The Knicks Get Deeper
03/13/04 Filed in: Bunkum
As a basketball fan, I applaud the addition of Vin
Baker to the roster. He's a better player than Tim
Thomas, and I believe Baker has a right to play and
prove himself. As an alcoholic, though, I think
Vinnie should have taken the remainder of the season
to work his program. He didn't believe his AA
sponsors when they said that relapse is a part of
recovery. He's been abusing his body for a couple of
years, and he needs time to heal. Heal his mind and
his body.
Basketball is a punishing sport. Six weeks is just too soon to return, particularly when one is changing surroundings as well as altering basic behavior. I hope that he can keep it together, but I have doubts that he's really serious about his recovery.
Basketball is a punishing sport. Six weeks is just too soon to return, particularly when one is changing surroundings as well as altering basic behavior. I hope that he can keep it together, but I have doubts that he's really serious about his recovery.
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