Didi Suspended by the NBA

[Pelicanidae]

ESPN Sources: NBA has suspended Pelicans forward DiDi Louzada for 25 games without pay for violating the NBA/NBPA?s Anti-Drug program. Louzada tested positive for Drostanolone and Testosterone.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2021

Didi Louzada suspended for 25 games without pay for being caught on the 'roids.

ESPN story on Pelicans F Didi Louzada's suspension, including his statement with an explanation and apology: https://t.co/YAuAIrtSOR

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2021

Further information from the article:

The NBA has suspended New Orleans Pelicans guard Didi Louzada 25 games without pay for violating the NBA/NBPA's Anti-Drug program.

Louzada tested positive for Drostanolone and Testosterone.

In a statement to ESPN, Louzada, 22, described an off-season trip back to his Brazlian home and consultation with a nutritionist recommended to him as the source of unknowingly ingesting the banned substances.

"When I was in Brazil during the offseason, I consulted a nutritionist who recommended I take some vitamins and supplements," Louzada said in the statement. "Because she has a history of working with professional athletes, I would never have imagined that any of those substances would be banned or could be contaminated. Once I learned of the positive test, I immediately cooperated completely with the league and union to help all of us understand what exactly occurred.

"I would never knowingly take anything that violates NBA rules. I accept my responsibility in this situation. I deeply regret that this happened and I apologize to my team, my teammates, and Pelicans fans for this mistake."

[AusPel]

My God, what Griffin said is pure slime

[Darkhorse985]

My God, what Griffin said is pure slime

What is terrible about saying that he is disappointed with the situation, but supports Didi as he learns from what happened? I am not some big Griffin fan at this time, but let?s at least not blow things out of proportion.

[new city champ]

If only PEDs could help you develop a jump shot...

[b_l_p]

If only PEDs could help you develop a jump shot...

For real. Instead of getting swole, he should have taken ayahuasca during a walkabout in the Australian Outback, and mentally (then physically) manifested a jump shot.

Getting big isn't putting him on the floor.