Greg Monroe: The Latest Sports' Athlete DUI

by **k_j_88** Tue Sep 09, 2014 10:48 pm

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11495045/greg-monroe-detroit-pistons-suspended-two-games-nba-dui

Greg Monroe suspended by NBA

Updated: September 9, 2014, 3:25 PM ET
Associated Press

NEW YORK -- Detroit Pistons center Greg Monroe has been suspended for two games without pay for pleading guilty to driving while visibly impaired in Michigan.

The NBA announced the penalty Tuesday, a day after the Pistons signed the restricted free agent to a $5.48 million, one-year qualifying offer.

Monroe's suspension will begin with the first game of the regular season.

He apologized to his family, the team and fans in a statement released by the Pistons. In it, Monroe says he takes "full responsibility" and made a "regrettable mistake." The team says he has "taken responsibility in a conscientious manner."

The 24-year-old player averaged 15.2 points and 9.3 rebounds last season.

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I guess this means he and Vitor have something in common. But at least Monroe was fortunate enough not to hit a bus.

SideNote: As big as this guy is, he must have been drinking a ridiculous amount of alcohol.

KJ