Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse for O.J. Mayo, the NBA announced that he would be suspended for 10 games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program. Mayo, released a statement saying; "I’m extremely disappointed that I’m going to miss the next 10 games, particularly as our team is making a push for the playoffs. I had no idea that the over-the-counter supplement that I took was a substance banned by the NBA. It was an honest mistake, but I take full responsibility for my actions. I apologize to my fans, teammates and the Grizzlies organization for regrettably not doing the necessary research about what supplements I can put in my body.”
It will be interesting to see how the Grizzlies play during Mayo's 10-game suspension. They'll play a home game against Orlando, a home game against the Los Angeles Lakers, a road game at Oklahoma City, and a home game against Denver during that period of time. The games against the Lakers and Oklahoma City occur on consecutive nights. I think the Grizzlies have the potential to go 7-3 during his suspension.
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