couple days. CNN just had Royce on an hour or so ago.

[rezznor]

Exactly.

"Have been advised by our team physician it is most logical I be in Houston the remainder of the season. Thank you @rgvvipers for having me."

OP is a ________ (fill in the blank).
He quit. Contrary to what he posted, the rockets had nothing to do with his decision. The dude is a loser. He has 2 kids and 2 more on the way with 3 different women that he's not supporting. Fukk him

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

He quit. Contrary to what he posted, the rockets had nothing to do with his decision. The dude is a loser. He has 2 kids and 2 more on the way with 3 different women that he's not supporting. Fukk him
wait...what?

[Levity]

He didnt quit. The rockets mgmt took him out of it, but theyre not reinstating him to the team right now, either. Instead, hes going to sit in houston for the rest of the season and then the rockets will decide this off season the best approach for White. At least, thats what i read earlier today.

[Vancouver-Grizz]

Um, he's far from having a crap life.

If he just takes his guaranteed salary and invests it and only lives off the interest, he'd never have to work again (living modestly).


I am pretty sure the Rockets can file a suit against him for not fullfilling his contract obligation regardless if he cannot perform due to medical illness. Rockets have proven that they were there to provide him with support but the drift happened when he was not following the teams plans and started to blurt out obscene things regarding the rockets. He doesnt deserve a dime and I hope the Rockets make an example out of him cause it is a shame that he snagged a 1st round draft slot knowing that there is another player out there willing to do everything to make a team.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

He didnt quit. The rockets mgmt took him out of it, but theyre not reinstating him to the team right now, either. Instead, hes going to sit in houston for the rest of the season and then the rockets will decide this off season the best approach for White. At least, thats what i read earlier today.
Yeah, I'm pretty sure that info came from Ryoyce tho.

Rumor has it Sixers are willing to part with Thad Young for Royce White.

[sick_brah07]

He quit. Contrary to what he posted, the rockets had nothing to do with his decision. The dude is a loser. He has 2 kids and 2 more on the way with 3 different women that he's not supporting. Fukk him

if this is true

then **** royce white let the nba give his full salary to kids and let him go find something or somewhere he can work and not get "issues"

**** these dumb ass people with first world problems, complainging about anxiety and being bitches while more than half the planet has no food to eat

[Real Men Wear Green]

He didnt quit. The rockets mgmt took him out of it, but theyre not reinstating him to the team right now, either. Instead, hes going to sit in houston for the rest of the season and then the rockets will decide this off season the best approach for White. At least, thats what i read earlier today.
So basically their lawyers are going to try and come up with a way for them to get out of his contract.

[Bernie Nips]

if this is true

then **** royce white let the nba give his full salary to kids and let him go find something or somewhere he can work and not get "issues"

**** these dumb ass people with first world problems, complainging about anxiety and being bitches while more than half the planet has no food to eat

:applause:

[B-Low]

One of the requirements playing in the NBA is traveling.


Manu Ginobili completely misinterpreted this fact as he entered the league

[Budadiiii]

Manu Ginobili completely misinterpreted this fact as he entered the league
OMG B-Low you're so ****ing funny! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA hilarious man

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Rainier Maghirang ‏@friedtilapia 1h
@Highway_30 jus wna say thank you for being such a positive role model & inspiration. never thought id see an openly gay player be drafted

:lol

[qrich]

So basically their lawyers are going to try and come up with a way for them to get out of his contract.

And why shouldn't they try to get out of White's contract when he isn't doing everything he can to fulfill his portion?

[daily]

Good luck to the Rockets getting out of that contract. They knew well beforehand what they were getting into. It's not like they can act surprised.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Good luck to the Rockets getting out of that contract. They knew well beforehand what they were getting into. It's not like they can act surprised.
Rockets won't try to get out of the contract. I think they only owe him 1.5 mill after this season.

[Real Men Wear Green]

And why shouldn't they try to get out of White's contract when he isn't doing everything he can to fulfill his portion?
I didn't say they should put up with him.

[DukeDelonte13]

So basically their lawyers are going to try and come up with a way for them to get out of his contract.


You cannot force somebody to perform on contracts like these. In the USA you have a right to enter into contracts, and the right to break them. (although you better be prepared to pay the consequences in a suit for breach)

I used to feel for Royce White as I am very sympathetic to those with mental health issues, but it just gets to a point where it's just like WTF.

