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Country star Bailey Zimmerman burned bandmates and shoved guitarist before trashing hotel room, affidavit says
A round of golf, a chaotic soundcheck, a canceled concert and a police escort off the property: just a glimpse of the dramatic chain of events that allegedly unfolded during Bailey Zimmerman's turbulent day at a New Mexico resort.
An affidavit, obtained by Fox News Digital, offered new details about the events that led to criminal charges against Zimmerman, tracing the country singer's movements from the golf course to the amphitheater and back to the resort hotel.
Investigators alleged the day culminated in a canceled show, police involvement and thousands of dollars in property damage.
After arriving at the Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque on May 27, Zimmerman played a round of golf.
Around 3 p.m., Zimmerman and his entourage took a white SUV back to the hotel.
Upon arrival, police claimed Zimmerman, his security officer and four men exited the vehicle.
"They stood in a group smoking a shared cigarette, and Mr. Zimmerman was intentionally burning other members of the band with the cigarette," the affidavit said. "The band members did not appear to mind and were laughing."
The group headed to Zimmerman's assigned hotel room.
At 4:20 p.m., Zimmerman and his entourage emerged to head to the amphitheater for soundcheck.
"Sandia security advised that Mr. Zimmerman appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and was very angry with his band and manager," the affidavit claimed. At one point, Zimmerman exited the SUV on the way to soundcheck and was followed by his personal security.
According to surveillance footage reviewed by police, the country singer's soundcheck spiraled into mayhem as he allegedly threw microphones and cymbals, toppled equipment, stumbled across the stage and repeatedly defied attempts by his band to calm him down.
The affidavit said the country star eventually shoved a guitarist after kicking over drum equipment and storming on and off the stage several times.
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According to police, Zimmerman left soundcheck after 44 minutes.
"Mr. Zimmerman walked out to the white SUV that was waiting for him," the affidavit claimed. "He threw a water bottle behind him down the stairs. He drank from another bottle and then spit toward a Sandia security officer standing nearby.
"Mr. Zimmerman complained about having a white SUV instead of a black SUV and initially refused to get in," the police said. "He eventually entered the white SUV."
Zimmerman's return to the hotel was allegedly no less dramatic. The "Fall In Love" singer arrived back at the resort around 4:49 p.m. The affidavit claimed he stumbled out of an SUV, headed for the wrong door, lost a shoe and struggled to keep his balance as members of his entourage guided him inside.
With blood visible on one knee, Zimmerman allegedly staggered through the hotel, nearly crashing to the floor multiple times before making it back to his suite.
The singer ended up canceling his concert, claiming he had "not been feeling well."
"Y’all know there’s nothing I love more than getting out on the road and playing these shows for you," he wrote on Instagram. "So it’s so hard for me to have to say this, but I have to reschedule tonight’s (5/27) and Saturday’s (5/30) shows.
"I have not been feeling well and have tried to power through, but I’m not able to give you all the show you deserve. I hate letting y’all down and was really looking forward to these shows, but I gotta take care of myself so I can get back out there stronger," he continued.
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After canceling his concert, resort staff asked Zimmerman and his entourage to leave the hotel.
"Mr. Zimmerman was given a deadline to depart from Sandia property," the affidavit read. "He refused to leave in the vehicles provided by Sandia to transport him to the airport."
"Mr. Zimmerman became disorderly, and Sandia Police were contacted," the document added. "Mr. Zimmerman eventually became cooperative and boarded the bus provided by Sandia Resort and Casino. He was escorted off the property by Sandia Police."
On May 28, Sandia Police were called to the hotel to assess damage found in the hotel room occupied by Zimmerman.
When officers inspected the room, they allegedly found:
The damage totaled $16,000, according to the affidavit. Zimmerman had also charged $400 worth of alcohol to the room, but allegedly did not pay the bill.
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Zimmerman was later hit with a felony charge of criminal damage to property and a misdemeanor charge of falsely obtaining services after allegedly leaving the hotel room trashed.
