Royce White’s anxiety disorder has been the center of attention since he was drafted 16th overall by the Houston Rockets in 2012. Fast forward and White still hasn’t played in an NBA game due to his disorder preventing him from flying and various discrepancies with the Rockets organization. They eventually traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers and things seemed to look up as White said he would travel with the team including a trip to Spain. Well White didn’t make the voyage and Sixers head coach Brett Brown has an explanation. Read more after the jump.
NBA: Royce White Will Miss the D-League Playoffs
I’m not sure how to remedy Royce White’s situation concerning his anxiety disorder and his professional career. He’s often said that conditions within the NBA weren’t suitable for his health and is often quoted saying the Rockets haven’t complied with what treatment should be upheld. While I along with many others are in dark about exactly what he needs, he’s also having issues in the D-League. After leaving without permission he returned to only soon leave again citing the playoff schedule would be too hectic. Read more after the jump.
(Video) NBA: Royce White’s HBO Real Sports Preview
Royce White’s ongoing issue with the Houston Rockets has been very public thanks mostly to White himself speaking out on twitter. He’s taken it a step further by doing an HBO Real Sports interview. Check out a preview after the jump. Shay Marie
NBA: Houston Rockets Assign Royce White to the D-League But He Refuses to Go
Selected 16th overall by the Houston Rockets, Royce White has still yet to see an NBA court. The rookie is battling an anxiety disorder that has caused issues with his team and his NBA career. The Rockets have decided to send him to the D league as part of a new plan they’ve worked out. Read more after the jump. Shay Marie
NBA: Rockets Rookie May Walk Away From NBA
Houston Rockets rookie Royce White may soon very well give up all the fame & fortune that comes with the dreams of playing in the NBA. White has a severe anxiety disorder, that Houston knew about before drafting him. White does not like to fly and have taken a bus to some of the teams away games. His fear of flying is no joke, and even though he and the rockets talked before the season how to best handle everything, he is starting to feel like Houston is not doing enough to help him with his disease and because of that he may very well retire as a rookie. Read the full article below after the jump. IamJOE357
NBA: Rockets Rookie Royce White Will Travel to Games By Bus Due to Anxiety Disorder
Royce White, the Houston rookie who suffers from anxiety problems and can’t fly, is going to try to travel by bus for the Rockets’ road games. It sounds practically impossible to pull off, considering the distances and time involved. But White can’t do it any other way. Several teams, including Atlanta, crossed his name off their draft lists because of his condition. He takes medication to try to help deal with it. Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x Sabrina B.