If that sh*t about having all these kids is true than f*ck that guy.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

You cannot force somebody to perform on contracts like these. In the USA you have a right to enter into contracts, and the right to break them. (although you better be prepared to pay the consequences in a suit for breach)

I used to feel for Royce White as I am very sympathetic to those with mental health issues, but it just gets to a point where it's just like WTF.

If that sh*t about having all these kids is true than f*ck that guy.
http://blacksportsonline.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Royce-White-Baby-Mama.png

Only thing I could find indicating he had multiple children.

[Euroleague]

He can get a job in the Israeli League (with a non Israeli Euroleague/Eurocup team) and get out of the flying. He won't have to fly in a smaller Israeli League club.


And he can make a lot of money there. Most Americans playing in smaller Israeli League clubs are making around $200,000 to $600,000 a year.

[Euroleague]

Also, the Rockets were a horrible team for him to end up with. Their general manager is a gigantic douche bag and he would never help a guy with this problem at all.

[Real Men Wear Green]

He can get a job in the Israeli League (with a non Israeli Euroleague/Eurocup team) and get out of the flying. He won't have to fly in a smaller Israeli League club.


And he can make a lot of money there. Most Americans playing in smaller Israeli League clubs are making around $200,000 to $600,000 a year.
Great. Now he just has to fly to Israel...

[kaiteng]

Great. Now he just has to fly to Israel...
How about a ship?

[Real Men Wear Green]

How about a ship?
No planes, some trains, and automobiles...and boats. He could maybe get to Israel in a few weeks. Assuming he has no issues with boats or living in a foreign country.

[Droid101]

How about a ship?
Submarine.

[B-Low]

No planes, some trains, and automobiles...and boats. He could maybe get to Israel in a few weeks. Assuming he has no issues with boats or living in a foreign country.

He's got plenty of options really.

http://www.topappreviews101.com/ipappimg/10616/vehicle-book-for-kids-hd-screenshot-4.jpg

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BF6u1SHCUAAEl5L.jpg:large

[Shepseskaf]

But, Morey is a genius, right? :oldlol:

How does any team with a competent front office get into a godawful mess like this?

[rezznor]

But, Morey is a genius, right? :oldlol:

How does any team with a competent front office get into a godawful mess like this?
top 5 talent that they got at 16. high risk, high reward. not hard to understand.

[coin24]

Also, the Rockets were a horrible team for him to end up with. Their general manager is a gigantic douche bag and he would never help a guy with this problem at all.


You're just salty cause VSpan sucked ass:lol

[bagelred]

Israel, eh? If there's one place that says "no stress", it's Israel.

[rezznor]

Israel, eh? If there's one place that says "no stress", it's Israel.
lol true that. he'll have another reason to hate rockets :oldlol:

[fos]

lol true that. he'll have another reason to hate rockets :oldlol:

http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/4-the_rock_clap_clap_gif.gif

[SCdac]

Tel Aviv is actually one of the best places to live in the world, but it's expensive. Very modern, liberal, full of culture/art, nice beaches and sweet nightlife.

As for White, he seems to be milking this (tv appearances, publicity, etc). I mean lets get real, he's not the first NBA player (ever) to have an mental/anxiety disorder in the NBA. Lots of players have probably had them, they're just private about it. White is, however, the first to want to be all pioneering.

I can't tell if he's a mental health advocate or a professional basketball player. Both? could have fooled me.

[fos]

Tel Aviv is actually one of the best places to live in the world, but it's expensive. Very modern, liberal, full of culture/art, nice beaches and sweet nightlife.

As for White, he seems to be milking this (tv appearances, publicity, etc). I mean lets get real, he's not the first NBA player (ever) to have an mental/anxiety disorder in the NBA. Lots of players have probably had them, they're just private about it. White is, however, the first to want to be all pioneering.

I can't tell if he's a mental health advocate or a professional basketball player. Both? could have fooled me.


Yeah but they've got like a ton of Jews...

[SCdac]

Yeah but they've got like a ton of Jews...

All the better...

[Jasper]

Quite frankly I thought I would never see a bball player , pass up playing in the league versus pawning the league and getting a rook contract - living the good life never playing a legit game.

Royce White is a disgrace to the NBA as well as the sport.

[bagelred]

lol true that. he'll have another reason to hate rockets :oldlol:

:oldlol: Nice. I wish I said that. Repped.

