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7 Elite Athletes That Have Used Marijuana


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Michael Phelps Marijuana

Many people and organizations claim that marijuana adversely affects physical and mental abilities, but these elite athletes prove otherwise. They are recognized for both their accolades as professional athletes and their use of marijuana. Here are seven elite athletes who have used marijuana:

1. Michael Phelps – Olympic Swimmer
2. Bill Walton – NBA Legend
3. Ricky Williams – NFL Running Back
4. Tim Lincecum – MLB Pitcher
5. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – NBA Legend
6. Mark Stepnoski – NFL Player
7. Ross Rebagliati – Olympic Snowboarder


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Arizona legalized marijuana for recreational use in November 2020. The law allows adults aged 21+ to purchase, possess and use cannabis. State-licensed cannabis dispensaries began selling recreational marijuana in early 2021. There are over 150 dispensaries in Arizona — a majority of them are in populous areas such as Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff. Recreational cannabis delivery services began operating in 2024.  


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