Well, it looks like David Stern is really starting to worry about NBA players and guns. While Stern feels it's okay to have a gun at home for security he doesn't condone anyone carrying a gun on the streets (which really means not to any NBA game or event). Why is there such an immediate concern for gun control? Everyone knows crazy, unintelligent athletes will buy firearms with intent to use them whenever they want. I don't think it's necessary to have a handgun, semi-automatic, or M-80's handy when the urge to bust a cap in someone arises. Statistics spouted by Stern show that people who carry guns are actually less safe and increase their chances of getting wounded or killed. That all depends though on the situation and what actions they take.
I don't think this would be such a big issue if the NBA's collective bargaining agreement banned possession of licensed guns (or put a restriction on such use along with heavy fines if rule is broken). It only prohibits players from traveling with guns on team business or road games. Like this has stopped NBA ballers in the past. Pacer's guard, Stephen Jackson's recent incident outside a Indianapolis strip club has ruined such a luxury for the entire NBA. By him firing at least 5 shots then lying saying he got hit by a car is a perfect example of why the NBA can't trust anyone.
It's always some lame, dumb excuse with these out of control bad boys like Jackson: their cellphone was stolen, a drug dealer got 'over on them', a homeboy dissed them and had a secret relationship with their wife or girlfriend, and a violent debacle occcurred with a player didn't pay a hooker in full and their pimp got involved. In the '50s, '60s, and '70s this wouldn't have been a problem. For the most part, athletes were respectful and civilized. Now no one can feel safe because some of today's basketball stars want to take stupid risks and put other lives in danger. Thanks a lot NBA ballers!
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