Rockets rookie Royce White wants to travel by bus

Royce White: I'm willing to quit


Updated: November 16, 2012, 6:43 PM ET
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White Clashing With Rockets

Henry Abbott on why Royce White isn't with the Rockets.Tags: NBA, Rockets, Royce White, Daryl Morey, Henry Abbott

Houston Rockets rookie Royce White says he is prepared to walk away from the NBA.


Speaking in an interview with ESPN's Colleen Dominguez, White said he was going to meet with general manager Daryl Morey on Monday to discuss his situation with the team.






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The Rockets have said they intend to fine White for every day he remains away from the team or does not attend sessions with a therapist arranged by the team. The Houston Chronicle has reported the Rockets have no plans to trade or release White.


On the situation with White, a Rockets spokesperson said the team stands by its previous statement, "We are committed to his long term success and we will continue to support him now and going forward."


White, the 16th pick in June's draft, has remained absent from the team in a dispute over how the Rockets are helping him confront his anxiety disorder.


White, who has yet to play in a game, did not attend Monday's game against Miami, Tuesday's practice or Wednesday's game against New Orleans. He said on his Twitter account that the Rockets have been "inconsistent" in helping him.


The Rockets (4-4) visit the Portland Trail Blazers (3-5) on Friday night

karacha wrote:
But again... I don't have anxiety disorder, so who am I to judge? How does one feel if they do have this disorder, yet they end up on the plane, somehow? Can they just take something to... sleep or something? I'm just clueless about this. I understand logic doesn't have anything to do with this, because flying is totally safe. Well, compared to driving on a highway, at least.

Phil XI wrote:White has tons of game as a point forward. Do it Mitch.

A few road games in Staples plus 41 home ones. At least 6 more easy limo rides to Oakland, Sacto and Phoenix. That's 50 gms right there. Knock him out for the long flight east and limo him between sites. Skip back-to-back road games and go on to the next one in advance. Could get 70 games probably.

Phil XI wrote:White has tons of game as a point forward. Do it Mitch.

A few road games in Staples plus 41 home ones. At least 6 more easy limo rides to Oakland, Sacto and Phoenix. That's 50 gms right there. Knock him out for the long flight east and limo him between sites. Skip back-to-back road games and go on to the next one in advance. Could get 70 games probably.

Pig Miller wrote:

Phil XI wrote:White has tons of game as a point forward. Do it Mitch.

A few road games in Staples plus 41 home ones. At least 6 more easy limo rides to Oakland, Sacto and Phoenix. That's 50 gms right there. Knock him out for the long flight east and limo him between sites. Skip back-to-back road games and go on to the next one in advance. Could get 70 games probably.

i like your thinking.

problem is when the playoffs come around. thinking possible opponents in the 2nd and 3rd round. OKC, SA, Memphis. Assuming 1 day in between games, he'd be hard pressed to be prepared after spending a day or more on a bus ride from any of those destinations. could be that we play a Minnesota in the first round too.

GSW, Sac, and Pho aren't likely to make the playoffs.

i'd just tell him that he needs to pick up his paychecks in each of the visiting locations. everybody's got a price.