LEBRON James is one of the most athletically gifted sports stars the world has ever seen — and the NBA great has made sure not to waste the outlandish genes he inherited.
The Los Angeles Lakers All-Star has been a perfectionist with an impeccable work ethic since entering the league in 2003, allowing him to compete at the highest level even in Year 21.
3LeBron James has gone through a major body transformation since the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted him out of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in 2003Credit: Getty
James’ body altered during his NBA career, but he always had a ripped physique that allowed him to win.Credit: GettyJames, 38, has repeatedly revealed his obsession with defeating Father Time, shоcking his current and former teammates.Maverick Carter, his business partner, said the 6-foot-9 big spends $1.5 million a year on his body and mind.To keep in shape and prolong his career, LeBron uses electrical stimulation, ice baths, heat pads, electrolyte-rich beverages, and specific meals while seldom leaving the gym.He’s also organized late shootarounds following poor games and hard offseason workouts with condition specialists.Despite being categorized at 250 pounds for most of his career, the four-time NBA champion’s physique has transformed.LeBron showed he could compete with NBA players in his Cleveland Cavaliers debut.However, the St. Vincent-St. Mary graduate bulked out over the following years.Between 2010 and 2014, James appeared to have a notably muscular frame, with many judging that to be his most dominant form.NBA rumors said the four-time MVP weighed 275 pounds.After returning to Cleveland in 2014, LeBron followed a low-carb diet and lost weight.While he didn’t bulldoze opponents in the pаint like he did in Miami, James was still nearly unstoppable and a nightmare to guard.He showed his incredible athleticism with the chase-down block on Andre Iguodala in the 2016 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors.The historic play is credited with sparking Cleveland’s miracle comeback from 3-1 down.The 19-time All-Star has appeared bigger since coming to Los Angeles in 2018, with ex-Lakers colleague Stanley Johnson estimating he is nearing 300 pounds.In his late 30s, he’s lost speed and explosiveness.Despite his aging body, LeBron has remained dominant by changing his game.In recent years, James has focused on playmaking and shooting to compensate for his athletic decline.He topped the league in assists and led the Lakers to their first Championship in 10 years in 2020, using his outstanding court vision and basketball IQ.LeBron has a Greek god body despite being heavy.With his added weight, he could play center for the Lakers when needed.After working hard to extend his career, the NBA GOAT broke the NBA’s scoring record.He also became the league’s first player with 39,000 career points and the most minutes played (regular season and playoffs).In summary, James has lived the saying “No pаin, no gain.”
3James had a particularly muscular physique while with the Miami Heat with many considering that to be the most dominant version of the NBA superstar