80% of Players Use Marijuana

Former Chicago Bulls guard and three-time Duke All-American Jay Williams says it’s about time the NBA gets more progressive when it comes to marijuana.

Williams estimates that 75 to 80 percent of athletes use marijuana in the NBA.

The power forward was suspended twice for using marijuana during his tenure in the NBA and is now an advocate who plans to open up his own marijuana business called “Uncle Cliffy.” New Jersey Nets forward Cliff Robinson blocks a shot by Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard Expand / Contract New Jersey Nets forward Cliff Robinson blocks a shot by Orlando Magic center.

Dwight Howard (REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine) “I’m not condoning for anyone under 18 to use cannabis or marijuana, but from a medical perspective, it’s about time some of these brands like the NBA and MLB become a little bit more progressive and start thinking forward instead of being held captive in the past.”