Is 420 a sport? 15 famous athletes with stoner credentials

 By 
Sam Laird
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If the sports gods held a party for some of history's leading athletes, who'd duck out back for a safety meeting?

We feel pretty confident Bill Walton would be there. Tim Lincecum, too. And did you know Bob Marley's son Rohan played college football with The Rock?

In other news, 420 is upon us, marking the annual occasion for marijuana enthusiasts to -- well, to smoke of pot. In that way, it's like most other days. But beyond that, 420 is a celebration of cannabis culture and a time for fans and proponents of the plant/drug/medicine to mark its emerging mainstream acceptance.

In honor of 420 -- and in honor of cannabis, and in honor of these games we love -- let's take a look at 15 sports stars with stoner credentials. From OGs to more recent entries, the safety meeting has assembled.

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BONUS: 420 Myths Debunked

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