LA radio had this story hours ago. why did it take so long to hit the national newswire?
Radmanovic lied about shoulder injury
/ Associated Press
Posted: 26 minutes ago
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - Los Angeles Lakers forward Vladimir Radmanovic admitted Friday that he lied to the team about how he injured his shoulder during last week's All-Star break.
"The truth is that I hurt myself in a fall while snowboarding," Radmanovic said in a statement issued by the team.
He apologized for covering up what happened last Saturday in Park City, Utah. Initially, he told the Lakers he fell on a patch of ice while walking and separated his right shoulder. He is expected to be out two months.
"Being young and sometimes immature, I initially panicked and made up a false story about how I hurt myself," the 26-year-old forward said. "However, over the past few days my conscience has been bothering me terribly. I am not a dishonest person and could no longer live with this deception."
Lakers spokesman John Black said no decision had been made about possible disciplinary action against Radmanovic.
Some player contracts ban athletes from participating in risky activities such as skiing and snowboarding. It's not known whether Radmanovic's contract contained such language.
Radmanovic has been a disappointment in the first season of a five-year, $30.2 million contract. He was slowed by a hand injury early in the season and is averaging 6.9 points and 3.4 rebounds.
The Lakers are already without center Kwame Brown and forward Luke Walton, who are sidelined because of sprained ankles.
The Lakers were to host the Boston Celtics on Friday night.
Radmanovic lied about shoulder injury
/ Associated Press
Posted: 26 minutes ago
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - Los Angeles Lakers forward Vladimir Radmanovic admitted Friday that he lied to the team about how he injured his shoulder during last week's All-Star break.
"The truth is that I hurt myself in a fall while snowboarding," Radmanovic said in a statement issued by the team.
He apologized for covering up what happened last Saturday in Park City, Utah. Initially, he told the Lakers he fell on a patch of ice while walking and separated his right shoulder. He is expected to be out two months.
"Being young and sometimes immature, I initially panicked and made up a false story about how I hurt myself," the 26-year-old forward said. "However, over the past few days my conscience has been bothering me terribly. I am not a dishonest person and could no longer live with this deception."
Lakers spokesman John Black said no decision had been made about possible disciplinary action against Radmanovic.
Some player contracts ban athletes from participating in risky activities such as skiing and snowboarding. It's not known whether Radmanovic's contract contained such language.
Radmanovic has been a disappointment in the first season of a five-year, $30.2 million contract. He was slowed by a hand injury early in the season and is averaging 6.9 points and 3.4 rebounds.
The Lakers are already without center Kwame Brown and forward Luke Walton, who are sidelined because of sprained ankles.
The Lakers were to host the Boston Celtics on Friday night.