[9512]

Tel Aviv is actually one of the best places to live in the world, but it's expensive. Very modern, liberal, full of culture/art, nice beaches and sweet nightlife.

As for White, he seems to be milking this (tv appearances, publicity, etc). I mean lets get real, he's not the first NBA player (ever) to have an mental/anxiety disorder in the NBA. Lots of players have probably had them, they're just private about it. White is, however, the first to want to be all pioneering.

I can't tell if he's a mental health advocate or a professional basketball player. Both? could have fooled me.

Jews won't let White touch any of THEIR jew women.

He's too black for them and would water down their superior jewish genetic.

[9512]

But I am not sure White should totally be catered to.

If his phobia is flying, what would stop him from developing another one and complain about that? He's genetically predisposed to phobias.

[Mr Exlax]

They had something about this on Fox news last night, but I didn't get to catch it. Just saw his face and then they were already going into the next segment. I'm gonna dig around and see if I can find anything else. I'm still confused on what's actually going on. Like I said, I saw him playing on Saturday or Sunday. It was on NBA TV. Now he up and quits or the team doctor says for him to come back to houston and work out?

[Shepseskaf]

top 5 talent that they got at 16. high risk, high reward. not hard to understand.
DraftExpress had him at #27. Reading through his profile (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Royce-White-41371/), if I'm a GM, I don't take a chance. The red flags were all out there.

High risk, very low reward, so its very hard to understand.

[SCdac]

Jews won't let White touch any of THEIR jew women.

He's too black for them and would water down their superior jewish genetic.

Lol this just ignorance. Dude its 2013, wake up. Not only are there black Jews, but Israel itself is very diverse. Its a melting pot. As mentioned, Tel Aviv in particular is very secular and one of the best places to live in the world for anybody.

[9512]

Lol this just ignorance. Dude its 2013, wake up. Not only are there black Jews, but Israel itself is very diverse. Its a melting pot. As mentioned, Tel Aviv in particular is very secular and one of the best places to live in the world for anybody.

I live in France. I went to Paris and was turned down from eating at a place because I was not jew but French. I didn't even know I entered a jewish restaurant in a jewish neighborhood.

The incident was in 2012.

You are right I am sure it's different now that we are in 2013.

The ignorance was not from me based on that incident.

[Euroleague]

But, Morey is a genius, right? :oldlol:

How does any team with a competent front office get into a godawful mess like this?

Morey is an idiot pretending to be a genius, not an actual genius.

[Mr Exlax]

DraftExpress had him at #27. Reading through his profile (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Royce-White-41371/), if I'm a GM, I don't take a chance. The red flags were all out there.

High risk, very low reward, so its very hard to understand.

I remember before the draft he was often referred to as the best player in the draft. I even remember hearing he was the most talented player during the tournament the year before.

[Euroleague]

Israel, eh? If there's one place that says "no stress", it's Israel.

You are a true ****ing IDIOT. Israel is one of the nicest places on Earth by far for any American basketball player.

It's a ****ing paradise in places like Haifa and Tel Aviv.

[SCdac]

I live in France. I went to Paris and was turned down from eating at a place because I was not jew but French. I didn't even know I entered a jewish restaurant in a jewish neighborhood.

The incident was in 2012.

You are right I am sure it's different now that we are in 2013.

The ignorance was not from me based on that incident.

So because you got turned away from a restaurant in france (assuming youre telling the truth), some 6'9 professional ball player in a city known for its liberalism, parties, and beaches won't be able to get laid?

That makes a lot of sense.

I think your letting your hatred for Jews cloud your mind homie.

[FireDavidKahn]

I'm not reading this thread but will say that anyone who continues to defend Royce is a moron. White is a psychopath who thinks that he is better than everyone else.

[No_Look604]

This guy can't fly into Cities the night before and just get doped up on sleeping pills, even say a tylenol 3? FOR MILLIONS??!! Sleep through the travel...fculllkin guy!!

[ballup]

Has White ever took responsibility for his actions instead of playing the victim? I don't think I have ever heard him talk about his accounts of how he has tried to cope with flying. He is spewing the same "this isn't a safe environment for me" stuff without providing examples or personal accounts.

[9512]

So because you got turned away from a restaurant in France (assuming youre telling the truth), some 6'9 professional ball player in a city known for its liberalism, parties, and beaches won't be able to get laid?