A warrant for his arrest was signed by a judge on June 18 and included a "no bond hold," with the judge deciding that Zimmerman would be held pending a judicial appearance rather than being immediately released on a preset bond amount.
Days after the felony warrant for criminal damage to property was filed, the country singer issued an apology through his attorney.
"To the Pueblo of Sandia and my fans: I want to address the events surrounding my canceled show in New Mexico in May and the reports that have followed," he said, according to KOAT Action 7 News. "First things first, I want to apologize to the Pueblo of Sandia and to everyone at Sandia Resort & Casino. I never meant for any of this to come across as disrespectful. I am deeply sorry for my actions that transpired. I respect your community and the hospitality and appreciate the opportunity that was given to me to perform on Native Land. I take full accountability for everything that happened, and I am sorry to anyone who feels hurt or disrespected.
"To my fans who bought tickets and showed up expecting a performance, I am so sorry, you deserved better from me. I understand that being a musician comes with big responsibilities, both on and offstage, and I know that I fell short that day. I am reflecting on the disappointment and concern that I caused.
"I am taking this legal matter seriously. I am committed to doing the work necessary to learn and grow. Thank you to my fans for holding me accountable and for understanding that I am human. I do not take your support for granted."
Jesus’ Galilee ministry site reveals rare, tiny stone after student's surprising find
A sixth grader uncovered a rare gemstone at a biblical site linked to Jesus' ministry, a find that sheds light on life in ancient Galilee.
The discovery, announced by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA) in early June, was made at Korazim National Park near the Sea of Galilee.
Identified with the biblical village of Chorazin, Korazim is mentioned in the New Testament as a place where residents witnessed Jesus' miracles but failed to repent.
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Korazim also sits roughly two miles north of Capernaum, the ancient fishing village that served as the center of Jesus' ministry.
Pictures of the gemstone, which dates to the sixth century A.D., show its small size and striking pale-blue center.
The gemstone was found by Alon Horowitz, a 12-year-old student at the Ramat Korazim Regional Elementary School near Elifelet.
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The sixth grader was taking part in a community excavation program that allows local students to work alongside archaeologists and learn about ancient life, organized by the INPA in partnership with Ariel University.
Horowitz told officials he found the gemstone just minutes before the dig wrapped up.
"After three days of digging, about 10 minutes before we finished, I was digging with my trowel and suddenly saw something blue, round and special," Horowitz said in a statement.
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"I picked it up and showed it to the archaeologist. When I understood it was something rare, I felt really happy and proud. I received a lot of appreciation from my friends, teachers and family."
The gemstone was likely part of an expensive ring worn by a local elite, said Achia Kohn-Tavor, director of excavations at Chorazin.
Kohn-Tavor identified the gemstone as a Nicolo, a rare variety of agate that was considered a luxury item in the Roman and Byzantine eras.
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"It was found inside a wealthy estate, suggesting it belonged to a member of an affluent household," Kohn-Tavor told Fox News Digital.
"Archaeologists believe it could have belonged to either a man or a woman."
While archaeologists do not know how the stone ended up buried at the site, they believe it reached Korazim through long-distance trade routes that connected the region to the broader Roman and Byzantine world.
"The stone was not locally sourced," he added. "Its presence indicates the owner had access to international luxury goods."
Horowitz is not the first Israeli child to stumble upon a remarkable archaeological find.
In May, officials announced that an 8-year-old boy from Rehovot found a 1,700-year-old Roman statuette fragment.
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Last year, a 3-year-old Israeli girl discovered a 3,800-year-old Canaanite amulet while hiking with her family near Tel Azeka.
CNN, MS NOW do hours of coverage on covering Reflecting Pool drama
Liberal networks are diving head first into wall-to-wall coverage of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drama over the past several days.
According to a new study from the conservative Media Research Center, the five networks have clocked in nearly seven hours of coverage between June 14 and June 22.
