I was on a trip the past few days so the news of Indiana Pacers guard Monta Ellis getting suspended for five games this upcoming season barely stayed in my mind for more than a minute.
Here’s what happened in those 60-ish seconds:
- Monta Ellis continues to disappoint Indiana Pacers fans, even when he isn’t on the court.
- That’s dumb of Monta to get caught twice and then to keep smoking (something we know occurred because the NBA’s drug-testing rules only trigger a suspension after the third failed test).
- Marijuana is legal or decriminalized in 20 states, allowed for medical use in 21 others, and possessing small amounts are just a misdemeanor in the rest, why does the NBA care?