Ty Lawson Arrested on Harassment Charge

[esel1000]

http://nba.si.com/2013/08/19/ty-lawson-denver-nuggets-arrested-domestic-violence-charged-harassment-criminal-mischief/

[Bahku]

Not going to jump to any conclusions until we have all the info, but I'm hoping this doesn't involve a continuation of his problems with alcohol ... really like this kid and his game.

[D.o.s.]

That was a smart edit you made to that first post.

Also, I don't see the fascination with these guys as far as their off-the-court difficulties (and, occasionally, triumphs).

[indeedproceed]

I wonder how much more prevelent DV is in pro athletes. We read about it all the time, but it's like..pretty common.

[Bahku]

That was a smart edit you made to that first post.

Also, I don't see the fascination with these guys as far as their off-the-court difficulties (and, occasionally, triumphs).

I personally wouldn't use the word "fascinated" to describe my interest in most players in any off-court aspect, but I do find character and integrity an important quality in all professional sports, especially in guys who are being looked to for their leadership, (and that's on and off the court).

So how they conduct themselves and treat others in their daily lives is an important consideration. I'd rather have a team player that's non-elite in NBA terms, than a super star who's a jerk, (see Kobe Bryant) ... I'm hoping this particular story is not as bad as it seems at this early point, because despite his past problems, I still think Ty is a decent guy.

The NBA itself and each team's organization, however, is very fascinated with their players' off-the-court difficulties ... right or wrong it reflects on their public image as a whole and affects team chemistry and relationships within that organization. Again, I'm not sure fascination is the best word to use here, but it's certainly of great interest and import.

[LooseCannon]

I'm hoping this particular story is not as bad as it seems at this early point, because despite his past problems, I still think Ty is a decent guy.

What reason do you have for thinking he is a decent guy?

[Bahku]

I'm hoping this particular story is not as bad as it seems at this early point, because despite his past problems, I still think Ty is a decent guy.

What reason do you have for thinking he is a decent guy?

What reason do you have for thinking he isn't a decent guy?

I've been following him since high school, and he's always been active in his community, his church, worked hard academically at UNC, was ACC POTY, won the Bob Cousy Award, was on the McDonald's All-American Team, was part of the Big Brother program, and active in NBA Cares.

He was thought very highly opf by his peers, his teachers, and his coaches, in junior high, high school and college, and has taken being a role model seriously.

Even the DUI he was booked on was because he was playing music was too loud and under 21 ... his blood alcohol level was well under the legal limit of .08, but his age was five months shy of 21, (in which case he was allowed no alcohol in his blood in that state, NC - his licensed was under suspension as well).

There are many, many "decent" people who have been booked on much worse, and had many more run-ins with the law ... professional athletes and NBA players included, obviously.

For what it's worth, his girlfriend was arrested at the same time as this arrest ... I think it's prudent not to judge him on this problem until more is known.

[hpantazo]

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23896024/ty-lawson-charged-physical-harassment-criminal-mischief

Not someone I had expected to be accused of something like this, but there you go

[Fafnir]

I wonder how much more prevelent DV is in pro athletes. We read about it all the time, but it's like..pretty common.

Its pretty common in general.

[guava_wrench]

Domestic violence is common all over. A lot of men have anger issues.

[Roy H.]

Domestic violence is common all over. A lot of men have anger issues.

While less prevalent, women have their share, too.