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Drunk NBA Players Prove That Jocks Party Harder Than You

— September 27, 2009 — Lifestyle
So you just got drafted into the NBA, congratulations! Now you get paid a lot of money, and in your downtime get really messed up and have your photo snapped. Here now are some hilarious pictures of drunk NBA players.

Featuring men I have never heard of (as I do not follow sports, but I do follow people making fools out of themselves), these drunk NBA players are sure to be a stern warning to the youth of today. If you are famous never, and I mean never, allow yourself to be photographed drunk, because this is what happens.

Trend Themes

  1. Athlete Social Media Mistakes — Professional athletes make mistakes on social media and create poor online presences, leading to negative press.
  2. Media Coverage of Athlete Misconduct — Media outlets capitalize on athlete misbehavior, potentially leading to skewed and hyper-sensationalized reports.
  3. Sports Industry Reputation Management — Companies and organizations must manage their reputation carefully, as a public scandal can be detrimental to their brand.

Industry Implications

  1. Sports — Professional sports leagues and individual teams must carefully manage their players' public images to ensure team success and positive press.
  2. Media and Entertainment — Media outlets have a responsibility to report on athlete behavior in a fair and accurate way, without sensationalizing stories for clicks and views.
  3. Public Relations and Image Consultant Firms — Consultancies that specialize in image management and crisis communication have an opportunity to work with professional athletes and sports organizations to protect their brand reputations.
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