Lebron James Smoked Marijuanna (in HS)

[Jon]

The bigger story is that he probably does steroids or HGH now. 

If that ever comes out as a story, sure.

I'm not one for assassinating a man's character on assumptions.

That's not to say he doesn't (or didn't) but naive as it is, i still believe your innocent until proven otherwise.

If LeBron didn't want to be speculated about publicly, she shouldn't have or wouldn't have signed up to be in the NBA. 

But LeBron isn't the one complaining about a completely blind accusation. So this sentence is not really apt.

I do think any athlete should expect some sort of PED rumor now a days, but that doesn't mean we should just nod our heads when people just spout off random accusations.

True.  But similarly, I don't think people need to defend professional athletes either.  There's far too many people in the world who actually need someone to stick up for them to waste time defending a professional athlete making tens of millions of dollars per year.  

[Rondo2287]

there may be far to many people in the world needing to be stuck up for but that doesnt mean try to strike down the others with factless accusations

[BrickJames]

Yawn.

[Fafnir]

The bigger story is that he probably does steroids or HGH now. 

If that ever comes out as a story, sure.

I'm not one for assassinating a man's character on assumptions.

That's not to say he doesn't (or didn't) but naive as it is, i still believe your innocent until proven otherwise.

If LeBron didn't want to be speculated about publicly, she shouldn't have or wouldn't have signed up to be in the NBA. 

But LeBron isn't the one complaining about a completely blind accusation. So this sentence is not really apt.

I do think any athlete should expect some sort of PED rumor now a days, but that doesn't mean we should just nod our heads when people just spout off random accusations.

True.  But similarly, I don't think people need to defend professional athletes either.  There's far too many people in the world who actually need someone to stick up for them to waste time defending a professional athlete making tens of millions of dollars per year.  

We're on a NBA basketball internet forum. The argument that we have better uses of our energy is pretty hollow.

[lon3lytoaster]

I'll say the same thing I said about Michael Phelps.. Whoopde doo.

I'll try not to argue the legality of pot, but really big deal. He got stoned a few times (probably more) it's part of the culutre, and at least he isn't like Vin Baker or Keon Clark... The alcohol is worse for you than weed.

And it certainly hasn't effected his game.

[Gomesfan]

I say Take two and pass so the blunt will last!!!!

Gomes: "[dang] Bron your ball hog and a blunt hog, pass the blunt man!"

[dark_lord]

a large percentage of kids in high school experiment, lbj is no different.  it is no big deal.

[crownsy]

The bigger story is that he probably does steroids or HGH now. 

If that ever comes out as a story, sure.

I'm not one for assassinating a man's character on assumptions.

That's not to say he doesn't (or didn't) but naive as it is, i still believe your innocent until proven otherwise.

If LeBron didn't want to be speculated about publicly, she shouldn't have or wouldn't have signed up to be in the NBA. 

But LeBron isn't the one complaining about a completely blind accusation. So this sentence is not really apt.

I do think any athlete should expect some sort of PED rumor now a days, but that doesn't mean we should just nod our heads when people just spout off random accusations.

True.  But similarly, I don't think people need to defend professional athletes either.  There's far too many people in the world who actually need someone to stick up for them to waste time defending a professional athlete making tens of millions of dollars per year.  

How is affording someone the benefit of the doubt when no proof, or indeed any credible accusation "sticking up" for them?

It's kinda what our entire justice system and American ideals are based on...That pesky innocent until proven guilty thing.

[cdif911]

but he never had relations with that woman?

[crownsy]

but he never had relations with that woman?

it depends on what your definition of the word "is" is

[Brendan]

On his new book, he admits to smoking maryjane in high school. 

...

That is not necessarily something surprising, although somehow I doubt that he only did it once.  That would mean that he didnt even get high.

Serious yawn. I'd guess the trial rate of weed among NBA players is higher than the general public. This was always a statistical probability.

Secondly - he's probably clearing the way for the presidential run in the future - drugs in your auto-bio are the coolest, ask BHO.

[RAcker]

The bigger story is that he probably does steroids or HGH now. 

Does that come in a smokeable form?   

[crownsy]

On his new book, he admits to smoking maryjane in high school. 

...

That is not necessarily something surprising, although somehow I doubt that he only did it once.  That would mean that he didnt even get high.

Serious yawn. I'd guess the trial rate of weed among NBA players is higher than the general public. This was always a statistical probability.

Secondly - he's probably clearing the way for the presidential run in the future - drugs in your auto-bio are the coolest, ask BHO.

not as cool as coke, thats reserved for GWB 

[Fafnir]

On his new book, he admits to smoking maryjane in high school. 

...

That is not necessarily something surprising, although somehow I doubt that he only did it once.  That would mean that he didnt even get high.

Serious yawn. I'd guess the trial rate of weed among NBA players is higher than the general public. This was always a statistical probability.

Secondly - he's probably clearing the way for the presidential run in the future - drugs in your auto-bio are the coolest, ask BHO.

not as cool as coke, thats reserved for GWB 

From his book I thought it was implied that he used coke as well though. Doesn't really matter, people experiment.

[fairweatherfan]

On his new book, he admits to smoking maryjane in high school. 

...

That is not necessarily something surprising, although somehow I doubt that he only did it once.  That would mean that he didnt even get high.

Serious yawn. I'd guess the trial rate of weed among NBA players is higher than the general public. This was always a statistical probability.

Secondly - he's probably clearing the way for the presidential run in the future - drugs in your auto-bio are the coolest, ask BHO.

not as cool as coke, thats reserved for GWB 

Nah, Obama did coke too, according to his autobio.  But then again, Bush smoked pot too, so it's all good.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4282799.stm

LeBron smoking pot isn't unusual or unexpected.  I think ESPN's gonna be disappointed by the collective yawn this story gets, but it's a slow sports month anyway.