Lewis suspended 10 games by NBA

LAKERS_520 · 08-06-2009, 07:03 PM

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.

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June7 · 08-06-2009, 10:26 PM

heard about this.. whatever shit happens

SiLenT_JokaH · 08-07-2009, 03:36 AM

Lmaoo oh wow is just
10 games not bad if u ask me

Young A · 08-07-2009, 06:52 AM

Steroids couldn't even help The Magic beat my Lakers lmao

that's a

Cashvillian · 08-07-2009, 10:17 PM

The Magic should be alright since they dont play much tough competition the first 10 games.

08-06-2009, 07:03 PM	#1
LAKERS_520 Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nu Yawwk Posts: 3,226 Repped: 298 Repped 2,070 Times in 540 Posts Neg Reps: 13 Neg Repped at 55 Times in 44 Posts	Lewis suspended 10 games by NBA 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. Code: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4381822 __________________ sbrecords the type of dude to make his girlfriend an account on HHB so they can spend more time together when there apart

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June7 aka ...HI HATER Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: T.O Posts: 3,569 Repped: 606 Repped 1,306 Times in 378 Posts Neg Reps: 104 Neg Repped at 76 Times in 66 Posts	heard about this.. whatever shit happens __________________ First Place Is Often The Worst Place But Fuck It I Love Here I Call It My Birth Place - Drake

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SiLenT_JokaH Chicago Bears 3-1 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,586 Repped: 866 Repped 747 Times in 244 Posts Neg Reps: 7 Neg Repped at 8 Times in 8 Posts	Lmaoo oh wow is just 10 games not bad if u ask me __________________

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Cashvillian Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cashville, Ten-a-key Posts: 1,222 Repped: 20 Repped 94 Times in 46 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 6 Times in 5 Posts	The Magic should be alright since they dont play much tough competition the first 10 games. __________________

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Young A Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: N.O. Ya Heard Me Posts: 2,656 Repped: 752 Repped 84 Times in 60 Posts Neg Reps: 315 Neg Repped at 105 Times in 95 Posts	Steroids couldn't even help The Magic beat my Lakers lmao that's a