The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Some of these athletes struggled with alcoholism for years, while others quit based on family history. He admitted to staff members that he had a cocaine problem. Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Its no secret that the NBA was a drinkers league at one point, for both players and coaches. Jordans longtime coach Phil Jackson famously ended each work night with a beer and a smoke. So did Coach Don Nelson. 40 Male Celebrities Who Don't Drink Alcohol. Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, and Rob Lowe are among a large cast of A-listers who are committed to sobriety. Some people abstain from alcohol because of serious addiction. Others do it because booze just doesn't jive with their lifestyle. His six-year career was a disappointment and Bedford was a heavy drug user and never reached his full potential. He was also an alcoholic. In 2014, Dennis Rodman cleaned up his act by checking into an alcohol rehab center to "decompress.". The rapper struggled with his addiction to alcohol for many of his teenage years before getting sober at the age of 25. Shaqs always b*in and complaining like, You guys, I dont want to drink, I dont drink and I got nothing to do when I get off work, and blah blah blah blah blah.. For someathletes, thismight mean the occasional glass of wine to relax at the end of the day; for others, it means havingstashes of Hennessy waiting for you inthe locker roomat halftime. Cristiano Ronaldo does not drink alcohol at all because his father died after years of alcohol abuse. For the past few years, people have started to notice a trend. After struggling with mixed substance abuse in the '70s and '80s when he was entering the acting scene in New York City, Jackson realized he needed to get clean if he wanted to be serious about his career. After a game 4 suspension in the 2013 NBA Playoffs with the New York Knicks, Smith decided to prepare for his return in the most J.R. Smith way possiblegetting completely wasted before the game anddrinking boozestraight out the bottle. When reporters asked Fuzzy Thurston how he kept warm, he explains nothing does the trick quite like pounding 10 shots of vodka. They travel alone, with spouses, and with teammates. Career Averages: 14.8 points, 7 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 steals, Best Season: 1984-85, Nets (20.1 points, 8.2 assists, 5.6 rebounds, 3 steals). Youre trapped on a plane for however many hours with little to no options for entertainment. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. They were a massive disappointment, yes, but also so transcendent for brief moments. i read ray allen doesn't during the season and encourages his young teammates to follow suit. Now thats dedication. Perhaps the saddest story of all, Len Bias was taken with the second-overall selection in the famed 1986 draft. Pharrell Williams has been open about living the sober lifestyle for quite a while now, telling Paper Magazine, "Everybody else can do what they want, but that stuff isn't for me," back in 2004. Do you know of any players specifically that don't drink alcohol. Ive never had any drugs, and I had a little taste of alcohol when I was 12 years old, but thats about it., This Sex and the City star was quoted in a passage by Marie Claire U.K. expressing how she didn't think she would make it past the age of 30. Make no mistake, though, players drink. Clark, the 13th-overall pick, was expected to become a solid player in the NBA after attending the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. He would sign with the Philadelphia 76ers after the season, and his numbers declined drastically. All Rights Reserved. The British tennis player told the Daily Record that he easily gave up drinking alcohol in his late teenage years, explaining "I always wanted to see how far I could go in the sport. https://t.co/v8WoYPtnNz pic.twitter.com/AOarKBgTBd. These people are human, they probably do things they "shouldn't". Bedford was waived after the season and failed to sign with another team. "I want to kiss you. '", The comedian and actress expressed her dislike for alcohol in a red carpet interview at the 2014 Emmys where she tells E! I mean honestly, even though their contracts are dependent upon their ability, they've already made it. However, his career would be cut short after he was banned from the NBA for substance-abuse problems prior to the 1991-92 season. Obviously, this probably wont fly that well with LeBron, a known wine connoisseur. In Stablers autobiography,Snake, he details his tendency to play games half-drunk or hungover. These isolation measures, naturally, require the NBA players to leave their home comforts while they set up camp in Disney hotel rooms. Check out DWade Cellars to purchase. He said, Yeah, I bought a hookah bar so I have somewhere to go after the show. Were like thats how you solve a problem., A Hookah can be relaxing and tranquil, something that definitely helps when youre wired. The Iron Man star openly talked about his battle with substance abuse in his 2014 Vanity Fair cover story, revealing that he has now been sober for over 10 years. - Vince Young - Kevin Durant - LaMarcus Aldrige - T.J. Ford - D.J. do players go out and not drink? WebSome of these NBA players should have a breathalyser to start their vehicles.. The country music star struggled early on in his career with his substance abuse addiction upon entering the Nashville music scene. "These chocolate chip cookies gooder than a mug. Washburn returned to the Warriors in late March, but still played poorly. Famous Men You'd Want To Have A Beer With, The 50+ Most Beautiful Influencers Of 2023. #NationalRosDay Three by Wade Ros is the move. Several famous NFL players, basketball stars and MLB legends have quit drinking. Some of these athletes struggled with alcoholism for years, while others quit based on family history. One famous baseball player even opened a clinic to help other athletes who struggle with alcohol abuse. Who is the most famous athlete who has quit drinking? During the infamous Ice Bowl oneNew Years Eve of 1967, the Packers played againstthe Dallas Cowboys while battling arctic temperatures of-15 degrees Fahrenheit. https://firstwefeast.com/drink/2015/08/athletes-drinking-habits Its been 10 years since Baker had a drink, a sickness that cost him an All-Star NBA career, put immeasurable strain on his family and depleted more than $100 He was dealt to the Warriors at the beginning of the 1982-83 season. To find out more about the exploits of Shaquille ONeal, click here, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. A photo posted by @woodysports on Jul 28, 2015 at 6:39pm PDT, Sport:Football @jimmybutler @carmeloanthony #winelovers, A post shared by dwyanewade (@dwyanewade) on Jul 10, 2017 at 5:41pm PDT. Even guys making league minimum are making more than 90%+ of the American population, which is more than probably 98% of the world's population. He would be given a second chance in 1988, but was kicked out of the league again for two more failed drug tests for cocaine. This former shooting guard retired from professional basketball in 2020. David Moye. ", The singer publicly announced why he stopped drinking alcohol in a tweet back in 2015 that was linked to a tell-all article on the subject. that she's never had a drink in her life and doesn't plan to. I'm sure they have a policy that says you better not show up hungover or drunk to a practice/game or else you're gonna get suspended by the team and probably murdered by your teammates. The actor admits that sobriety truly enabled him to get inside of playing a character in a deeper way. Professional athletes rock ridiculous rigs all year round. The British media mogul struggled with her alcohol and drug addictions the most when her parents, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, were experiencing life-threatening illnesses in the early 2000s. "I want to kiss you. All of those come with an 'anymore.' The reality TV star made it clear that he has been sober for almost fifteen years now after sending out a celebratory tweet in 2013 marking the anniversary of his sobriety. Going by videos LeBron has posted to his personal Instagram account, one of those comforts is red wine. 2023 Complex Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Those dudes can probably shake it off and even be fine for practice the next day. They drink in-season, or else the few players that have gotten DUI's in the past couple years would have gotten blown up by their teams. Many NBA players have posted on social media about traveling to wine-rich areas of the world, like Napa, Italy, and France, according to ESPN. After being drafted by the Suns in 1991, Dumas made the team, but was suspended for the entire season due to a failed random drug test. Habit:Sneaking alcohol during games. Baseball legend Wade Boggs found the cure to his cross-country flight boredomby drinking away his weariness. It helped them replace the body fluids theyve sweated away. We cant be sure whether or notJordan actually drank a six pack after every singlegame,butwe wouldnt be surprised if the rumors were true. Press J to jump to the feed. NOTE: I did not put David Thompson or Shawn Kemp on this list because their careers were rather decent. After being reinstated, Dumas played in 48 games, starting 32 of them,posting career averages of 15.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. I (kept it) in my locker. Marshals found him boarding a bus in Houston, Texas, and he was subsequently brought back to Danville, Ill. Perry is happy to admit now "the best thing about me is that if an alcoholic comes up to me and says, 'Will you help me stop drinking?' He also added that he "never played a game sober" and that he would drink alcohol during halftime of NBA games. Smart move by The Diesel., ONeal Is No Stranger To Purchasing Businesses. 10 Athletes with Notable and Insane Drinking Habits. Were like, Whats that? He says I bought a hookah bar., Were like what? Although I can't "prove it", if Shareef Abdur-Rahim Info Page and Nazr Mohammad are truly Muslim then both of them don't drink alcohol. In the 1984 offseason, Wiggins signed with the Houston Rockets and immediately challenged Lewis Lloyd for a starting spot. Theyve been doing it for decades. Surprised? Fox News came under a severe amount of Twitter mockery on Monday after it suggested the notion that American Olympians might celebrate a gold medal victory by drinking alcohol was somehow shocking. Thought to be the next Walt Frazier, Richardson didn't quite live up to that sort of hype. Theyve dedicated their lives to mastering the craft of understanding wine. I know how to do that. The NBA on TNT guys are always having fun on set at the expense of the current NBA players they cover or one another. Known for his loud fashion sense and over-the-top personality, Daly lives to wreak havoc. Osbourne has now successfully been living in sobriety for over seven years. J.R. Smith. A photo posted by Nicol Coppiardi (@nicolocoppiardi14) on Jul 29, 2015 at 10:34am PDT, Sport:Soccer I mean, they were playing the Lakers who suck right now, but KD still destroyed them. 