CNN led the pack with a whopping 215 minutes and 37 seconds of coverage, equating to more than three-and-a-half hours of its programming. MS NOW followed with 160 minutes and 51 seconds, which equates to more than two-and-a-half hours of coverage.
Among the three broadcast networks, CBS News led with more than 15 minutes of coverage. ABC News came in second with more than 10.5 minutes of coverage, followed by NBC News with nearly 9.5 minutes.
"While broadcast networks ran a combined 35 minutes and 10 seconds of coverage, that total looks smaller than it actually is," NewsBusters' Bill D'Agostino wrote. "ABC, CBS, and NBC only air two and a half hours’ worth of straight news each day, as compared to the standard 19 hours on CNN and MS NOW. In cable news hours, those 35 minutes are equivalent to 267 minutes and 16 seconds, which is even more coverage than CNN aired."
TRUMP SAYS VANDALS USED CHEMICALS TO DAMAGE NEWLY RENOVATED REFLECTING POOL NEAR LINCOLN MEMORIAL
The Reflecting Pool has become fodder in political circles after an outbreak of algae took over the landmark shortly after restoration efforts from the Trump administration. The renovation cost roughly $15 million.
Some in the media appear gleeful about the algae outbreak as President Donald Trump has been vocally passionate about beautifying Washington, D.C. during his second term, particularly in the run-up to America's 250th birthday celebration next month.
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Reporters have flooded the Reflecting Pool to examine the murky water as well as the peeling of blue sealant that had just been placed.
Several arrests have also been made over alleged vandalism of the Reflecting Pool, including 67-year-old David Hearn, a three-time Olympian who was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of destruction of government property.
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr leans into lollipop fiasco after clutch home run in win over Tigers
As it turned out, New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. wasn’t the sucker everyone thought he was following his lollipop fiasco.
Chisholm resoundingly shut up critics after drawing heat for playing the infield with a lollipop in his mouth against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
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On Tuesday, Chisholm went 2-for-4 with a sixth-inning two-run home run off Tigers starter Casey Mize. The dinger put New York in front and the team never looked back from there.
The Yankees won the game, 4-3.
When Chisholm returned to the dugout after his go-ahead home run, he grabbed a hold of a lollipop container in the dugout and held it up for the cameras.
"The ‘Lollipop Kid’ came through tonight in a big way," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after the game, via MLB.com. "He can have all the lollipops he wants now. So, we’re good."
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Chisholm said he didn’t know Boone called him the "Lollipop Kid." But added that he and Boone spoke about the incident, specifically on "safety habits."
Boone said he was OK with Chisholm leaning into the lollipop bit as long as he kept the candy in the dugout at all times.
Chisholm is batting .230 this season with 12 home runs.
The Yankees improved to 47-31 with the win, maintaining a three-game lead on the Baltimore Orioles in the American League East.
The Tigers fell to 34-45 and are trying to stay out of the bottom of the American League Central.
Musician Kenny Chesney's refusal to speak out on politics sparks argument on 'The View'
Co-hosts of "The View" debated on Tuesday over whether celebrities have a greater obligation to speak out on political issues or to entertain people and give them a reprieve from such concerns.
Country music superstar Kenny Chesney spoke to Bill Maher on Monday’s episode of the "Club Random" podcast about why he personally rejects the idea that celebrities should tell people who to vote for.
"I've just never felt like it was my place," Chesney said of celebrities talking about politics publicly. "I've never saw it to be my place to use my stage or platform, no matter where I'm playing, to tell people how to think or how to vote. Like, they get that everywhere else, everywhere, on every device, every network. They're there as an escape from all that stuff."
Co-host Whoopi Goldberg showed this conversation to her co-hosts and asked them for their thoughts.
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Co-host Joy Behar praised Bruce Springsteen, who has led an anti-Trump No Kings tour, as an example of a celebrity who does speak out.
"Springsteen walks the walk. He talks about politics. He is a great talent. He can afford it," she said. "If you can afford it, you certainly should speak up. It's an American obligation in a certain way."
