Tag: Weed

  • Fines, Suspensions, and BS: The Isaiah Rider Era in Atlanta

    “It was the worst trade I was involved with in more than 30-some years in the NBA.” These are the infamous words of former Atlanta Hawks general manager Pete Babcock when asked about the summer 99′ deal that brought Isaiah Rider to the team. In theory, Rider was supposed to be the cornerstone of a…

  • Qyntel Woods’ Driver’s License Was a Trading Card!?

    The early 2000s Jail Blazers era in Portland was rife with a record-setting amount of technical fouls on the court, countless arrests off the court, and a lack of valid ID? 2002, 21st overall pick Qyntel Woods embodied this as much as any other player on that roster. Swingman Cited Before being charged with first-degree…