Mario Chalmers Is $20K Poorer, But Not Suspended

[Skywalker]

by Marcel Mutoni

Mario Chalmers’s wallet just got a little bit lighter, and he’ll have to alter his plans for next summer.

The NBA has fined the Heat’s rookie guard $20,000, but he won’t miss any action on the court. The Sun-Sentinel has more:

The Heat has been informed by the NBA that point guard Mario Chalmers will not be suspended for his role in the incident that led to last week’s expulsion from the Rookie Transition Program.

Although a suspension initially was a concern, Chalmers’ penalty will be a $20,000 fine, as well as the requirement he repeat the program next year.

No word yet on the fate of Chalmers’s partner in crime, former Jayhawk teammate Darrell Arthur.

My guess is that League officials are still doubled over in laughter following Arthur’s claim that - despite a strong scent of the drug, and the sound of someone furiously flushing the toilet when security paid a visit to the hotel room - he did not inhale.

Source: http://slamonline.com/online/2008/09...not-suspended/

[kobefor3ITSGOOD]

Sigh, hopefully this is a one time thing. Chalmers has a great opportunity in Miami and I hope he doesn't waste it.

[SteveNash3424213421J]

Originally Posted by kobefor3ITSGOOD

Sigh, hopefully this is a one time thing. Chalmers has a great opportunity in Miami and I hope he doesn't waste it.

Marijuana is just such a hard drug. I'm sure he's probably addicted to it.

As we all know there have been no NBA players who have had successful careers after inhaling marijuana. So I think we can pretty much say his career is overwith.

[Imadogg]

"My guess is that League officials are still doubled over in laughter following Arthur’s claim that - despite a strong scent of the drug, and the sound of someone furiously flushing the toilet when security paid a visit to the hotel room - he did not inhale."
Hahaha

Originally Posted by SteveNash3424213421J

Marijuana is just such a hard drug. I'm sure he's probably addicted to it.

As we all know there have been no NBA players who have had successful careers after inhaling marijuana. So I think we can pretty much say his career is overwith.

I share your concern for his career.

[Drizzle]

I'm suprised that he didn't even get suspended.

[raul7wade3]

Originally Posted by kobefor3ITSGOOD

Sigh, hopefully this is a one time thing. Chalmers has a great opportunity in Miami and I hope he doesn't waste it.

totally agree...

Originally Posted by SteveNash3424213421J

Marijuana is just such a hard drug. I'm sure he's probably addicted to it.

As we all know there have been no NBA players who have had successful careers after inhaling marijuana. So I think we can pretty much say his career is overwith.

Originally Posted by Imadogg99

I share your concern for his career.

come on guys...he said they didn't have marijuana that night...

[iHoop42]

Ugh, hope he can get it together. He has potential.

[j3c]

Originally Posted by raul7wade3

come on guys...he said they didn't have marijuana that night...

Yep Chalmers didn't have any marijuana and its the truth. He didn't want any because he was high enough on cocaine.