"It's not everybody's ability," Goldberg replied.
Co-host Sara Haines recalled actress Kerry Washington saying that she feels a civic calling to speak out, but nonetheless said, "I like places where you can go — Reba McEntire said something similar to Kenny Chesney — 'I provide the music that brings us all together.’ I like to be able check out of something and not have it be politics. It is a 24/7 news cycle. It's all I consume. I need comedy, I need music."
"But you will do your investigation to see where that is. Not everybody talks about politics. Not everybody wants to and not everybody should," Goldberg replied.
Behar, however, retorted, "He says he doesn't think he can make a difference. I disagree with that. I think everyone can make a difference."
While co-host Sunny Hostin said that she believes that celebrities’ political calls to action can sway people on a massive scale, she considers Kenny Chesney a close friend.
"Kenny Chesney and I are good friends. I know that sounds strange to people, but I adore Kenny. We hang out a lot, we text each other, and we have never spoken about politics. Ever. It is just not his jam. It is not his thing," she said. "And I think what he said is absolutely accurate. He doesn't feel the need to talk about it. He doesn't feel that it's his place."
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"Look, it's a free country. Do what you want," Behar replied.
"We’ve talked about that at this table a lot of times," Hostin replied. I do think if you have a platform and you're comfortable using that platform to give voice to people who don't have voices, you must do it. If you are comfortable doing it."
In May, the co-hosts of "The View" had actually criticized musician Billy Bob Thornton for a similar statement on a podcast.
During an appearance on the "Howie Mandel Does Stuff" podcast, the "Landman" actor, 70, explained why he's never been one to use his Hollywood platform to force political or personal beliefs on others, paraphrasing a famous Ricky Gervais quote warning against political speeches during an award show, "Get your little award and f--- off."
"I don't know anything about politics," Thornton said. "I have no idea. And the stuff that I do believe, I don't want to force it down somebody else's throat because I'm not an expert on that."
While Goldberg did not seem offended by the statement, Behar responded with contempt, saying, "Imagine bragging about how uninformed you are."
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Hostin agreed, saying, "We are at a crisis point in this country. I think democracy is participatory. I think when you have a platform, that means I have an outsized voice and when you have a platform, I think that you have a responsibility to speak up about what’s going on in this country and, my view, silence is complicity. We need every single ally to speak out."
Goldberg concluded on Tuesday’s episode, however, "You shouldn't expect it from anyone unless they offer it to you. If they offer it to you, then it's groovy. But if you're going in looking for it, waiting for it, getting mad they're not doing it, it's pointless because every individual has the right to make their own mind up, and sometimes it's just not your thing."
One common type of fat may increase diabetes risk, while another helps fight it
A new review suggests that the type of fat you eat may affect your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Saturated fats rich in palmitic acid – the most common saturated fatty acid in U.S. foods – appear to make it harder for the body to respond to insulin.
Meanwhile, monounsaturated fats rich in oleic acid — such as those found in olive oil — may help protect against insulin resistance, the review concluded.
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"Palmitic acid is found in meats, dairy products, cocoa butter and in the form of palm oil in foods, including margarine, cereal, sweets, baked goods and fast foods," Tanya Freirich, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Charlotte, North Carolina, told Fox News Digital. She was not involved in the review.
"Oleic acid, on the other hand, is in higher concentration in foods like olive oil, canola oil, nuts, sunflower seeds, eggs, olive, avocados and also in meats (beef, chicken, pork), milk, cheese and pasta."
The review, which was published in the journal Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism, was led by researchers from the University of Barcelona and the CIBER Area for Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Diseases (CIBERDEM) in Spain.
The findings suggest that fat quality may be more important than total fat quantity when it comes to metabolic health and diabetes risk.
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This appears to support the idea that diets rich in monounsaturated fats, such as the Mediterranean diet, may contribute to lower rates of type 2 diabetes.
