The NBA has decided to suspend the Atlanta Hawks Forward for 25 games for use of a banned substance.
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Breaking News: John Collins has been suspended for 25 games
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Tests showed that John Collins has been using a growth hormone which violates the NBA’s anti-drug policy.
Collins tested positive for Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 2, league says. https://t.co/p8rVl51PT8
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 5, 2019
The Hawks Forward has since apologized for the use of the substance.
"…frustrated and disappointed in myself for putting all us in this position. I have always been incredibly careful about what I put in my body, but I took a supplement, which unbeknownst to me, had been contaminated with an illegal component. I plan to appeal my suspension…" https://t.co/DaNjSEgRrr
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 5, 2019