Ron Artest Admits To Drinking During Halftime Of Games
Lakers forward Ron Artest admitted in an interview that he used to drink alcohol during halftime of games:
"I used to drink Hennessy ... at halftime," Artest said in an interview with the Sporting News, which is publishing the story in its Dec. 7 issue. "I [kept it] in my locker. I'd just walk to the liquor store and get it."
Artest said he drank when he played with the Bulls. I'm shocked that he admitted it. Considering Artest's past transgressions, it's not surprising. As Artest said himself:
"When I was a 19-year-old father, whew. I was a single pimp! I was wild," he told the magazine. "A lot of marijuana and alcohol -- even before [that age]. ... I [still] party and I have fun, but not like I used to. I used to drink every night and party every night."
I think on many levels, it's sad that he did this. A famous NBA player getting drunk and high every night. Partly, it's because he felt invincible. Who's going to deny him drugs and alcohol? That said, the NBA, and all sports leagues, need to a better job of making the dangers of drugs and alcohol known to its players. If they don't, more and more players will make these sorts of admissions.
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