Mitch McGary: I'm not afraid to talk about it. Yes, I messed up. I want to turn my life around

Mitch McGary will start the 2016-2017 season watching his teammates. The forward has been suspended 15 games by the NBA for violating anti-drug program.
McGary admitted his mistakes and added that he wants to turn his life around and have a career in the NBA.

McGary on his future: “I obviously don’t want to leave, but if someone is willing to give me the opportunity to play … I just want to play.”

— Erik Horne (@ErikHorneOK) 23 settembre 2016

McGary said injuries didn’t contribute to substance abuse: “Getting caught up in the wrong crowds … you can’t do that.”

— Erik Horne (@ErikHorneOK) 23 settembre 2016

McGary brings up “Birdman” Anderson. “A lot of people talk about Chris Anderson, but talk about him as ‘Chris Anderson, NBA Champion.’”

— Erik Horne (@ErikHorneOK) 23 settembre 2016

Mitch McGary: "I'm not afraid to talk about it. Yes, I messed up."

— Royce Young (@royceyoung) 23 settembre 2016

McGary: "I'd love to stay here. But with new guys coming in, it's going to be hard to get minutes."

— Royce Young (@royceyoung) 23 settembre 2016

McGary says he just wants to play basketball again. "It's a lot of fun when things get going. Because I'm a helluva ballplayer."

— Royce Young (@royceyoung) 23 settembre 2016