Youngmil's Blog

Did you guys hear about what happened on ESPN with Josh Howard?  I was shocked! Now I'm upset.  I can't believe that this guy whom all of us have had respect for, looked up to as an example of an intelligent youngman, top level personality, professional african-american male, college grad from Wake Forest....need I say more?What a let down.  Josh's comments although honest were absolutely stupid.  This my friends is an example of not just another great player affecting the league, it's an example of why accountability (especially at his level) needs to be apart of a youngman's life.

We already have enough bad examples and stupid examples because people don't care about the quality that they inevitably can reach for in their lives, but the reason why we need supporting people who do understand various levels of developing a quality life and living a quality life are so important.  It doesn't matter hoe much money you make, nor how high on the corporate scale you rise, what your family status is or if you've never had to want for anything in life...everyone has to strive for setting the best examples we possibly can for our younger generation.  No one is immune.

*Note: I will really be upset with you who are in media, if you use this as a time to enable negative comments and bashing to Josh.  I trust that the media will do what is right and not take advantage of this youngman as I have seen from those who have no sensitivity and dignity in respect of a person who we see here that obviously has lost focus, but needs direction to keep his life on the right track. Please media, do the right thing **

Someone needs to find out and understand why Josh would all of a sudden open up and tell the world of his admittance with drugs in past summer's.  What I do see and hear ( if professionals out there are listening also) is that this is the time Josh needs our help.  Yeah it's disappointing to hear something like this, but we don't need to begin bashing Josh and beating him into the ground.  It's obvious that he needs professional help and counseling to begin the process of recovery from something that has gripped his life in a way that cause so many to lose focus, lower self-esteem and damage the normal flow of life.  I'm no counselor, but I immediately hear the cry of a youngman asking for help. Does anybody else hear this?  Oh my word, please folks...we've got to lend Josh our support.

We can't enable him with this habit or condone his behavior, but we certainly can offer suggestions for help, proper counseling, support and encouragement to do the right thing.  Not only for himself, but because there are so many of us who love him, love his game and love the kids we take to see him and many of the games.  

Let's get Josh some help before we lose him!