From the Court to the Cannabusiness

In over 16 years in the NBA, Al Harrington played in more than 1,000 total games, made an appearance in 55 playoff matches, and scored over 13,000 points. However, just by speaking to him, you’d be convinced that he wants to be known more for his success as a cannabis entrepreneur than his time on the court.

In 2011, while the former first round pick was still playing for the Denver Nuggets, Harrington launched Viola Brands, a cannabis company with a focus on social equity, named after his grandmother. The move showed tremendous foresight by the former player, especially considering the widespread cannabis boom the city would see just a few years later. He followed up by launching the CBD company Harrington Wellness as well as an investment in Butter Baby, a minority-owned, female-led edibles company based in Los Angeles. In addition to business interest, cannabis also played an important role in Harrington’s playing career, as CBD was instrumental in bouncing back from a botched knee surgery.

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