The NBA Players Association began the process of removing marijuana from the anti-drug testing program in the 2019-20 season.
Last month, a new CBA was formed that now allowed players the use of marijuana without punishment. NBA fans had mixed reactions to the news, but John Salley believes it was a good decision by the league.
“To have a rule against a drug that makes guys not violent, not aggressive, sleep, and not go out? I would want that drug. I would want that stimulant to my place. That’s cannabis.”
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John Salley is a firm supporter of the NBA’s decision to lift the ban on marijuana use. As he mentioned in the video, he believes the league shouldn’t ban a drug that makes players non-aggressive.
On top of that, it makes them sleepy. So in a way, it would help them sleep early and wake up on time. Now, how does any player use that extra time? It’s totally up to them.
Players Should Still Smoke Marijuana In Limit
Since the league has lifted the ban on marijuana, there’s a chance that players may abuse it.
Marijuana is still a drug, and in excess quantity, it can still cause harm to the players. In fact, Allen Iverson once shared a story about why he decided to quit smoking marijuana.
Iverson detailed in the story that he made the decision when he felt like he was about to die. But in reality, he woke up in a ditch. Either way, he overdid it and paid a price for it.
Hopefully, Iverson’s story can be a lesson for the current players in the NBA. They may smoke marijuana to lighten up their mood, but just ensure that they do not overdo it. Otherwise, it could have a negative impact on their game and ultimately lead to poor performances during the season.
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