It was just under a year ago when the off season drama began. Aaron Shupert had decided to undergo a major eye operation just prior to the start of the Spring season. His decision to postpone surgery until the last possible moment put his season in jeopardy which did not thrill 6 Ft Over ownership.
“I got hurt on company time so I’ll heal on company time,” Shupert said in the days following his surgery.
After some testy exchanges with his Head Coach Shupert relented and ended up missing no games. His early season play may have been affected by his goggles despite Shupert’s denials. Rumor had it that upper management felt Shupert had lost confidence and no longer drove to the hole with reckless abandon following the surgery.
Another off season of turmoil has preceded the ’09 Fall League. It was discovered recently that Shupert has participated in an unauthorized charity “Soccer” match with African immigrants. Participation in any non-basketball related event is a blatant violation of Shupert’s contract. After hearing of the “Soccer” match 6 Ft Over took a hard line in contract negotiations and indicated they will slap Shupert with the Franchise tag when he becomes a restricted free agent this winter.
Shupert’s agent/lawyer, who had defended him in multiple public intoxication cases, had this to say.
“Aaron is prepared to sit out the rest of next season if deemed necessary. We will not sign or negotiate another contract with 6 Ft Over.”
12 years ago
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