N/P JR Smith's drug habit

[smittywerb]

I understood the point, but I was pointing out the flip side of the issue. Guys shouldn't be using potentially performance-hindering substances, either.

That's the thing, it's not performance hindering for everyone. To me, it's one of those things where the individual should choose what's best for him. Not saying its for everyone though, especially immature jr smith lol

[Teal Lantern]

That's the thing, it's not performance hindering for everyone. To me, it's one of those things where the individual should choose what's best for him. Not saying its for everyone though, especially immature jr smith lol

But the potential is there for everyone. Players shouldn't be risking having dulled reaction time on gamedays just to get drunk/high. Any kind of psychoactive substance should be used with the greatest of care.

I certainly hope this article isn't true. I still want JR to turn things around and make the most of his ability.

[smittywerb]

But the potential is there for everyone. Players shouldn't be risking having dulled reaction time on gamedays just to get drunk/high. Any kind of psychoactive substance should be used with the greatest of care.

I certainly hope this article isn't true. I still want JR to turn things around and make the most of his ability.

Lemme clarify myself. BINGE drinking and smoking before a game is not good. But one joint or a shot to calm the nerves is ok in my book. There are prescription/medicated drugs taken by players that cause drowsiness and impairs vision and all that other crap.

I understand what you are saying, but to just play devil's advocate, if we can't trust the players with liqour or anything, should we trust them with other stuff? Like, should we allow players the freedom to leave the hotel room at all, no curfews or anything? Even though spare time might not harm some players, spare time might allow a player to find trouble or not get any rest. Should we trust players with social media/phones? Contact with friends/family can cause them to lose focus on the game tomorrow? Should we limit the money players are allowed to spend in order to protect from buying stuff that can hurt them, like drugs and women. lol

See what I mean, it's all about how discipline the person is, whether it's weed or time or whatever. And it's clear that weed and alcohol are no the reasons why JR Smith is going through what he is going through. He's going what he is going through because he is immature and not disciplined.

[Ceedee M]

One joint to "calm the nerves"??? Any kids reading out there, don't listen to Smitty.

[BallSoHard]

That's the thing, it's not performance hindering for everyone. To me, it's one of those things where the individual should choose what's best for him. Not saying its for everyone though, especially immature jr smith lol

It's illegal. So no, it's not what the individual wants.

[al m337]

hit a bump and you wreck.. simple as that.

[al m337]

no one snorts coke just once.. just saying

[al m337]

Lemme clarify myself. BINGE drinking and smoking before a game is not good. But one joint or a shot to calm the nerves is ok in my book. There are prescription/medicated drugs taken by players that cause drowsiness and impairs vision and all that other crap.

I understand what you are saying, but to just play devil's advocate, if we can't trust the players with liqour or anything, should we trust them with other stuff? Like, should we allow players the freedom to leave the hotel room at all, no curfews or anything? Even though spare time might not harm some players, spare time might allow a player to find trouble or not get any rest. Should we trust players with social media/phones? Contact with friends/family can cause them to lose focus on the game tomorrow? Should we limit the money players are allowed to spend in order to protect from buying stuff that can hurt them, like drugs and women. lol

See what I mean, it's all about how discipline the person is, whether it's weed or time or whatever. And it's clear that weed and alcohol are no the reasons why JR Smith is going through what he is going through. He's going what he is going through because he is immature and not disciplined.

yea.. it starts like that.. then u smoke before u eat.. then before u sleep.. then before u watch a movie.. u got a girl that likes to smoke.. smoking chronic becomes addictive idc what anyone says.

[cgrand]

even at $400/ounce (the good stuff), $1500 gets you almost 4 ounces of weed (1/4 lb)
4 ounces may not sound like much, but that's well over 100 joints (depending on the roller)
no way JR & crew are going thru 15 joints a day unless they are just giving it away, in which case its not really JR going thru $1500 of weed a week, is it?

[LetsGetWaffles]

Cocaine aside, how does one smoke $1,500 of marijuana a week???

Seriously, $300 is a lot and that an ounce worth.

[LetsGetWaffles]

even at $400/ounce (the good stuff), $1500 gets you almost 4 ounces of weed (1/4 lb)
4 ounces may not sound like much, but that's well over 100 joints (depending on the roller)
no way JR & crew are going thru 15 joints a day unless they are just giving it away, in which case its not really JR going thru $1500 of weed a week, is it?

Lol $400??? Get a better dealer

[BeeBall Reasons]

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