Reader: Weed Is a Winner On and Off the Court

We’ve come a long way since Carmelo Anthony was castigated for getting caught with cannabis in 2004. Viewed as the future king of the city at the time, the Denver Nuggets player landed in hot water after weed was found in his backpack at Denver International Airport.

But now, under a proposed collective-bargaining agreement between NBA owners and the league’s players’ union, players could invest in and promote cannabis and sports gambling companies in states where they are legal. NBA owners have also agreed to remove cannabis from the league’s banned-substances list, officially making it a legal substance in the NBA. So not only could you see an active NBA player in a dispensary, but you might shop in a dispensary owned by an NBA player.

In their comments on the Westword Facebook post of the story, though, readers wonder if this is a winning proposal. Says Chloe: 

This will be the worst business they could get in right now.

Adds Santino: 

Ten years too late.

Asks Tucker: 

The weed industry is tanking; why would they do that?

Counters Phil:

 Weed is a winner on and off the court.

Responds Jessica: 

It’s a multi-billion-dollar industry… the State of Colorado makes millions off the taxes alone.

Suggests Joe:

Keep your eye on the ball, Nuggets!

Advises Andy:  

Do not let your fans down. You can do it: Put your hearts into the game.

Concludes Erica: 

Let’s go Nuggies!!!!

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