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Jay Williams wants the NBA to stop punishing players for marijuana use

Jay Williams says it's time for the NBA to accept that its players use marijuana. The former Bulls guard and current ESPN analyst told FoxBusiness.com that 75 to 80 percent of NBA players use the drug.

“You see pictures of guys in California going in and getting their medical marijuana cards. And I’m not just saying athletes, let’s talk about society," Williams said. "I know a lot of people that use it. It’s something that the whole world is becoming more progressive with.

“I know so many athletes that play on Percocet. Have you ever taken Percocet by the way?