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Mark Cuban OK With Limited Steroid Use For Injuries
Pittsburgh, PA (AHN) – Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban reportedly indicated Tuesday that he is not totally against the use of steroids in sports as long as it is administered under proper supervision.
Speaking at a University of Pittsburgh forum Tuesday, the outspoken basketball team owner addressed the topic when asked about the 10-game suspension of Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis during last season’s playoffs.
Lewis allegedly claimed that the elevated testosterone level in the test results were due to an over-the-counter supplement he took which contained a banned substance.
Though Cuban admitted during the forum that he is no expert on the subject, he pulled no punches in saying that steroids could have a legal and useful place in sports.
With proper doctor supervision, it could help athletes recover from injuries as long as there are no long-term health risks involved, he added.
Also in the forum, Cuban, a Pittsburgh-area native, denied speculations linking him in the purchase of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Cuban purchased a majority stake in the Mavericks in Jan. 2000 for $285 million from H. Ross Perot Jr.
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