November 8, 2003 7:25 AM

Another DUMASS AWARD wiener

Rockets' Taylor suspended for violating drug policy

DUMASS AWARD wiener #35: Maurice Taylor

Another rich, pampered athlete who just doesn't seem to understand how terribly fortunate he is? Yep, and this one is right here, playing for our very own Houston Rockets.

NEW YORK -- Houston Rockets forward Maurice Taylor was suspended a minimum of 10 games without pay by the NBA on Friday for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Taylor's suspension is to begin Saturday night when the Rockets host the Orlando Magic and continue until he has resumed full compliance with his treatment program, the NBA said in a statement.

Taylor was suspended by the league for the first five games of the 2002 season for smoking marijuana.

In four games this season, Taylor has averaged 9.8 points and 4.5 rebounds in 23.5 minutes.

Earlier this season, the Rockets suspended forward Eddie Griffin after he missed several practices and a team flight.

Taylor joins an earlier DUMASS AWARD wiener, fellow Rockets forward Eddie Griffin. This makes the Rockets the only team in NBA history to have two DUMASS AWARD wieners on their roster at the same time. Jeez, who's next, eh?? Yao Ming??

For being stupid and self-absorbed enough to engage in behavior that, if not addressed, could quite possibly jeopardize his career, Taylor has proven himself amply worthy of his DUMASS AWARD. The guy makes millions of dollars for playing a kid's game, and he is flirting with throwing it all away on drugs. Keep it up, Maurice; who knows, if you keep it up long enough, you might just qualify for a Darwin Award.

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