Dallas Mavericks forward Roy Tarpley, who missed...

Dallas Mavericks forward Roy Tarpley, who missed 49 games and lost $784,000 while undergoing treatment for a cocaine-related suspension, has officially returned to the team, but refused to talk about his drug problem.

Tarpley issued a prepared statement at a press conference, then left all questions to Dr. Dave Lewis, who directed his treatment at the ASAP Family Treatment Center in Van Nuys. “It’s good to be back,” said Tarpley, winner of the NBA’s 1988 sixth man award. “My number one priority is my personal recovery. I don’t want it to be a big deal or the whole show.”