"Palmitic acid promotes several molecular processes that impair insulin action," study investigator Dr. Manuel Vázquez-Carrera, from the Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Chemistry at the University of Barcelona, told Fox News Digital.
Too much palmitic acid can cause harmful fat byproducts to build up in the body, which can impair the body's ability to respond to insulin, he warned. This makes it harder to control blood sugar and increases the risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
"It also promotes inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction and cellular stress responses, which contribute to insulin resistance and β-cell dysfunction," Vázquez-Carrera added.
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By contrast, oleic acid – a hallmark of the Mediterranean diet – does not have these harmful effects, according to the researcher.
"In fact, oleic acid can counteract many of the detrimental effects triggered by palmitic acid, by promoting the storage of fatty acids in relatively inert triglycerides, preserving mitochondrial function and reducing inflammation," he said.
Freirich confirmed that the review is consistent with previous research supporting the use of olive oil in the diet for metabolic benefits.
"Also confirming previous research, the consumption of saturated fats is associated with some negative metabolic changes," she told Fox News Digital.
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Given the complexity of foods and diets, there is an overlap between foods that contain both types of fatty acids, the nutritionist noted.
"Palmitic acid and oleic acid can both be found in olive oil, baked goods and fast foods, in differing amounts," she said. "All sources of fat in our diet contain a mix of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids."
Vázquez-Carrera noted that these findings come from a review of numerous experimental, clinical and epidemiological studies rather than a single clinical trial.
"One important limitation is that much of the mechanistic evidence comes from cell culture and animal studies," he said.
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"Although these studies provide valuable insights into how specific fatty acids affect insulin signaling, further human intervention studies are needed to confirm the extent to which these mechanisms operate in everyday dietary settings."
In addition, many of the human studies in the review relied on self-reported dietary intake, which can introduce inaccuracies.
"Another challenge is that people consume foods containing complex mixtures of fatty acids and bioactive compounds rather than isolated fatty acids," Vázquez-Carrera added. "Therefore, it remains difficult to fully disentangle the specific contribution of individual fatty acids in free-living populations."
The review’s findings appear to support current dietary recommendations that emphasize replacing part of the saturated fat intake with unsaturated fats, according to Vázquez-Carrera.
"This means favoring dietary patterns rich in foods such as extra-virgin olive oil, nuts, seeds, legumes, vegetables, fruits and fish, while limiting excessive consumption of foods rich in saturated fats, especially highly processed foods," he advised.
The review does not suggest that a single nutrient alone determines diabetes risk, the researcher pointed out.
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"Rather, maintaining a healthy body weight, engaging in regular physical activity and following an overall healthy dietary pattern, such as the Mediterranean diet, remain fundamental strategies for preventing insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes."
Type 2 diabetes develops over many years, with genetics, lifestyle and environmental factors all playing a role, Vázquez-Carrera noted.
"Future research should move beyond simply classifying fats as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ and instead focus on understanding how specific fatty acids, their dietary sources and their interactions within whole dietary patterns affect metabolic health," he said.
Improving the quality of dietary fat intake could prove to be an effective strategy for reducing type 2 diabetes risk, according to the researcher.
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"A simple takeaway for consumers is to swap out foods high in saturated fat more often with foods rich in heart-healthy fats, like olive oil, nuts and avocados, to better support blood sugar and metabolic health," advised New Jersey-based registered dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade, who was also not involved in the review.
Anyone at a higher risk for type 2 diabetes should consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance on nutrition, exercise and other preventive measures, experts say.
I’m an Arab Muslim — I still don’t understand the antisemitic BDS movement
I am an Arab. I am a Muslim. And I have spent years trying to understand the movement that calls itself BDS, Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions against Israel. I still don’t.
I understand grievances. I understand the pain of a conflict that has cost lives on every side and broken too many families. What I do not understand is a movement that insists it advances justice by demanding that human beings reject the very things that heal them, feed them, protect them and connect them.
