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SilkyJ
08-06-2009, 05:33 PM
Don't hear about this as much in the NBA. Seems to be linked to a supplement he took. I almost never believe that these guys are ignorant, but am curious if those who take supplements think this kind of thing can happen without the intent to be taking PED's, if that makes sense.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4381822

Lewis suspended 10 games by NBA

NEW YORK -- Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis tested positive for an elevated testosterone level and was suspended Thursday for 10 games.

Lewis said in a statement that he took an over-the-counter supplement late last season that included a substance he did not realize was banned by the NBA.

"First and foremost I take full responsibility for the situation and accept the corresponding penalty," Lewis said. "I apologize to Magic fans, my teammates and this organization for not doing the research that should come with good judgment."

He will be suspended without pay for the first 10 regular-season games for which he is eligible and physically able to play.

The Orlando Sentinel first reported the positive test Thursday. Citing unidentified league sources, the newspaper reported the supplement contained DHEA, a steroids precursor.

"I hope every athlete can learn from my mistake that supplements, no matter how innocent they seem, should only be taken after consulting an expert in the field," Lewis said in his statement.

The 29-year-old Lewis averaged 19.0 points in the playoffs to help lead the Magic to the NBA finals.

ForeverBlowingBubbles
08-06-2009, 06:25 PM
Man. He should have took a page out of JJ's book. Wear the satchel (murse) and the NBA will NEVER test you for elevated testosterone levels.

CDu
08-07-2009, 11:45 AM
I'm surprised we haven't seen more of this from the NBA. There's no reason to believe that the NBA is basically clean of PEDs when the other major sports clearly aren't.

JayZee
08-07-2009, 12:14 PM
I'm surprised we haven't seen more of this from the NBA. There's no reason to believe that the NBA is basically clean of PEDs when the other major sports clearly aren't.

I totally agree. I follow cycling, which clearly has a major PED problem with somewhere between 60 and 200% ;) of the peleton on PED in the late 90s and early 2000s.

Now lets think about what PEDs might help in basketball. HGH and steriods for recovery, check. EPO for endurance, check. THC for everything else, check. No way that high end hoops (NCAA and NBA) doesn't have a PED problem.

airowe
08-07-2009, 12:24 PM
I totally agree. I follow cycling, which clearly has a major PED problem with somewhere between 60 and 200% ;) of the peleton on PED in the late 90s and early 2000s.

Now lets think about what PEDs might help in basketball. HGH and steriods for recovery, check. EPO for endurance, check. THC for everything else, check. No way that high end hoops (NCAA and NBA) doesn't have a PED problem.

THC? For nerves when shooting free throws? Maybe Shaq found a good hookup in Phoenix :D