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Former Warriors star admits he smoked marijuana before most games

Matt Barnes, a beloved bad boy member of the Warriors’ “We Believe” team who last year won a championship ring with Golden State, admitted Friday he smoked marijuana before just about every game during his 14-year career.

Appearing with other ex-NBA players in a forum on why marijuana usage should be allowed in the NBA, Barnes told Bleacher Report he was at his best when he was high.

“All of my best games, I was medicated,” said Barnes, who retired after playing a supporting role during the Warriors’ title run last season.