Chris Bosh said Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell should be given a fair chance.


MUMBAI: Miami Heat hoopster Chris Bosh is saddened by doping allegations against sprint kings Asafa Powell and Tyson Gay and reveals that NBA is very unforgiving on dope cheats.

Doping is proving to be a big menace in sport at the moment. Does doping exist in the NBA?

We take doping very seriously in the NBA. We do get drug-tested constantly during the season and in the off-season. We try to make sure that we keep the sport clean because if a player gets an advantage over the others because of consuming illegal substances, it's not right. Everybody should just work hard and steps should be taken so that everybody is competing on an even keel. We have to make sure that we set the right example for children. If we're doping, they would want to do the same thing. If we stay clean, they would want to stay clean too.

What do you think about the allegations on Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell?

They should be given a fair chance. Tyson said he didn't know what he'd taken and if he has said that then he should have the chance to go to the doping administration and talk to them. They should make a decision based on what they hear from him. If he's guilty, he should face the consequences.

But can that be taken seriously. Aren't professional athletes supposed to know every thing they take?

If you've taken something unknowingly, there's not much you can do about it. Rules are rules. I'm sure he has a lot of people to help him out. If you're dishonest, you can really ruin everything for yourself. You've got to be very careful about the people in your circle. It's unfortunate, but as a professional athlete, you have to be really aware.

On WADA's Whereabouts clause...

As much as they want. If they want to call you, they'll call you... if you don't respond, you've got a problem. We are always available. We always make sure we let them know where we are. We don't want any problems (laughs). Privacy is infringed, it's difficult... but this is something that's necessary and the league mandates it. You've got to follow it.

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