NBA All-Star Rashard Lewis suspended 10 games for using steroids

[Looch Ness Monster]

Orlando Magic All-Star Rashard Lewis will be suspended for the first 10 games of next season because he has tested positive for a testosterone-producing steroid, the Orlando Sentinel has learned.

 

According to league sources, Lewis was taking nutritional supplements at the end of last season that unknowing to him contained a substance commonly known as DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) -- a chemical compound made naturally in the body but also found in numerous over-the-counter supplements at nutritional stores. The substance is banned by most sports leagues, including the NBA.

 

Lewis issued the following statement: "First and foremost I take full responsibility for the situation and accept the corresponding penalty. Toward the end of the season I took an over-the-counter supplement which at the time I did not realize included a substance banned by the NBA. I apologize to Magic fans, my teammates and this organization for not doing the research that should come with good judgment. I hope this unintentional mistake will not reflect poorly on our team and its great character. 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."

 

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-rashard-lewis-tests-positive-steroids,0,1959796.story

 

The NBA's steroid policy is so weak. 10 games for first time offense, 25 games for second time offense, one year ban for third time offense and after four offense it's a lifetime ban. Compared to the MLB and NFL in terms of percentage of games missed for each offense, an absolute joke.

[redsox1977]

Yeah and i heard about the new rules too in the NBA.