'Gainesville Police stop' Noah

[From the fanshots. I guarantee Paxson will say something stupid about this. Is this the first time in his tenure one of his players ~~was arrested~~ had a brush with the law (UPDATE: I forgot PeeOn) ? -ed.]

A friend of mine got a voicemail last night from a friend in Gainesville witnessing JoNo being cuffed and taken out of a bar.

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send him to Gitmo!

by hscs on May 25, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Must have been in a drinking contest

with Duhon.

by potato0328 on May 25, 2008 1:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

cue Josh Howard jokes.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 25, 2008 1:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Noah wasn't arrested, JO was... after peeing the scene of the crime

by hscs on May 25, 2008 1:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

well whatever

he was taken to the police station. I think we all agree it’s a flimsy brush with the law, but in PaxWorld it’s a near-first.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 25, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, even if he wasn't arrested, it's merely semantics.

by tyger1147 on May 25, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Admittedly, I don't know the difference...

...but it seems getting handcuffed and put in a police car and taken somewhere else is being arrested. But being put in jail is required for “being arrested”???

by tyger1147 on May 25, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think so

I wasn’t out to spark a debate, just to point out Curry’s encounter with the Smokies.

by hscs on May 25, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and it doesn't sound like Noah was ever cuffed

I’m not up on police procedure, but I’ve taken to the station to be issued a drinking citation without bracelets.

by hscs on May 25, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

okay

I sound confrontational most of the time, but this was just a part of wanting to know.

by tyger1147 on May 25, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

just ask K.C.

ARRESTED.

by hscs on May 25, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I shouldn't laugh but...

Can’t they just say booze?

iced, amber-colored beverage inside.

Where is the Ben Wallace/Adrian Griffin discipline police when we need them? Someone think of the children!!!!

Rusty Longley v 2.0

by Ozzie Montana on May 25, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It sounds funny in the article

but it’s actually a significant aspect of the probably cause to stop him. I suppose they could have also said it appeared to be…

Here's to the most exciting offseason in a VERY long time!

by wjb1492 on May 25, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So does Noah have "character issues" now?

After all, everyone is saying that about Beasley, and as far as I know he’s never been arrested for anything.

by Big D on May 25, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

smoking weed doesn't equal character issues, especially when your dad is a rasta :)

what i want to know is, why is he still hanging out in godforsaken Gainesville?

at least go out partying in Manhattan, kid!

by Orlando Woolridge on May 25, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thats for sure

Noah plays hard, obviously wants to win, and is team oriented. Who cares about a little weed. Seriously, if Beasley had to attend all those schools, and is an immature practical joker, etc, thats a different ball of wax than than weed.

It would be different if the whole world didn’t know that the cops basically ignore the idea that pot is everywhere unless they are in a bad mood, or want to harass someone famous.

by iBurkey on May 26, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So 95% of the NBA has character issues

Rusty Longley v 2.0

by Ozzie Montana on May 25, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hell

At least 80% of us do, then, too.

"I tell you, Steve Blass, you pitch me inside, they never, never find that ball."
-Roberto Clemente

by cubbybear on May 26, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh. Jesus. Commence the countdown to the

sophomoric Marriotti screed about personal responsibility.

$100 dollars says he (a) makes some inane comparison to the Benson situation; and (b) somehow blames this incident on Reinsdorf.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on May 25, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

and he'll find a way...

to work in Bruce Weber, and the fact the chief is gone…

Step 1 - Win lottery. Step 2 - Hire a coach. Step 3 - Win.

by Lt.Dan on May 25, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Blogabull... So Fresh and so Clean Clean!

by Goostafer on May 25, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Noah smokes the reefer?

Who woulda thunk it! Seriously though, I hope Pax doesn’t over-blow this thing into pointlessly large proportions.

by Illini15 on May 25, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Was there any doubt Noah smokes weed?

He looks just like a guy I bought stuff off of in college.

by BoxingHideout on May 25, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It appears your sarcasm meter isn't functioning properly today.

Best get that thing fixed asap.

by Illini15 on May 25, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well at least we know why Joakim makes funny faces

He’s high and wasted during every game!

