Because of the NBA lockout owners or coaches can't communicate with the players. It makes for a pretty dicey situation. No communication, fraternizing, etc. If you do, you risk a fine that could run $500,000.
New Jersey Nets part owner Jay-Z knew this so at a recent GQ party in Los Angeles, Jay had to turn away a posse of NBA players wanting to chat with him in the VIP party room.
Carmelo Anthony,
Blake Griffin,
Andre Iguodala,
Russell Westbrook,
JaVale McGee and
Shannon Brown, among others were turned down from the VIP by Mr. Carter (Jay-Z).
“So all the athletes were clamoring to talk to Jay-Z in his private section, even Melo, but because of the lockout, Jay had to turn them all down. He refused to let any of them thru, and also warned his security to watch out because of his NBA ownership, he wasn’t allowed to fraternize with them,” said our source.Smart move Jay, now just don't go out giving ridiculous contracts to overrated players.
Via Pro Basketball Talk
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November 20, 2011
So after Carmelo Anthony hijacked the Nuggets’ season last year and held them hostage until they traded him, and not just anywhere, but specifically to the team he desired, the New York Knicks, the owners… well, they got a little miffed. You’ve been insulted twice by the power of players over the people who pay…
Via Pro Basketball Talk
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November 18, 2011
Oh, the horror. This damn NBA lockout continues to cause NBA players untold pain. Like not being able to get in to the VIP areas of swank Los Angeles parties. Like the GQ party Thursday where Jay-Z was in attendance along with Carmelo Anthony, Blake Griffin, Andre Iguodala, Russell Westbrook, JaVale McGee and Shannon Brown,…
Via AP on Fox
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November 19, 2011
The NBA's lockout came swiftly on the heels of the NFL's, and there's one significant difference: Pro football lost one exhibition game. The NBA will have a shortened regular season - if one is played at all.
Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant and others sued the NBA this week. That could lead to a lengthy legal process or - as happened with the NFL - could bring the sides...
Via NESN.com
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November 21, 2011
LeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony are going home -- and bringing friends with them. With no end to the NBA lockout in sight, the All-Star group is set to lead a four-game "Homecoming Tour," starting with a matchup in James' hometown of Akron, Ohio on Dec. 1, followed by a Dec. 4 game in New Orleans, a Dec. 7 game in Chicago and culminating with...
Via SLAM Online
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November 18, 2011
A couple of weeks ago we showed you the newest Phiten commercial, which featured acting from Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh, Eric Gordon and Derrick Williams and music from up-and-coming West Coast rap group Pac Div. Now we bring you a behind-the-scenes look at the shoot, including interviews with the four NBAers who starred in the ad.
Via Washington Post
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November 18, 2011
President Obama hasn’t hid his desire for the NBA lockout to end, but he is taking advantage of the league’s work stoppage by luring some of the game’s top stars to participate in a fundraising game on Dec. 12 in the District.
Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Chris Bosh, Blake Griffin and Wizards guard John Wall are among the players who have committed...
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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November 21, 2011
LeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony are going home — and bringing friends with them.
Via CBSSports.com
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November 21, 2011
LeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony are going home -- and bringing friends with them.
Via MSNBC
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November 21, 2011
LeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony are going home — and bringing friends with them.
Via Sign on San Diego
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November 21, 2011
LeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony are going home _ and bringing friends with them.
Via The New York Post
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November 21, 2011
LeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony are going home - and bringing friends with them.
With no end to the NBA lockout in sight, the All-Star group is set to lead a four-game "Homecoming Tour," starting with a matchup in James' hometown of Akron, Ohio on Dec...
Because of the NBA lockout owners or coaches can't communicate with the players. It makes for a pretty dicey situation. No communication, fraternizing, etc. If you do, you risk a fine that could run $500,000.
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