July 1, 201610 yr O.J. Mayo dismissed and disqualified from NBA for violation of drug policy The Rose Hill, North College Hill, Huntington Prep, USC former player has been kicked out of the NBA for violating the NBA's drug policy. He can aplly for reinstatement in 2 years.
July 1, 201610 yr Article does not tell which drugs he used; however the list of prohibited drugs of abuse under the NBA's collective bargaining agreement are: "amphetamines and its analogs, cocaine, LSD, opiates (heroin, codeine and morphine), and PCP." OJ Mayo really messed up.
July 1, 201610 yr Author I remember watching him in high school many times. When he was at Huntington, they played Scott County and him and Bud Mackey were tearing it up. It's sad to see 2 guys with incredible talent lose a great opportunity to drugs
July 1, 201610 yr Chris Andersen was suspended for 2 years and returned to the NBA and has played for 9 years after that. It will be interesting to see how determined OJ is to return to the NBA.
July 2, 201610 yr Wonder if he go over seas or just retire? He's still young. I expect to see him back in the league.
July 2, 201610 yr He's still young. I expect to see him back in the league. I'm not saying he won't make it back but his window of opportunity will be small. His numbers were way down and I don't see much demand for a non shooting, shooting guard.
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