Josh Howard admits...

[RenegadeLonghorn]

to using marijuana during the offseason.

DALLAS -- Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard brought unexpected and possibly unprecedented attention to himself Friday, just hours before Game 3 of the Mavericks' first-round series with New Orleans, by openly discussing his offseason marijuana use on Dallas' ESPN Radio affiliate.

Expounding on comments about marijuana that he made over the weekend to The Dallas Morning News, Howard joined "The Michael Irvin Show" on ESPN Radio 103.3 FM on Friday afternoon and told the Hall of Fame wide receiver that he "probably" would not smoke marijuana in-season even if the league did not have a random testing program but described "smoking weed in the offseason sometimes" as his "personal choice and personal opinion."

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[WilyWestbrook0]

Regardless of one's opinion on marijuana, the fact is that it's illegal. He shouldn't be blaring this out to the public. Very dumb thing to admit out loud.

[GriffeyJr.FAN3]

what a dumbass, wow, and what a time to bring that up. maybe he was high when he said it? lol

[angel0430]

Regardless of one's opinion on marijuana, the fact is that it's illegal. He shouldn't be blaring this out to the public. Very dumb thing to admit out loud.

x2. Especially when you have kids watching tha game and see the players as their heroes and role models

[RenegadeLonghorn]

He's been getting slammed by the press and NBA fans (and non fans). This was a big time mistake that could haunt him the rest of his career.