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.
LeBron James has gone through a major body transformation since the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted him out of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in 2003
James’ frame changed in different stages of his NBA career, but he’s always boasted a ripped physique that allowed him to dominate on the court
Time and again, James, 38, has shown he is absolutely obsessed with beating Father Time, putting countless of his current and former teammates in a state of shock.
His business partner Maverick Carter once revealed the 6-foot-9 forward spends about $1.5 million a year to take care of his body and mind.
LeBron’s been using electrical stimulation, ice baths, heat pads, electrolyte-rich fluids, and specially designed diets while hardly leaving the gym to stay in shape and prolong his career.
He’s also been working with condition specialists — as well as organizing late shootarounds after underwhelming games and grueling offseason workouts himself.
That doesn’t mean the four-time NBA champion’s physique hasn’t changed over the years, even though he’s been listed at 250 pounds for most of his career.
LeBron proved to be physically capable of competing with NBA stars from the moment he stepped on the hardwood in his Cleveland Cavaliers debut.
But the St. Vincent-St. Mary alum bulked up significantly over the next few years.
James appeared to boast a particularly muscular frame in his four-year stint with the Miami Heat between 2010-2014 with many considering that to be the most dominant version of the Akron native.