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Despite many of the roles the TV and film actress has played in the past, Gillian Jacobs revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Dwyane Wade launched his own label, Wade Cellars, in California. Were sure it wont be long until he has his own winery, as well. I couldn't care less about the team strugg-a-ling," he said to the interviewer Suzy Kolber. After the 1982-83 season, Lewis signed with the Houston Rockets and had a breakout season. That season, Wiggins posted his best career season. According to ESPN, several other NBA stars, including JJ Redick of the New Orleans Pelicans have taken to drinking wine as a daily stress reliever (some players love wine, so much so that they have invested in their own brands). Unfortunately for Best, his love for alcohol eventually developed into a full-on addiction, to the point where he was willing to steal money out of a strangers purse in order to buy himself a drink. Now he sets out to help others who have also faced the same struggles in his new book Recovery: Freedom from our Addictions, available for pre-order now. Many NBA players have posted on social media about traveling to wine-rich areas of the world, like Napa, Italy, and France, according to ESPN. After all, MJ is the greatest of all time. I couldn't care less about the team strugg-a-ling," he said to the interviewer Suzy Kolber. Several famous NFL players, basketball stars and MLB legends have quit drinking. "Definitely wine," says Vernon Peterson, a member of the NBA's facilities team in his 16th year with the league. He explained in a interview with A photo posted by Benji (@yashimodo) on Aug 19, 2015 at 9:33pm PDT, Sport: Basketball Pumps Players' Booze Biz. LeBron James tours wineries and asks lots of questions about everything from soil differences to how production costs. The English comedian and actor has been publicly open about his addictions for quite some time now, celebrating 14 years of sobriety at this point. The day after he was drafted, Bias and his father flew to Washington, D.C. for an NBA club draft appearance and a product endorsement signing with the Celtics' coaches and management. Who knows, maybe someday well attend wine tastings offered by our favorite NBA players. Didn't someone say before that "flu-like symptoms" usually means hangover? While we've all had one too many cocktails or whatever it may be at that Thursday evening happy hour, many, including some of our favorite celebrities, have chosen to abstain from the act of drinking alcohol all together. He was reinstated in September 1989, and played just 19 games for Houston that season. 6.4K; 7/18/2021 8:03 AM PT A photo posted by Golf Channel (@golfchannel) on Jul 16, 2015 at 7:46am PDT. I have never been hungover, and though Im from Spain, where socializing inevitably involves alcohol, Im able to have a fun time and even go out until 7 in the morning without feeling the need to drink. It wasn't admired because it had many great players, but because four of the top seven players used drugs heavily (You will read about those players shortly). That night, it was reported by local police that Bias' car was spotted in one of the city's worst drug neighborhoods. Its always fun to find a new hobby. Getting plastered is probably another. However, the comments made no sense because alcohol didn't violate the substance-abuse program. This was a few years back, though. The NBA Hall of Famer went on to admit that the specific moment left a sour taste in his mouth, and the four-time NBA champions hatred for beer and all alcoholic products sustained for a while. He has also been open about his addiction to gambling. They actually thought beer was hydrating. lmao! ", Despite misleading advertisements on her Instagram, Kim Kardashian West stays away from alcohol altogether. Dumas was waived after the 1994-95 season. Sign up for the LeBron Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Like with the Warriors, he would play just two seasons for Washington before signing with the San Antonio Spurs. The Magic Mike star revealed that he didn't have much choice but to get sober in an interview with the Huffington Post. The lead singer of Coldplay admits the band indulged in a party phase early on in their career, but now Martin himself completely embraces the sober life. Its hard enough recovering after games and back to backs but see how sore you are after you've been playing basketball and then drinking. She opens about substance abuse addiction in her Interview cover story that followed that same year. In 2003, Joe Namath appeared drunk during a TV interview. In 1986, the Rockets faced off against the Celtics in the NBA Finals. Harris expressed "I stopped drinking because it actually was making me ill. It was that kinda night!!! So while there are not rules, the stuff still happens, and I think some teams let the players make the bad decisions and pay for it in another way. In his acceptance speech, Lowe explained She inspired me to get sober. We are not making it all up in our heads, thinking well of Kris Dunn because we want to: he has real talents to bring, and a body that for the time being will allow him to use them. He was released and latched on with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Nurse Jackie star has been sober for almost 25 years now, admitting that the support of her friends and family is truly what has helped her the most. The Athletics Fred Katz wrote a story published on Thursday, detailing that the various amenities available to players at their respective hotels, including fishing excursions, golf courses, barbers, and manicurists have one common rule: no alcoholic beverages allowed. 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