Okay, I've thought on this long enough. Checked my initial gut reactions and overall dislike for Jon Jones. You heard right, I am not a Jon Jones fan. However, he is human, and well, we all make mistakes, except most of ours aren't under public scrutiny.
Jon Jones certainly has a lot of growing up to do, there's no doubt. He's got the world at his fingertips and a lot of pressure to go along with it. He's at the top of his game while still being one of the younger fighters in the UFC. He's got a very bright future, and, if he plays his cards right, he'll continue down the path of super stardom for years to come.
First things first, I don't know about you, but I know I've had my share of nights where I insisted I was okay to drive after a few drinks, but we all knew the wiser. I just turned 30, and came to realize that I've been pretty damn lucky to this point not getting caught, or having an accident. Lesson: Don't tempt fate. If you've had a couple drinks, relinquish the keys... especially if those keys go to a Bentley.
Well, the mistake is done and over. That's that. Now, it's time to face the consequences of his actions. Thank God that no one was injured.
It all comes down to this: Can Jon Jones take the steps he needs to publicly and privately to overcome this prior err in judgement?
Let's be real, there's been far less that has wrecked careers, and far worse that have made people considerably better.
Jon, I suggest you get whatever help you need, whether it be more friends to watch your ass when you go out, or take a cab, or save your drinking for private. Whatever it is, I hope you figure it out.
I don't wish bad things on anyone, and this is certainly no exception.
Jon Jones, fan or not, I wish you continued success, and may you grow positively from this whole mess of a life lesson.
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