I saw Jason Kidd drop a one step layup last night. Every sport allows it's stars to get the benefit of the doubt on calls. You don't think Greg Maddux gets a bigger strike zone to work with than a rookie pitcher on the Padres? This goes on every day in life in almost every situation. I'm given far more leeway at work than my peers due to my good track record.
To say that all NBA players are not intelligent is a very ignorant statement to make. They may not be able to discuss politics with the world's "elite", but it's not like every politician or wanna be politician is a mensa either. Smoking pot is not a big deal either. It should be an individual decision not a government crime.
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