Royce White on PTI

**bstegs** · 01-24-2013, 05:08 PM

What did he give as the explanation?

**isuchicago** · 01-24-2013, 05:08 PM

Before this week, I would have said he should avoid the media..but maybe doing more interviews like this will help his image. The guy can talk circles. Wouldn't want to debate him

**geburgess** · 01-24-2013, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by bstegs

What did he give as the explanation?

He actually went into the details within the CBA and Uniform Player Contract about how there really isn't any set standard for mental health issues like there is for "standard" health issues, then explained that his whole fight/struggle was about establishing a protocol for mental health issues than got out of hand.

Royce then went on to confirm that him and the Rockets/NBA are finishing up getting some sort of standard established in his contract that will hopefully help prevent something like from happening with any other player going forward as there will be prior experience behind this issue, and that he will report to Rio Grande Valley on 2/11/13

**bstegs** · 01-24-2013, 05:18 PM

Thanks. Does anyone think that he was legally required to not discuss the details of the negotiation before this? Otherwise why open up about it now that an agreement seems to be in place?

**geburgess** · 01-24-2013, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by bstegs

Thanks. Does anyone think that he was legally required to not discuss the details of the negotiation before this? Otherwise why open up about it now that an agreement seems to be in place?

Yeah, most employers frown upon public discussion of specifics within contracts. I would assume the Rockets are no different.

**Rabbuk** · 01-24-2013, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by bstegs

Thanks. Does anyone think that he was legally required to not discuss the details of the negotiation before this? Otherwise why open up about it now that an agreement seems to be in place?

Probably because it's easier to look like a victim when you don't talk about the reasonable discussion going on.

**klamath632** · 01-24-2013, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by geburgess

Thank god another Archer fan... sometimes I feel so alone.

It's because the show ******* sucks.

**Cycl1** · 01-24-2013, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by klamath632

It's because the show ******* sucks.

this post is bad and you should feel bad

**ISUChippewa** · 01-24-2013, 05:55 PM

Yeah...to echo other posters, very impressive interview, and I got the impression that Tony and Wilbon were impressed as well. Too bad he couldn't have done this during the first week or so of the whole imbroglio, but better late then never I suppose.

**Rural** · 01-24-2013, 06:20 PM

He was more articulate than Wilbon and Kornhole.

**KnappShack** · 01-24-2013, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by geburgess

Thank god another Archer fan... sometimes I feel so alone.

Last week's Bob's Burgers tie in was genius! Love that show on many levels. (Bob's Burgers sucks *** even if it is the voice of Archer)

DANGER ZONE!!!!

**cysox2** · 01-24-2013, 10:19 PM

After the way he conducted himself during his time on campus I had a hard time believing he just flaked out. Must be hard trying to defend yourself with out releasing any details in the situation he was in. I'm sure to nearly everybody it looked as though the rockets had been duped by him. I did have my suspicions but always gave him the benifit of the doubt and I think he should be commended for sticking with what he really believes in. To the haters twitter didn't really help his cause, but he did seem to get a lot of support and recognition for what he's trying to do from people with anxiety disorders and other mental health issues. There's still a long way to go, and I wish him the best of luck.