Ex-Celtics draft pick facing 30 years in prison

[throwedoff]

I remember him always looking like he was high sitting on the bench. 30 years would be a [dang] long time. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say he had A LOT of marijuana.

lol co-sign I was just about to say that it sucks he couldn't get his life together he was a good athlete

[Neurotic Guy]

I think the pot laws are too harsh.   No one ever hit a bus load of kids high on pot like a DUI.  Yet one is legal and one is not.  I know its a gateway drug and like though.  Still I think the penalties for pot are not in line with the crimes.   Too many years and they never get the big guys aka the suppliers just the penny anty dealers or users.  I don't use.  I did it some when I was younger a few times.   I have zero sympathy though for those who deal to the underage.  I don't know that is the case here but that is not cool at all.

I agree with the notion that pot should be legalized, but I am not sure if you are implying that pot doesn't leave motor vehicle operators impaired.  There are certainly accidents that occur as result of being 'under the influence' of marijuana.  I am not directly comparing the degree of impairment with alcohol, but if pot is legalized then certainly laws to address driving under its influence should be addressed.  This will be interesting given the considerable length of time that pot stays in the system.

[Neurotic Guy]

There is a big difference between using marijuana and selling it.  30 years seems high (sorry) for anyone but primary distributors, but selling should be a mnuch more significant crime than small amount possession or use (which I think should be de-criminalized).   Anyone selling in any bulk, given current distribution practices, has to know that the drug will likley get in the hands of minors -- and therefore there is an accountability that is important.

[feckless]

30 years prison in Mississippi --legal in California with the right permits?

Somethings not right.

[clover]

I would have bet good money this story was about Joe Forte.

Completely insane for weed distribution to be a 30-year offense.  

I used to love Justin Reed.  I can still remember him completely shutting down Kobe Bryant in one game, just wouldn't let him do anything.  Was a real good defensive player early on, then I think they were looking for him to be a more complete baller.  Went into camp looking like he might be one of the key rotation players, he seemed to start looking for his shot more and his defense seemed to suffer as a result.

Always thought he'd stick around as a defensive specialist, but didn't happen.  Wasn't a good enough shooter for the 3, and not quite big enough to play the 4.  

Forte was my immediate guess as well.  Reed did have a prior misdemeanor possession case dismissed, and this was clearly a quantity to deal.  So up to 30 might lead to, what, a 10 year conviction?  Parole in 6?  Still, a real shame.

[MisinFormed]

Also ex-Celtic Ramon Rivas got 8 years for smuggling marijuana awhile back and Marty Conlon got 5 years probation for drugs as well

[Roy H.]

I sort of liked Justin Reed while he was here.  I thought he could have a career similar to Ryan Gomes, but obviously not.

There's no way he'll do anywhere close to 30 years, though.

[CelticG1]

True story, theres a poster up in my sisters room that says "the future"

pictured is Al Jefferson, Delonte West, Tony Allen, annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd Justin Reed

If I remember correctly he had kind of a smooth jumper didnt he?

[cavman]

30 years prison in Mississippi --legal in California with the right permits?

Somethings not right.

Guess he wasn't bright enough to move.
CA is the exception, not the rule however.  States do have the right to make laws and punish as they see fit.  He has no one to blame for breaking the law except himself.

[the_Bird]

I sort of liked Justin Reed while he was here.  I thought he could have a career similar to Ryan Gomes, but obviously not.

There's no way he'll do anywhere close to 30 years, though.

If he could have shot the 3-ball, he'd still be in the league.  Heckuva good defender.  Saw him maybe a year ago in the d-league, I think he had just joined up with a team and he looked to clearly be the best player on the court.  Just bigger and stronger than everyone else. 

[incoherent]

The first law in America concerning marijuana was one that forced people to grow it.

In fact cannabis hemp was legal tender in most of the Americas from 1631 until the early 1800s. You could even pay your taxes with cannabis hemp for over 200 years. A jail sentence then was more likely if you did not grow hemp during periods of shortages.

Oh how things have changed.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth #20]

Ugh, alcohol is a trillion times more dangerous. The story is just depressing because I remember this guy putting in great hustle and effort on the court. Now he is busted for something that is good for you, remember what Brad Nowell said 'first take care of head'. Also what would watching the green be like without green? Nothing better after a long day at the office!

[Hardcore Fan]

Marty Conlon?... Providence College Marty Conlon?... I'm gonna need some confirmation on that viscious slander!

[fairweatherfan]

The first law in America concerning marijuana was one that forced people to grow it.

In fact cannabis hemp was legal tender in most of the Americas from 1631 until the early 1800s. You could even pay your taxes with cannabis hemp for over 200 years. A jail sentence then was more likely if you did not grow hemp during periods of shortages.

Oh how things have changed.

Hemp and marijuana aren't the same thing, although the law still treats them the same.  Hemp has far too little THC to produce any kind of intoxication.

[Finkelskyhook]

Last month I was hit head-on by a stoned idiot who turned in front of me...Said he didn't see me.  I was fortunate enough to walk away...Well, sort of.  Idiot got something called "Driving while impaired"? and a bunch of traffic violations. 

If Reed is running that stuff in heavy quantity he should serve time.  It may not be as bad as alcohol but it's an impairment nonetheless.