When Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made a playful gesture of puffing on an imaginary joint after missing a layup in a Sunday game against the Houston Rockets and then sharing it with teammate Christian Wood, it sparked a wave of speculation and humor.
It also underscored the fact that the NBA has evolved to become more accepting of marijuana, in keeping with broader societal changes such as the recent legalization of recreational weed in James' home state of Ohio.
Policy Changes In The NBA: In late March, the NBA struck a deal with the National Basketball Players Association to end testing for cannabis and penalties for its use. The change followed similar policies already underway in professional ...