NBA players tend to invest their money into different ventures. After all, they have no shortage of millions to diversify. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is one of the best examples there is on how to make money off of smart investments. From car washes and chicken restaurants to owning the likeness to Muhammad Ali and Marilyn Monroe, Big Diesel is a big businessman. But another active player that is making some big moves in the business world is none other than Kevin Durant.

KD has his money invested in multiple professional sports teams. Another thing Durant has invested a lot in is marijuana-related businesses. Here is the two-time NBA champion sharing a hilarious story involving marijuana and the NBA Commissioner.

Kevin Durant and his marijuana story about Adam Silver

Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant has invested his money in various different ventures over the years. However, the two-time Finals MVP has also been a strong advocate of marijuana usage and has invested in businesses related to it. This has been a rising area of interest for athletes since the legalization process began.

Recently, the 13-time All-Star sat down for an interview on CNBC’s tie-up with Boardroom on Gameplan. That is where KD shared a hilarious story that involved him talking to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver about marijuana. 

During the interview, the host asked if Adam Silver intervened when Durant was investing in marijuana-related businesses. After all, it was on the list of banned substances for the NBA.

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Durant went on to say, “I advocated for him to take off marijuana from the banned substance list. I just felt like it was becoming a thing around the country, around the world. The stigma behind it wasn’t as negative as it was before. It doesn’t affect you in any negative way.”

The host was curious as to how KD persuaded the NBA Commissioner. Durant went on to say, “Well he smelt it when I walked in. So, I didn’t really have to say much. He kind of understood where this was going. It’s the NBA man. Everybody does it. It’s like wine at this point.”

With public sentiments changing on the substance, the Slim Reaper just wants the league to stay with the times. Much like KD himself has.

Durant’s other business ventures

Kevin Durant may be an advocate for marijuana but the 2014 MVP has invested his money in multiple other ventures as well.

Some of the companies that Durant has invested his money in are Alt, Overtime, Thrive Global, Mercury, and Lively to name a few, according to Yahoo Sports.

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And with a star like KD investing in a company, it has often brought more notable names to the fold. 

Durant is also the founder of Thirty-Five Ventures along with his long-time agent, Rich Kleiman. His company has ownership stakes in e-sports ventures as well.

So it is safe to say that Kevin Durant has his money well invested.