Here is the uncomfortable truth that BDS will never print on a placard. If you truly boycotted everything Israel has given the world, you would have to dismantle a large part of modern life. So let me make the offer seriously. If you are fully committed to BDS, then in the name of consistency, you must give up the following.
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Now notice something. No one in the BDS movement actually does any of this. They will boycott Israeli hummus and refuse to share a stage with an Israeli professor, but they will not surrender the navigation guiding their car or the medicine sitting in their cabinet. Because somewhere inside, they know the truth. To genuinely cut Israel out of your life is to cut out medicine, safety, food and communication. A boycott you cannot live by is not a principle. It is a performance.
And as an Arab and a Muslim, that is what wounds me most. The countries of my region do not lack for grievances or for politics. What we have lacked, for too long, is the freedom to take what is good wherever it is found and use it to lift our own people. BDS asks the Arab world to do the opposite. It asks us to reject the irrigation that could green our farms, the medicine that could save our sick and the technology that could employ our young, simply because of where it was invented.
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I have chosen a different path. Since the Abraham Accords, I have met Israelis who want nothing more than to trade, to build and to live beside us in peace. I have learned that you do not honor the Palestinian people by impoverishing everyone, including yourself. You honor them by demanding leaders who choose negotiation over slogans, and life over hatred.
But peace has an enemy, and I know it well. The Muslim Brotherhood, the mother movement of modern Islamist extremism, was expelled from our countries for the chaos it breeds, from the battlefields of Sudan to the capitals of Europe, and the West would be wise to heed those of us who confronted it from within and won.
So boycott if you must. But be honest about the price. Put down the phone, the medicine, the car and the salad first. Then we can talk.
The rest of us will be busy building.
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ESPN's Jay Williams faces awkward ribbing from colleagues during NBA Draft
The 2026 NBA Draft finally saw the top college prospects get chosen along with some friendly fire among ESPN and basketball analysts on Tuesday night.
Jay Williams, Richard Jefferson and Kenny Smith were among those covering the draft and offering their analysis during the event. One exchange among the three former NBA players went awry and led to an awkward moment.
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ESPN recalled the moments each former player was drafted. Smith went No. 6 overall in 1987 to the Sacramento Kings, Richard Jefferson was selected at No. 13 by the Houston Rockets before being traded to the New Jersey Nets in 2001 and Williams was chosen No. 2 overall by the Chicago Bulls in 2001. Williams’ career was cut short due to a motorcycle crash.
ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi asked why Williams received a big ovation. Williams explained that most people who had gone to Duke were from the New York or New Jersey area.
"They also didn't see the future coming, so they were cheering," Jefferson said.
Williams responded, "Wow."
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Smith admitted that Williams was an "unbelievable talent" but "his career trajectory would've been a lot different if he didn't like motorcycles."
Williams tried to brush it off, saying all of what Smith was saying was "on record" and that he "wrote a book about it."
"I guess everybody that goes to Duke isn't that smart," Jefferson quipped. "What? He wrote a book about it. I’m agreeing with him."
The awkwardness filled the air after that as the Toronto Raptors were getting ready to make a selection.
Williams’ incident occurred in June 2003. He suffered a fractured pelvis, three torn ligaments in his knee and he severed a nerve in his leg. Williams violated the terms of his contract by riding the motorcycle in the first place.
He tried to make his way back into the NBA through the G League but never got there. He played 75 games for the Bulls in his rookie season and averaged 9.5 points per game.
It's beyond time for someone to lay down some society-wide ground rules for handshakes
It's Wednesday, which means it's time to unload everything that bugged us this week in an all-new edition of The Gripe Report.
This week, we're talking all about social etiquette, and not that stupid nonsense about which fork is for salad.
I'm talking about real social situations that you will find yourself in and how to navigate them.
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I usually have more to say in these intros, but I think that was pretty succinct and gets the job done.
Good job, me.
Imagine, if you will, you’ve just gone out for a night with friends.
Friends you know pretty well, but aren’t super close to.