That makes a lot of sense.

I think your letting your hatred for Jews cloud your mind homie.

The restaurant situation was very true. I can't prove it (though after the discrimination I wish I taped the whole experience and posted it on youtube) and if you don't believe me then so be it.

My situation is anecdotal but won't be necessarily be unique and limited to just France.

Being liberal is not necessarily nondiscriminatory. I know plenty of liberals left wingers who are racists.

And what makes you think I hate jews? :confusedshrug:

You never met me and don't know me. How did show hate for jews in my post? I was simply sharing a personal experience of mine. I entered that neighborhood not even knowing it was jewish. I was just hungry. :roll:

I am sure White would have no trouble getting laid but will he punished in any way, shape, or form? Let's just say I wouldn't be surprised if he wasn't or didn't have to deal with some hate.

You can't tell me that jews don't exclude gentiles.

In Israel, and that's just a rumor. Chinese workers were told to not fornicate with jewish women (even prostitute) as long as they are working in Israel.

[NumberSix]

Lol this just ignorance. Dude its 2013, wake up. Not only are there black Jews, but Israel itself is very diverse. Its a melting pot. As mentioned, Tel Aviv in particular is very secular and one of the best places to live in the world for anybody.
Yeah, because it's not like the Israeli government forcefully sterilizes black Jews or anything... Oh wait.

[9512]

Yeah, because it's not like the Israeli government forcefully sterilizes black Jews or anything... Oh wait.

:wtf: :wtf:





:roll: :roll:

That's news to me. And I hope it's just rumors.

[NumberSix]

:wtf: :wtf:





:roll: :roll:

That's news to me. And I hope it's just rumors.
It's not rumours. The Israeli government openly admits to sterilizing Ethiopian Jews. It's a fact. Not rumours, heresay or unsubstantiated accusations. Fact.

[9512]

It's not rumours. The Israeli government openly admits to sterilizing Ethiopian Jews. It's a fact. Not rumours, heresay or unsubstantiated accusations. Fact.

Just giving the benefit of the doubt. I always do.

*Going to google*.

[9512]

Um back to topic....

Personally I suffer from anxiety problems myself and no where do I have as much leverage as Royce White does at his work place.

There's no way some average schmuck like myself would be able to hold out like White can.

Specific phobias are curable. I don't see how he couldn't, especially since he's a millionaire (or close to it). He could probably get himself the best phobia doctor in the field to help cope and defeat his phobias.

I don't think going to Israel or anywhere is going to change that.

And plus if he really wanted to meet the Rocket half way through, why couldn't he just play home games (I am sure many people already suggested it). Heck he could play all home games, take the bus or train to nearby NBA cities like Dallas, San Antonio, NOLA, PHX, OKC, Salt Lake City, Denver etc...

[9512]

Can you imagine this current Rockets team with Royce White as part of its rotation?

They'd be pretty exciting to watch. To me he's similar to Boris Diaw and hopefully a better version.

But then again retrospectively, if White didn't have his plane phobia, he would've transferred to Kentucky, he would've been a top 3-5 pick and this situation wouldn't exist. Rockets would've drafted another player at 16. :confusedshrug:

[Joey3000]

I have a hard time believing that he can't do anything about his condition. Has he tried therapy? Medication?

I have a relative who went through extreme anxiety. He overcame it once his wife divorced him after he wouldn't get out of the house to go to work.

:oldlol:

sounds like he suffer'd from freeloadambia

[Joey3000]

So what does he want? What should the team do for him? Let him play home games only?

[Droid101]

So what does he want? What should the team do for him? Let him play home games only?
No.

If he played for the Clips he could play away games at the Lakers.

[luckylucy]

Of course NBA wants him gone, who would want to hire a worker that doesn't work?

[NumberSix]

What is this guys supposed issue anyway? He refuses to do his job, yet he acts like he's being wronged in someway.

[9512]

What is this guys supposed issue anyway? He refuses to do his job, yet he acts like he's being wronged in someway.

He wants a qualified doctor (IE not one chosen by the organization) to green light him whether he's mentally healthy enough to play (game by game basis).

No way Royce White wants Daryl Morey to choose the doc.

That's the jist of it and the Rockets organization well...They've been mostly silent and haven't said as much as Royce has been saying (twitter, interviews on CNN, ESPN, etc...)

