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I hope the don't go easy on him, teach him a lesson.

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If you even dream of beating me youd better wake up and apologize - Ali

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While I think Damon is addicted to pot (just like an alcoholic), a $200 fine isn't going to mean much. A little embarrasment to a veteran NBA player who has learned to ignore what people say or write about him and on to the next bust.

Pro athletes who are excessive about eating, drinking and low grade drugs like pot do effect their play. Some more than others, but it's effected nonetheless. My main concern is that he's going to show up to play without the physical & mental edge a player like his (undersized...) needs to play properly in this league. I think this could be a really poor year for him- and that translates into 'us'.

Reep

If it were just the $200, Damon wouldn't take the time to fight it. The real kicker here is that if Damon is convicted, the Washington police can reinstate his conviction for the Yellow Hummer arrest (like a probation violation), and I think he could do some serious time for that one. The conviction also allows the league and team to step in a make appropriate fines and suspensions. That is why Damon is fighting this.

This whole thing reminds me of a line from "Guys and Dolls" where a thug stands up and testifies to his clean record "39 arrests and no convictions." Well Damon, only 36 more to go (if we count the Washington one as a non-conviction).