You have a good time and then say goodbye and walk back to your car, which has been waiting for you in a large parking lot.
But, during your hunt for your very sensible yet rugged 2025 Ford Bronco Sport, you encounter your friend once again.
What do you do?
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Good news: you’ve got a lot of options.
Bad news: they all suck.
Your first option is to make some quip like, "Long time, no see!" They’ll fake laugh, but now you’re that guy.
Another option is to initiate a second farewell sequence, which is awkward as hell, and god forbid you run into each other a third time.
You can also say nothing. I like this idea, but for most people this is going to be the most awkward option of them all.
I think the solution is a mix of a few of these and that’s just a simple head nod. You acknowledge running into the person, but it doesn’t become a "thing."
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Why is this so painful?
It really shouldn’t be, but you do it, and you want to just go home and crawl in bed.
There are a few places I feel like I’m most likely to throw an ill-timed "You too," and the first is at any restaurant.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been out to eat and expected the server or person behind the counter to say "Have a good one" or something to that effect, only for them to say something along the lines of "Enjoy your food."
Then you drop a "You too" because you’re caught off-guard, and now you just look like an ass.
The second most common place I do it is with parking attendants. I go to park for a concert or hockey game and they go, "Enjoy the show/game," and I give them the ol’ "You too."
Yes, I’m sure they’ll enjoy standing in this parking garage while I have fun. At least they’re getting paid.
At least this is far worse for the person who says "You too" than it is for the person receiving the you too.
I’m tired of having to read body language, situations, and approach angle to determine whether or not someone is coming at me for a handshake or a dap or one of those handshake hug deals.
My success rate has to be hovering around 60% to 70%, but I think it should be 100% because we live in a society. Everyone needs to help each other out on this and not throw so many curveballs.
We need ground rules for this. Maybe something like handshakes only if at least 50% of people in your vicinity have collared shirts on. That tells you it’s a more formal occasion, and not the time to bro hug like one of the surfers from "Point Break."
I'm not even against everyone wearing some kind of name tag that tells you what they go for.
I think they got this one right in Japan. Bows across the board.
They give out bows there like one of Oprah's favorite things, and the only difference is the break angle of your waist.
Deeper bow means more respect... at least that's what I learned from an episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm"...
Whatever it takes to not have to play that weird guessing game all the time.
One of my absolute biggest pet peeves is people who can't stand silence and have to talk on elevators.
I'm not saying you're not allowed to talk on elevators. I'm just saying, I can't stand people who feel compelled to talk for the sake of talking just because they can't stand in silence for a few floors.
I have no issue with silence. I could stand there all day in a group of people, not say a word, and have no problem with it. I don't know if I'm just zen or laid back or a douche or what, but I can go without talking for hours and hours.
Other people? They start crawling out of their skin.
That's how we end up with people just spurting out words for no reason.
I'm talking about stuff like this: the doors close, you're going four floors up, and all you hear for the first two is the humming of the Otis-brand elevator's cable pulling you skyward.
Then someone has to turn to whoever they're traveling with and say, "Lunch was good."
Why?! Just why?
ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!
That could've waited until we were all out of this box being hoisted by rickety cable. You had to say something because you couldn't stand the sound of your inner ear for 27 seconds.
I know that's nitpicky, but I hear this stuff all the time. Even worse is when the people in the elevator with you decide it's a good time to practice their vaudeville act and try to make everyone laugh with quips and schtick.
Or worse, they try to impress everyone by dropping hints about their plans or their job or whatever.
This is part of a bigger issue for me: Not everyone needs to know everything about you all the time. Social media has made this an even bigger problem, and it has bled into the real world.
It's why I hate bumper stickers so much.
I'm just sitting behind you at a red light; I don't need to know what kind of dog you have, where you went to school, what your favorite teams are (or which ones you dislike if you've got Calvin of "Calvin & Hobbes" fame peeing on their logo), and the fact that your kid is on the honor roll.
I feel that way about elevators. The less I know about you, the more I like you.