The NBA is holding two players accountable for two unrelated incidents.
Charlie Bell of the Golden State Warriors and Jarrett Jack of the New Orleans Hornets have been suspended for acquiring reckless driving charges.
Bell pleaded no contest under California law, while Jack pleaded no contest under Georgia law.
Both players will be suspended without pay by their respective teams for the first game in the 2011-2012.
We totally support this decision. We’re happy to see the NBA holding their players accountable for their actions on and off the court lately.
Whether the players like it or not, they are role models and are sending negative messages to those who look up to them by breaking the law. Their suspension will hopefully teach other players that their conduct off of the court DOES matter.