Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle publicly (in the media) and privately during practices, criticized Chandler Parsons about his weight. In fact the two constantly argued about it in training camp. Parsons followed up by posting a shirtless picture on his Instagram account with the pig emoji as the caption clearly sending shots Carlisle’s way. Well now Carlisle has apologized.
via ESPN:
“It was unfair and inappropriate to single out Chandler Parsons after the game Friday night,” Carlisle wrote in a statement issued Sunday afternoon.
“I have apologized to him and the entire team for this error in judgment. Not only is Chandler Parsons one of our best players, he is also one of our hardest working players and the kind of high character person we strive to bring to our city and franchise.
“I also made it clear to our players and staff this morning that this type of bad example is not acceptable and beneath the dignity of a championship organization like the Dallas Mavericks.”
Parsons, who signed a three-year, $46 million contract with the Mavs this summer, reported to training camp at approximately 235 pounds after being listed at 215 pounds during his three seasons with the Houston Rockets. The Mavs want Parsons to play at 225 pounds.