Rusty Longley v 2.0

by Ozzie Montana on May 25, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kirk seems to be a little embarrased

by hlac on May 25, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

At least Tyrus seems to be basking in his aura

Rusty Longley v 2.0

by Ozzie Montana on May 25, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm just happy to see that kid smile

Maybe the Bulls could do some intense pre-game intimidation:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zvs4T4RU30

Joakim could be our yeller-dude.

"I tell you, Steve Blass, you pitch me inside, they never, never find that ball."
-Roberto Clemente

by cubbybear on May 26, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he should be

F HINRICH

by 234L on May 25, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

legalize it

F HINRICH

by 234L on May 25, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I Can't Wait To See

Dan Shanoff attempt to rationalize this in his next column.

Insert clever and witty remark slash pun here!

by ES46NE10 on May 25, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Please don't trade this dude

Noah’s been the only glipse of hope this year….Imagine seeing him a Beasley yelling & screaming back and forth after blocking shots..etc.

Now that would be ill.

by Belize on May 25, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Our new starting center: AARON GRAY !

“the horror, the horror”

Oh, but one positive thing about Gray. That last game of the year, the Aaron Gray game, was magical…because it somehow led to the Bulls winning the lottery !

Funny, considering
1) I felt watching the lottery that the Bulls should cut Gray if the Bobcats won.
2) the Bulls missed out on the #2 pick (Durant) by about a game when they had the Knicks pick last year…the Knicks and Seattle records were a game apart that year

by KentuckyBullsFan on May 25, 2008 6:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree with Belize

Noah’s a good kid. So what if he has a little toc now and then. Name a player in the league that doesn’t hit the herb!

by JohnnyKilroy on May 25, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Least likely to toke...in the NBA?

A great potential survey question.

ANSWER: Yao Ming ?

by KentuckyBullsFan on May 25, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting question

I’d say Spencer Hawes or JJ Reddick. You know McGrady has gotten Yao high at least once.

Rusty Longley v 2.0

by Ozzie Montana on May 25, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

jj?

http://www.localtechwire.com/news/local/story/104748/

by smegmatic on May 25, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Koby, Duncan, KG, Wade

by hlac on May 25, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Top 5 Non-Tokers

Koby, KG, Duncan, Ming, & Hawes

I still think Yao belongs on the list because I think the Chinese gov. (who Yao I think sends money back to) would keep a watchful eye on Yao…plus, the culture Yao grew up with would have strongly frowned on toking.

I’m leaving Wade off the list because that dude takes a lot of punishment (like a football player sometimes), plus the rehabbing. Plus his team sucked last year, major let down after that Finals that was just given to him (freethrow after freethrow).

by KentuckyBullsFan on May 26, 2008 1:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ummm

my friend lived in the same dorm as one of KG’s weed men. Take that how you want, but KG smokes. I’d be surprised if anyone on that list besides Yao didn’t.

by YaoPau on May 26, 2008 2:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What about Yi?

Or Shane Battier.

"I tell you, Steve Blass, you pitch me inside, they never, never find that ball."
-Roberto Clemente

by cubbybear on May 26, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No way

Battier…no…why do you think they call it “dookie”...at least exclude every American-born Duke player; he plays well, but also like nothing ever bothers him too much

Yi…even with the Chinese gov thing, if he doesn’t smoke already, he will…because of Milwaukee (the team, not the city)

by KentuckyBullsFan on May 27, 2008 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Last year I would have said Dwight Howard, but

he’s obviously filled with monkey waste

by shoryuken on May 25, 2008 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Absolutely

this is such a stupid, small thing. Fine him, reprimand him, whatever, just don’t suspend him. The guy’s dad is a regge singer. It’s part of the culture. He needs to be smarter about not getting caught, but I hardly think this reflects poorly on his “character.” I just hope Pax doesn’t overreact.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on May 26, 2008 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

They need to have to reprimand him,

because his father won’t :-)

The Game chose him !

by Diabolo on May 26, 2008 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think we will be better of with Rose than Durant.

I know he’s young, but Durant seems like one of those guys thats looks good on paper, but has no fire.

by iBurkey on May 26, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Paxs speaks

“We’ll extremely disappointed that Noah is involved in such a heinous crime and will now entertainment all trade request involving Noah, excluding Josh Howard and Shawn Kemp next attempt to return”

“I have no further comments.”

