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While golf may seem like a laid-back sport reserved for business meetings and retired men, John Daly has single-handedly killedevery single one of those stereotypes. The rapper and actor told Piers Morgan in an interview that although he dabbled in selling drugs in his early years growing up to survive, he never actually took drugs or drank alcohol because it just didn't agree with him. Bedford played just one season for the Suns before being traded to the Pistons just a little more than a year later. Here are 17 current and former basketball players that have smoked marijuana: 1. Press J to jump to the feed. Davis admitted "I realized it was not going to end well. - Vince Young - Kevin Durant - LaMarcus Aldrige - T.J. Ford - D.J. His third season in the league, Lucas had the best season of his young career. Going by videos LeBron has posted to his personal Instagram account, one of those comforts is red wine. Many NBA players have posted on social media about traveling to wine-rich areas of the world, like Napa, Italy, and France, according to ESPN. that she's never had a drink in her life and doesn't plan to. I'm 25 but not the spring chicken I once was in college, and a good old NYC night out, which I still do twice a week, has me laid out hungover, with my mind completely blasted for most of the next day. A photo posted by Jay Jay (@jay_jay628) on Dec 14, 2014 at 8:39pm PST, Sport:Football Some of these athletes struggled with alcoholism for years, while others quit based on family history. The rapper struggled with his addiction to alcohol for many of his teenage years before getting sober at the age of 25. That's a common misconception. Cristiano Ronaldo does not drink alcohol at all because his father died after years of alcohol abuse. The incident propelled him to stop drinking. We are not making it all up in our heads, thinking well of Kris Dunn because we want to: he has real talents to bring, and a body that for the time being will allow him to use them. A subreddit dedicated to NBA news and discussion. In 2008, John Daly was taken into police custody after being found drunk outside of a Hooters in North Carolina. That season, Wiggins posted his best career season. You wouldn't be able to do what they do if you were a smoker. By. Those dudes can probably shake it off and even be fine for practice the next day. While we've all had one too many cocktails or whatever it may be at that Thursday evening happy hour, many, including some of our favorite celebrities, have chosen to abstain from the act of drinking alcohol all together. This was a few years back, though. Wondering if anyone could shed light on teams policies for players partying in a season. After all, MJ is the greatest of all time. Thompson, a former Nugget, was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in 1996 and Kemp was one of the most prolific dunkers of all-time, including being one of the best big men of the early-to-mid-1990's. He was traded to the Bullets almost four months later, and was waived just four days after that. Also read: Is Shaquille ONeal Among NBA Players Who Are Jehovahs Witnesses? That night, it was reported by local police that Bias' car was spotted in one of the city's worst drug neighborhoods. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. After being reinstated, Dumas played in 48 games, starting 32 of them,posting career averages of 15.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. Habit:Binge-drinking on cross-country flights. Drafted: 76th overall, 1981 (Golden State Warriors), Career Averages: 13.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, Best Season: 1983-84, Rockets (17.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists). WebDo you know of any players specifically that don't drink alcohol. Us too. "Making alcohol available at club facilities or while traveling creates significant and unnecessary risks to the League, its players, coaches and others," the statement read. The sports broadcasting network claims that wine is one of the most popular and plentiful deliveries. Its hard enough recovering after games and back to backs but see how sore you are after you've been playing basketball and then drinking. He admitted to staff members that he had a cocaine problem. They certainly weren't getting wasted, but I doubt anyone really tells these guys what to do. He said, Yeah, I bought a hookah bar so I have somewhere to go after the show. Were like thats how you solve a problem., A Hookah can be relaxing and tranquil, something that definitely helps when youre wired. Bedford was waived after the season and failed to sign with another team. At least, that latter statement is what were told and led to believe. The NBA on TNT guys are always having fun on set at the expense of the current NBA players they cover or one another. Surprised? I (kept it) in my locker. I don't smoke anymore. A photo posted by ESPN Deportes (@espndeportes) on Aug 18, 2015 at 4:10pm PDT, Sport:Basketball Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. I wonder if there's any truth to that. Shaq has always been one to do things unexpectedly, and in this instance, he surprised his co-workers by purchasing a hookah lounge. It never hurts to have a bottle of Henny or six-pack waiting for you in the locker room. He lasted just 33 games with the Warriors before being traded to the Nets. Shaquille ONeal has never been one to shy away from a good time, but he likes to do it in a relaxed setting, without the alcohol. Here, we take a look at10 athletes with the most insane, inspiring, and sometimes tragic drinking habits. All of those come with an 'anymore.' Professional athletes rock ridiculous rigs all year round. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. The Best Movie Lists Around: Top 10 Film Lists and Top Movie Rankin Now 20 years later, Butler is still embracing the sober life. He would soon get better and would average a double-double each of the next four seasons. I used to do everything and a lot of everything. InRoland Lazenbys book, Blood on the Horns, the Lazenbyexplains that for many basketball players, beer helped replenish the system. He is widely considered to be one of the biggest draft busts in history. Even guys making league minimum are making more than 90%+ of the American population, which is more than probably 98% of the world's population. But that appears to be the extent of the activities the players can do with their favorite libations. that collated data from 13 studies with a total of 200,000 patients found that red wine intake reduced atherosclerotic risk (the build-up of plaque inside the arteries) by around 37 per cent. Further research found that the optimal intake for men is around two drinks per day for men.. In the 1984 offseason, Wiggins signed with the Houston Rockets and immediately challenged Lewis Lloyd for a starting spot. Its hard enough recovering after games and back to backs but see how sore you are after you've been playing These isolation measures, naturally, require the NBA players to leave their home comforts while they set up camp in Disney hotel rooms. Obviously, this probably wont fly that well with LeBron, a known wine connoisseur. In a recent interview on Inside The Green Room with Danny Green, Barkley talked about his frienemy ONeal. Jordans longtime coach Phil Jackson famously ended each work night with a beer and a smoke. So did Coach Don Nelson. Charles Barkley was, unsurprisingly, a big drinker. Shane Battier more surprisingly so. And, obviously, will affect your performance. lmao! Washburn was hardly effective during his rookie season,which was interrupted after the forward checked himself into rehabilitation on January 28, 1987. After a decorated career at Maryland, Lucas was taken first overall by the Rockets in the 1976 NBA Draft. LeBron James Sits Courtside with Bottle of Tequila at NBA Finals LeBron James Shots with Tequila at NBA Finals!!! According to ESPN, several other NBA stars, including JJ Redick of the New Orleans Pelicans have taken to drinking wine as a daily stress reliever (some players love wine, so much so that they have invested in their own brands). Now thats dedication. In 1997, Oksana Baiul was arrested on a DUI after crashing her car into a tree in Connecticut. They don't have to be in peak performance mode until 7-8pm. One of our favorite Friends stars has been honest about struggling with his alcohol addiction for many years now. The day after he was drafted, Bias and his father flew to Washington, D.C. for an NBA club draft appearance and a product endorsement signing with the Celtics' coaches and management. Michael Gearon, president of the Hawks, said he believes that as many as half the players in the league may use cocaine and as many as 10 percent may use free base. It helped them replace the body fluids theyve sweated away. We cant be sure whether or notJordan actually drank a six pack after every singlegame,butwe wouldnt be surprised if the rumors were true. https://t.co/v8WoYPtnNz pic.twitter.com/AOarKBgTBd. Darryl Strawberry struggled with an addiction to drugs and alcohol for many years. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram will play outsized roles in how their respective teams close the season. Its no secret that the NBA was a drinkers league at one point, for both players and coaches. Jordans longtime coach Phil Jackson famously ended each work night with a beer and a smoke. So did Coach Don Nelson. WebRealistically PL players probably just hide their drinking from the public, having a beer or a glass of wine isnt going to affect your conditioning any more than drinking a Coka Cola He explained in a interview with MTV, "The thing that pulled me back was knowing that I wanted to be a musician, and that if I wanted to do this I had to get sober.". ", Despite misleading advertisements on her Instagram, Kim Kardashian West stays away from alcohol altogether. Richardson played four quality seasons with New Jersey, even averaging double digits in points for all four. They sleep, wake up to do game day meetings, eat a hearty ass meal, take another nap, get a massage/stretch session from a trainer, eat a pregame meal then start warming up. The amount of work that goes into making a bottle of fine wine is astounding, so perhaps this similarity speaks to NBA players. WebI doubt that any NBA player smokes cigarettes. The rapper opened up in an interview with VLAD TV, where he explains "Drinking was something I was never really into, which is weird." So even if they where to win Nba championships they would not drink champagne or smoke a cigar. In the singer's 2012 Women of the Year profile by British GQ, Lana explains that she struggled with alcohol addiction for most of her early teenage years, finally getting sober before she turned 20 and after moving to New York City to pursue her music. The NBA Hall of Famer went on to admit that the specific moment left a sour taste in his mouth, and the four-time NBA champions hatred for beer and all alcoholic products sustained for a while. Not only will that wake you up, but it sure beats the bland taste of Wheaties. The 2009 Los Angeles Laker preferredto down Hennessy in the locker room during halftime. Paramedics got to his dorm room just four minutes later, but the second-overall pick never regained consciousness. Lebron James Ketogenic Diet Could Be Your Ticket To Becoming A Shredded Beast But At What Cost? Flowers has now been embracing the sober life for much of the later half of his career. As a Knicks fan, I'm aware that players do party (read: JR Smith, Derrick Williams recent theft incident, JR Smith) but what are team stances on it? J.R. Smith. Smart move by The Diesel., ONeal Is No Stranger To Purchasing Businesses. I don't do drugs anymore. 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