As weed continues to shift from “counterculture” to simply “culture,” there are plenty of big-ticket names that have become increasingly candid about their cannabis use. This includes notable celebrities, politicians, and even athletes. Sure, weed might be legal (to varying capacities) throughout 30 states and the District of Columbia, but there hasn’t been a legal to outright legalize the plant for either medicinal or recreational use. However, that hasn’t stopped big-name athletes from toking up. Regardless of rules, there are plenty of professional athletes that smoke weed. Some might be forthcoming than others, but it’s no secret that there’s plenty of them floating out there—both active and retired. So without further ado, let’s take a look at nine professional athletes that smoke weed.
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J.R. Smith
With all of the positive light being shed in regards to the benefits of marijuana, there also is, of course, a few mild side effects.
Pretty much all of those side effects could be seen in the first of our professional athletes that smoke weed, Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith.
Well, at least in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals.
Smith notoriously collected an offensive rebound after George Hill’s missed free throws in the waning seconds of game one. Great job! The only caveat was, he didn’t realize the game was tied, and he ran out the clock instead of opting for a last-second shot. Perhaps it was his lack of short-term memory from all of the reefer. Or it could have been too much Henny.
Regardless, we all know Smith likes to burn. Back in 2013, he was suspended after failing a positive drug test for marijuana. Although there haven’t been many other notable transgressions, it’s pretty safe to assume that wasn’t