[NumberSix]

Yeah, because it's not like the Israeli government forcefully sterilizes black Jews or anything... Oh wait.
Lol. 2 people negged this. :roll: why?

Who negs objectively factual information? What possible reason could you have to neg this post? Are these people who are seriously pro-forced-sterilization? Wtf

[9512]

Lol. 2 people negged this. :roll: why?

Who negs objectively factual information? What possible reason could you have to neg this post? Are these people who are seriously pro-forced-sterilization? Wtf

To get it out of the way.

It wasn't me.

I bet it was David Stern and Adam Silver.:roll: :roll:

[Droid101]

Lol. 2 people negged this. :roll: why?

My bad. I was just trying to spread rep out so I could rep someone else. It was a random repping. Nothing to do with the post content.

I don't know who the other one was.

[Droid101]

My bad. I was just trying to spread rep out so I could rep someone else. It was a random repping. Nothing to do with the post content.

I don't know who the other one was.
TROLO I got repped twice for this post, one pos one neg.

This site is hilarious.

:applause:

[NumberSix]

TROLO I got repped twice for this post, one pos one neg.

This site is hilarious.

:applause:
I actually positive repped it for at least being honest.

[Droid101]

I actually positive repped it for at least being honest.
Thanks will rep back. :cheers:

[Nash]

He should play in Europe, those guys never fly and take the bus everywhere.

But the hooligans would probably kill his fragile mental state.

[wakencdukest]

He wants a qualified doctor (IE not one chosen by the organization) to green light him whether he's mentally healthy enough to play (game by game basis).

No way Royce White wants Daryl Morey to choose the doc.

That's the jist of it and the Rockets organization well...They've been mostly silent and haven't said as much as Royce has been saying (twitter, interviews on CNN, ESPN, etc...)


He wants a doctor of his own choosing to be able to tell the rockets when he can play and when he can't? Sorry, that's totally unreasonable. No team is gonna give some random doctor the authority to make those kind of decisions with a multi million dollar contract. The Rockets have been more than accommodating with this asshole so far. His bullshit goes beyond simple anxiety disorder. He's clearly got some behavioral issues that he needs to be called on. Obviously, he's very entitled and thinks he is a victim of some sort. It is apparent that no one has ever confronted him and made him face himself in the mirror for his ridiculous behavior.

[OhNoTimNoSho]

He's a clown, I dont think he knows what he wants, hes just scared. Its odd the Rockets are putting up with his childish antics. But I guess they think he as potential. But I dont think this will last much longer. He getting snipped soon.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CHWmeuTDO3k

Interview with CNN From yesterday. He dodges the "what havent rockets done" question 3 times.

[rezznor]

He's a clown, I dont think he knows what he wants, hes just scared. Its odd the Rockets are putting up with his childish antics. But I guess they think he as potential. But I dont think this will last much longer. He getting snipped soon.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CHWmeuTDO3k

Interview with CNN From yesterday. He dodges the "what havent rockets done" question 3 times.
what a piece of shit fraud

[mattvNJ]

what a piece of shit fraud

.this

[bettalaylow]

if this is true

then **** royce white let the nba give his full salary to kids and let him go find something or somewhere he can work and not get "issues"

**** these dumb ass people with first world problems, complainging about anxiety and being bitches while more than half the planet has no food to eat


:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

God this guy is the biggest bitch to ever wear an NBA uniform.

[jongib369]

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1vLl3Phzlj0/UOqCeJhv7-I/AAAAAAAAD80/v-T_2Wmld4g/s800/Royce%252BWhite%252Bdunk.jpg

:violin:
LMFAO

[All Net]

He should play in Europe, those guys never fly and take the bus everywhere.

But the hooligans would probably kill his fragile mental state.

He's best off not playing basketball at all...

[SyRyanYang]

Too bad for him.

One of the requirements playing in the NBA is traveling.

Lebron's got that right.

[9512]

He wants a doctor of his own choosing to be able to tell the rockets when he can play and when he can't? Sorry, that's totally unreasonable. No team is gonna give some random doctor the authority to make those kind of decisions with a multi million dollar contract. The Rockets have been more than accommodating with this asshole so far. His bullshit goes beyond simple anxiety disorder. He's clearly got some behavioral issues that he needs to be called on. Obviously, he's very entitled and thinks he is a victim of some sort. It is apparent that no one has ever confronted him and made him face himself in the mirror for his ridiculous behavior.

