Even the owner of the restaurant (Diddy) comes into play because his album Press Play hit stores later that same day. Think the robbery of an NBA's players' ice at his restaurant didn't generate any buzz? All I am saying is that just because there was a robbery and a shooting within hours of each other, it doesn't mean that Telfair is the link. Of course, it doesn't rule it out either.
3. The fact that this happened in New York had to play a role in the cops' suspicion of Telfair. This is where he grew up and if you've seen the ESPN documentary Through The Fire, you know that there are dozens of acolytes who would do worse than shoot a guy in the leg if Bassie wanted them to. They might even be investigating whether Telfair called a buddy or lackey to complain or even request that they "get it back" (without specifics) and they took things WAY further than he expected. The possibilities are endless. But the fact that the incident happened in his own backyard - and not in Boston or any other NBA city - only makes things seem worse.
Anyway, stay tuned for the rest of this fascinating story. People are always saying that the NBA and rap music go hand in hand, but this is taking things to a new level. First Ron Artest releases a woeful album and now this? What a week!
Article comments
1 - John G.
The first report said two hours later but later it was clarified to 22 minutes after Telfair made a call the gray SUV fire 10 rounds.
2 - Adam Hoff
Good spot. I've seen various time tables on this, but yes, it seems that is the most recent account.
3 - Darren
Hey very good article, informative, critical, and humorous...thanks. I know this is besides the point, however, chains are so so 1980's: hip hop culture adherrents should try a bling bling stock portfolio (it's about the inner financial guru in you, not the outter).
4 - Jay-R
Bassy did call someone to tell that his chain was snatched and in his defense they said that they will take care of it this incident dates back way b4 the chain snaching bassy (sebastian) has had beef wit Loso (fabolous) and his street fam crew since he was drafted by portland that's why frm now on his wife samantha carries and loaded gun wit her and she was caught on a flight in portland with 1 imma a NY athlete big time fan of the telfairs and marburys so I kno all that happens with thm knicks go sign telfair!..
5 - tim
even if you delete a call from your phone the police will still see it