“No this is not a major problem, Josh Howard identified this issue and we’re looking into it. I have on occassion tried smoking pot but I didn’t inhale, I’ve known that Noah smokes the stuff all the time, it’s just unfortunate that he got caught. Stupid Kid. We’ll work together with him to rid him of this problem (“smoking in public”).

by exult463 on May 25, 2008 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I would actually believe the first one

until the part about Josh Howard and Shawn Kemp.

by potato0328 on May 25, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I mean, we don't want him to follow Shawn Kemp's lead

Even it is wide and spacious, like logging roads in the rainforest.

"I tell you, Steve Blass, you pitch me inside, they never, never find that ball."
-Roberto Clemente

by cubbybear on May 26, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So what does this say about Noah's dedication

to improving over the summer. Tyson is working with a BBall trainer, which is certainly a positive. I guess Noah will report back at about the same weight in October as he left in April. Disappointing.

by hlac on May 25, 2008 10:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Who knows about Noah's training regimen

What he does after his workout hours is entirely up to him. Tyrus could be doing lines of blow off a girl’s back NPH style after working with his trainer. No one works out and trains 24 hours a day, the players are allowed to have lives.

Rusty Longley v 2.0

by Ozzie Montana on May 25, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow! "off a girl’s back NPH style"

by exult463 on May 25, 2008 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly.

Just ‘cause he’s out on the town (his old college town, nonetheless) trying to pick up some babes and have a good time by no means proves that he’s not dedicated to getting better. It’s not like he was popping off guns in a Chicago nightclub. I would think a good majority of these dudes still enjoy partying – keep in mind, lots of these guys are still very young. They’re kids. It’s pretty normal.

I’m not saying that getting caught with an open container and subsequently being charged with possession is a positive thing at all, but it’s certainly not a huge deal in the grand scheme of things. Let’s hope Pax feels the same way.

On a side note, Ozzie, that line about Tyrus was pretty hysterical. I lol’d.

by Illini15 on May 26, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You'd think smoking would give him the munchies

Hopefully he can gain a little weight this summer.

by Big D on May 25, 2008 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who knows, maybe this weed habit is encouraged by his personal trainer.

by Illini15 on May 26, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Somehow I doubt it

Trainer: Ok Jo get really blazed tonight, then go to McDonalds at 1 am and order 5 double cheeseburgers, that should help you battle for rebounds!

Rusty Longley v 2.0

by Ozzie Montana on May 26, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was obviously kidding, but it's certainly a hilarious thought to entertain.

Let’s hope his personal trainer isn’t of the Rastafari generation.

by Illini15 on May 26, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Never understimate the intelligence of Chicago sports fans

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cs-080525-chicago-bulls-joakim-noah-poll,0,2291888,post.poll

According to this poll, nearly 16% percent think that the Bulls should CUT Noah! “There’s no way Ditka would stand for this, my friend . . .”

by Big D on May 25, 2008 11:59 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Other options (can choose more than one)

Caning 6.6%
Hanging 8.1%
Drawn and Quartered 3.2%
Pilloried 1.1%
Beaten within an inch of his life 22%
Made to Memorize all of Bob Marley’s songs 53.3%
Made to Memorize all of Mike Ditka’s famous halftime speeches 104%

The last two punishments are particularly heinous, due to the chronic memory impairment caused by, well, chronic. We so lack imagination with punishment in this country…another thing wrong with America.

by Cannoli on May 26, 2008 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What I don't understand is...

... why did they get to him in the first place (the police). Because he had an alcohol drink (I mean, he’s an adult, he was not driving) ? He must have been loud or something.

If not, only in the US can this happen LOL

The Game chose him !

by Diabolo on May 26, 2008 2:19 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

From what I read (and I could be wrong), he had an open cup of alcohol.

With very few exceptions (notably NYC, New Orleans and I think Las Vegas), it’s illegal to have an open container of alcohol while walking around on the streets.

by tyger1147 on May 26, 2008 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep

an officer spotted him on a sidewalk holding a plastic cup containing an amber drink, a violation of city law.

by tyger1147 on May 26, 2008 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

an amber drink is illegal...

hahahaha

by tyger1147 on May 26, 2008 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Coca-Cola

is amber in the right light. “And amber, iced beverage.” Sweet god.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on May 26, 2008 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is hilarious

The world is gonna start saying he’s got character issues not because of the pot or alcohol, but also because of the incident he had with Ron Adams earlier in the season.

