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Royce White refuses assignment to NBA's D-League

  • Article by: JONATHAN FEIGEN , Houston Chronicle
  • Updated: December 31, 2012 - 6:40 PM

The Rockets' first-round pick and former Hopkins star refused an assignment to the D-League, deeming the decision unsafe.

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iantruitnerDec. 31, 12 8:38 AM

How can it possibly be "unsafe" to play basketball in the D-League? Instead of needing a doctor's note to take time off from school/work like the rest of humanity in America, he needs a doctor's note to go to work-- playing a game for millions of dollars. His dialogue is sounding more and more like the lame excuses of an immature grade school brat.

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dewarfDec. 31, 12 9:22 AM

Thanks, Tubby. Yes, you wanted to try to help this young man, but attempting to keep this guy in your program would have been a nightmare. Sadly, his issues seem to be escalating.

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jepop90Dec. 31, 1211:11 AM

Oh boy! Royce, you are fixing to throw away your winning lottery ticket. Don't blow this one man.

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ericgus55Dec. 31, 1212:01 PM

Playing in the NBA is a high-stress (perform now or be replaced) job which requires lots of travel. For a guy with anxiety disorder and a fear of flying, it's probably not a good career choice. Probably not a good idea for the Houston Rockets to have hired him and signed him to a guaranteed contract, either.

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jackpine54Dec. 31, 12 9:31 PM

Kahn is drooling,all this team needs is another head case.

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rube223Jan. 1, 13 8:31 AM

Hey Royce, do what is right...give the Rockets their money back and find a less stressful career field....of course the money won't be the same, but your "doctors" can tell you it will be ok

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fwallenJan. 2, 1312:54 PM

Most, even casual, basketball fans were astounded when he was selected in the first round which requires a guarantee. Maybe a team could have extended an incentive laden non guaranteed low second round pick.. Fortunately for Royce, Kevin McHale was Calling the shots. Great player, great coach, poor talent scout.

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atoonceJan. 2, 13 2:16 PM

This guy is an absolute mess. I'm glad the TWolves didn't draft him.

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atoonceJan. 2, 13 2:53 PM

Millions of people take anti-anxiety medications every day. It shouldn't be that hard to find one that works for him. I have some fear of flying, but I have found a couple cocktails gets me through it just fine.

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rshacklefordJan. 2, 1310:26 PM

"I have chosen to not play, because the doctors and I believe it to be unsafe for unqualified Rockets front office personnel to make medical decisions, as they are not mental health professionals," White said in a statement on Sunday. ---- And, there is your answer! The team does not have the proper doctors! If you don't believe in that, go see a podiatrist when you experience chest pains. You'll quickly learn what Royce is talking about. And, he does write very well. Smart guy.

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