It's not a random doctor per se. But one who will be a rep from the American Disability Association or some doctor who will have Royce's interest at heart.

Royce wants that because if Morey chose the doctor, it would be one who will be biased in favor of making Royce play for the sake of money.

I am just a messenger so I don't totally agree with Royce..

Personally I have anxiety disorders too and there is nothing that the Rockets can't provide but Royce won't budge. it makes him looks like an entitled cry baby...

[wakencdukest]

It's not a random doctor per se. But one who will be a rep from the American Disability Association or some doctor who will have Royce's interest at heart.

Royce wants that because if Morey chose the doctor, it would be one who will be biased in favor of making Royce play for the sake of money.

I am just a messenger so I don't totally agree with Royce..

Personally I have anxiety disorders too and there is nothing that the Rockets can't provide but Royce won't budge. it makes him looks like an entitled cry baby...


He should have a doctor to ADVISE him and treat his disorder, nothing else. Like I said, no Doctor should have any authority when it comes to team issues. You are right about him choosing his own doctor though, I don't see a problem with that, but that doctor should only advise and make recommendations, not make basketball related decisions. I sympathize with people with anxiety disorders, I worked Psych for 13 years and have seen it all. Guys like Royce with these kind of behavioral problems are a dime a dozen. There are lots of people with anxiety who really try to seek help and are active participants in trying to work with doctors and therapists to try to get better. Royce has just made excuse after excuse and played the victim role. Victim of what exactly? It sounds like people have been bending over backwards for this guy for years.

[bdreason]

He doesn't seem to have any trouble giving nationally televised interviews. Anxiety disorder? :rolleyes:

[Euroleague]

He should play in Europe, those guys never fly and take the bus everywhere.

But the hooligans would probably kill his fragile mental state.

You are a complete moron. You actually think teams in Europe don't fly...........

OK dumb ass whatever.

:lol :oldlol: :roll:

He could play in a SMALL non Euroleague / non Eurocup team in ISRAEL and not fly. That's about it.

Not a single European team is going to pay him and he's not going to fly.

Just how low is your IQ? Seriously? LMFAO at "no teams in Europe ever fly".

[9512]

He doesn't seem to have any trouble giving nationally televised interviews. Anxiety disorder? :rolleyes:

He has generalized anxiety disorder, a specific phobia of flying in airplanes, and OCD.

He doesn't have performance anxiety or social anxiety. Both would be deterring Royce from being able to speak.

[bdreason]

He has generalized anxiety disorder, a specific phobia of flying in airplanes, and OCD.




And which of those is stopping him from playing in the D-league?




The truth is, he's trying to keep his contract money by hiding behind his supposed mental disability. I actually feel bad for those players that have real mental disability problems, because Royce is making sure teams won't touch future players with reported anxiety issues with his antics.



Here's hoping the Rockets find a way to void his contract.

[Mr Exlax]

I still need him on 2K13. He helped me out a bunch when he was on the roster.

[Burgz V2]

whatever the case is, dude is still under contract.

[9512]

And which of those is stopping him from playing in the D-league?




The truth is, he's trying to keep his contract money by hiding behind his supposed mental disability. I actually feel bad for those players that have real mental disability problems, because Royce is making sure teams won't touch future players with reported anxiety issues with his antics.



Here's hoping the Rockets find a way to void his contract.

Potentially the air plane fear of flying because...well I am not sure. do D league teams travel via planes or bus or trains?

I agree at this point, I don't see why he wouldn't go forward with this. The Rockets and Royce both have enough money and leeway to circumvent around his problems and face them at the same time.

I can only support him for so long.

[SCdac]

dude is clearly milking the phobia thing... he's been on HBO, CNN, and who knows what else... Considering teams some times teams play 4 games in 5 nights, I would just quit the NBA if I were Royce. Dude should get a work-from-home job.

[MiseryCityTexas]

Threadstarter is an idiot with terrible comprehension skills.

Edit: threadstarter is not an idiot and i'm just hating. I apoligize for being a hater.

[Stuckey]

wow

no love and respect for the game

[MiseryCityTexas]

everyone loved royce white when he threatened to kick nolan smith's ass during summer league though.:oldlol:

[no pun intended]

The Spurs should pick him up.

Diaw and White :bowdown: