Larry Sanders: I may come back

[Smitty77]

Someone had a thread about Larry, but I could not find it.  It had a nice link to a video about Larry that was very informative.  He battled depression and has since received therapy for it and is wanting back into the NBA.

This is a low risk and high reward option.  Sign him now for the rest of the season and we would have his Bird Rights, correct?

I have a Master's in Counseling and depression can be devastating and many, if not a majority, try to self-medicate themselves with illicit drugs as Sanders did with pot.

I find it frustrating how many on this board are so quick to judge Sanders and call him names and call others names that dare mention giving this kid another chance.  Yes, Sanders is different, but is that such a bad thing??

Smitty77

[hwangjini_1]

Someone had a thread about Larry, but I could not find it.  It had a nice link to a video about Larry that was very informative.  He battled depression and has since received therapy for it and is wanting back into the NBA.

This is a low risk and high reward option.  Sign him now for the rest of the season and we would have his Bird Rights, correct?

I have a Master's in Counseling and depression can be devastating and many, if not a majority, try to self-medicate themselves with illicit drugs as Sanders did with pot.

I find it frustrating how many on this board are so quick to judge Sanders and call him names and call others names that dare mention giving this kid another chance.  Yes, Sanders is different, but is that such a bad thing??

Smitty77

i remember that thread. and i also recall that it was not one-sided and filled only with distain for sanders. i think a lot of folks here would be willing to give sanders a chance if he is over, or at least controlling, his depression.

but then, when did the opinions on cb change ainge's thinking on these things? 

by the way, do you have a link that shows he wants back in the nba? thanks.

[csfansince60s]

Here you go:

http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=82793.msg2027681#msg2027681

[Smitty77]

Someone had a thread about Larry, but I could not find it.  It had a nice link to a video about Larry that was very informative.  He battled depression and has since received therapy for it and is wanting back into the NBA.

This is a low risk and high reward option.  Sign him now for the rest of the season and we would have his Bird Rights, correct?

I have a Master's in Counseling and depression can be devastating and many, if not a majority, try to self-medicate themselves with illicit drugs as Sanders did with pot.

I find it frustrating how many on this board are so quick to judge Sanders and call him names and call others names that dare mention giving this kid another chance.  Yes, Sanders is different, but is that such a bad thing??

Smitty77

i remember that thread. and i also recall that it was not one-sided and filled only with distain for sanders. i think a lot of folks here would be willing to give sanders a chance if he is over, or at least controlling, his depression.

but then, when did the opinions on cb change ainge's thinking on these things? 

by the way, do you have a link that shows he wants back in the nba? thanks.

You are correct.  It was not in this thread I mentioned, but the many others when he was in the league and we were talking about trading for him that many were so heartless in their comments.

Smitty77

[chilidawg]

Good point about the heartlessness of some comments.  These are individuals, putting themselves in the public spotlight to pursue their dreams, and deserve more respect, especially considering we're just posting anonymously on the internet.

[Smitty77]

Man oh man is he freaking ripped to shreads!!

http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=82793.msg2027681#msg2027681


Another fascinating read about Sanders:

http://www.complex.com/sports/2015/05/larry-sanders-profile-walking-away-from-nba


The failure of the NBA to tackle mental illness in the league:

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12354422/larry-sanders-battle-anxiety-depression


Or does the NBA just not care about their players and mental illness??

http://sports.politicususa.com/2015/05/09/why-doesnt-the-nba-care-about-mental-illness.html

Smitty77

[Smitty77]

This entire situation with Royce White and Larry Sanders and the FACT that 26% of NBA players (that we estimate, which is likely quite low) have mental health issues has really sparked something in me regarding how I might be able to become part of the solution to this dilemma!!

I am not sure how to do that and where I might start, but I would love to perhaps get involved.

Smitty77

[dreamgreen]

We'll I'm sure someone on CB will want to give him the max, he can block shots.

[Who]

If he returns to the NBA, Sanders should give back all the money he took from Milwaukee on that unfulfilled contract of his.

[Smitty77]

If you make that argument, just about every OR EVERY player getting a buy out should have to do that, right?

And how is it fair to penalize a player for mental health issues?  Is that NOT the FAULT of the team for not doing proper research on THEIR player BEFORE signing him to a 4 year $44 million extension???

Smitty77

[Kane3387]

If he returns to the NBA, Sanders should give back all the money he took from Milwaukee on that unfulfilled contract of his.

That will never happen who.

[hwangjini_1]

If you make that argument, just about every OR EVERY player getting a buy out should have to do that, right?

And how is it fair to penalize a player for mental health issues?  Is that NOT the FAULT of the team for not doing proper research on THEIR player BEFORE signing him to a 4 year $44 million extension

Smitty77

which nowadays seems like such a bargain, doesnt it? 

[CelticPride2016]

I have a Master's in Counseling and depression can be devastating and many, if not a majority, try to self-medicate themselves with illicit drugs as Sanders did with pot.

Illicit does not seem to be the right word to describe marijuana.

Perhaps you mean he should have had a therapist and maybe he could try weed legally as a treatment?

Are you saying it's your opinion pot should be illegal?

The times are a' changing. Many lives were ruined because pot had been immorally defined as illicit. I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes outright legal sooner rather than later, similar to the lift on alcohol prohibition.

Some or many argue that alcohol is worse than pot. I am under the impression that one can smoke pot with a doctor's note. That makes it legal, not illicit.

I doubt marijuana had anything to do with Sanders' problems.

[ManUp]

To be young and rich must be nice...

[Smitty77]

I have a Master's in Counseling and depression can be devastating and many, if not a majority, try to self-medicate themselves with illicit drugs as Sanders did with pot.

Illicit does not seem to be the right word to describe marijuana.

Perhaps you mean he should have had a therapist and maybe he could try weed legally as a treatment?

Are you saying it's your opinion pot should be illegal?

The times are a' changing. Many lives were ruined because pot had been immorally defined as illicit. I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes outright legal sooner rather than later, similar to the lift on alcohol prohibition.

Some or many argue that alcohol is worse than pot. I am under the impression that one can smoke pot with a doctor's note. That makes it legal, not illicit.

I doubt marijuana had anything to do with Sanders' problems.

Celticpride,

I called it illicit because it was and is illegal in MOST states and he got into trouble for testing positive for that or some other drug(s) with the NBA.  I am in no way interested in getting into a debate with you about legalizing pot.  Have at it with others!!  Nothing is EVER accomplished by that debate and I have found it to be an utter waste of my time, as people typically have their minds made up on that issue.  I am over a Human Service Program at the college level and teach the courses for a Substance Abuse Certificate.  This is something I know quite a bit about, but I will stand down on your lovely offer to debate this issue:-).

Smitty77