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“I want the SOB out of here” — How the NBA’s drug problem got Ron Harper traded out of Cleveland – Basketball Network

Ron Harper

Ron Harper

Like any other society, a drug problem hounded the NBA, especially in the 70s and 80s. Cocaine was their drug of choice, and even a young Michael Jordan witnessed his teammates on a drug binge. By 1983, a drug act was implemented to eliminate the drugs destroying the league. Apart from getting rid of the powdery substance, the league needed to pluck out the paranoia attached to it. Ron Harper fell victim to such phobias. So much so that he was booted out of the Cleveland Cavaliers due to his suspected drug links.

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