In no way do I think this kid has issues but the media will use this with the combination of that incident with Adams to say otherwise.

Ozzie Montana hit the nail with the 95% estimate of NBA players having character issues but you have to be able to clarify which issues are bad for your team and which are just a slap on the hand.

I could only hope Paxson isn’t stupid enough to think this makes the Bulls “look bad”.

Fine him and be done with it. He’s already gonna have to enter a league program.

by Option27 on May 26, 2008 10:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

does he?

I was wondering that. I thought perhaps maybe that was only for failed league-administered tests.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 26, 2008 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's what I read in Johnson's column

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi080525-joakim-noah-chicago-bulls-marijuana,1,6897249.story

“According to the collective bargaining agreement, any player convicted of marijuana possession is required to enter a league program.”

by Option27 on May 26, 2008 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

ah, thanks.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 26, 2008 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

maybe he can get the bud charge thrown out

and plead guilty to the open container.

at least that way he wouldn’t be subject to the league program.

"Rose doesn't do anything at a special level."

--californiachicagoan

by Orlando Woolridge on May 26, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes

convicted is the operative word. I assume his counsel will plea-bargain away the possession charge. He’ll get a drug diversion program for a 1st offense. Since he will be advised to avoid his dope-smoking buddies, he’ll have to get in the gym. All this over a “beverage” and a joint. I’m more concerned about the cigarette pack, myself.

by Cannoli on May 26, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought I

read last year before the draft that he smoked. Anyone else remember this?

by sue369 on May 26, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

maybe he's trying to be like Vlade

didn’t that bastard used to smoke like two packs a day? i’m amazed he got up and down the floor as fast as he did without getting winded.

"Rose doesn't do anything at a special level."

--californiachicagoan

by Orlando Woolridge on May 26, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Doesn't Peja enjoy ripping cigs, too?

Or maybe I just got him mixed up with Vlade. I definitely know that dude loved his squres.

by Illini15 on May 26, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

squres = squares***

by Illini15 on May 26, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Vlade

used to smoke in the locker room at halftime. This is probably the reason he flopped so much…he was just trying to catch his breath.

by Cannoli on May 26, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If he comes back with some semblance of a jumpshot

all will be forgiven.

2008 or bust.

by bullshooter on May 26, 2008 12:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

bulls need more jumpshooters

by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 26, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, is Aaron Gray working on his?

They’re like iPods, everyone should have one.

"I tell you, Steve Blass, you pitch me inside, they never, never find that ball."
-Roberto Clemente

by cubbybear on May 26, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

2:12

Skiles 2:12
12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; (KJV)

by buhajzrogiem on May 26, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

LOL

by iBurkey on May 26, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We gotta keep Du..

We can get the all party team

Noah, du, hinrich, jameson

light em up boys

by houstonbull on May 26, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hinrich

friend of mine has a lakehouse in Wisconsin where Hinrich has one too, I’ve witnessed Hinrich wasted quite a few times.

by jrapps1323 on May 26, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd rather they did pot than to much beer.

by iBurkey on May 26, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe this is Hinrich's problem.

He dribbles up the court, forgets where he is for a while, dribbles around, then has to force up a shot.
At least Joakim isn’t the PG. I wonder, he was having problems remembering the plays earlier this year ... :P

by Prevenge on May 26, 2008 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

On his own property

he is less likely to get caught doing anything illegal…walking around public streets on the other hand…

by cranscape on May 27, 2008 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We need to start a pool

on the next Bull to get arrested for drugs/dui
or photographed with drugs/alcohol/being stupid

my dark horse is Gray. he looks like a drinker

by houstonbull on May 27, 2008 12:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Am I the only one upset that Noah was arrested in the first place?

What kind of police state do we live in where a young man with a cup can be arrested, cuffed and searched? If it were merely an open container issue, why arrest the young man? There is no indication that he was drunk, disorderly, unruly, loud or in any way a threat to the well being of the public.

Joakim is a high a profile victim of some police force looking to get its name in the papers and extort a little money out of a wealthy member of society. I hope Noah is more careful in the future and learns the lesson that he is now a celebrity wearing a target, not just some college kid.

by Dionysus2.0 on May 27, 2008 8:58 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs