PLN #11

I recently decided to read an article titled "Carmelo Anthony: I'm Going to Man up for my Mistake" by Rocky Mountain News for my eleventh PLN. The Denver Nuggets basketball star was recently arrested on Monday morning under suspicion of driving under the influence. Anthony recently stated in a press conference "It's kind of bad timing right now due to the playoffs for this to happen. It's totally unacceptable. I'm going to man up for my mistake". Anthony stated that he was very sorry to his family, the fans, and most of all his teammates and for the distraition he brought to the franchise especially since the playoffs are coming up.

What Matters: I think what matters from this article is all of the stuck up athletes that we have in professional sports today. If you think about it, it is kind of ridiculous how athletes act not only in public, but also on the court. They seem very humble and respectful until they sign or get drafted to a professional team and start making seven number salaries. Then it seems that they are on top of the world and seem to become oblivious to how they act or what they do.

How this Affects Me: I think this affects me as well as every young, inspiring athlete. When the athletes we look up to and admire do something like this, what are we supposed to think? Do the athletes even care what they are putting into the minds of their young fans? It is definitely a bad situation for Carmelo but hopefully he can bounce back and redeem himself, the right way.