LeBron James broke the norm for all 38-year-olds in the NBA. Amazingly, in his 21st season, Zhan Huang still dominated, performing like an athlete in his prime or early 30s. In his 21-year league career, he's still at the top of the league, even though he's down from his peak. Due to his unusual "longevity", many fans often wonder if "The King" used performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs).
In a recent episode of VladTV, Russell Westbrook's former Thunder teammate Sebastian Telfer touched on the topic when he talked about LeBron James' high school rival, Lenny Cook. Cook was the most promising high school student in 2001 until LeBron James squeezed him out of that position that same year.
At this point, Telfer highlighted that there are a lot of people who accuse LeBron James of using stimulants such as steroids. "If LeBron used steroids, he used them all the time when we were kids," he said. What are you talking nonsense? He's better than everybody just because he used steroids? That's ridiculous. He's better than all of us, and I don't want to hear that. Steroids, hell. ”
Allegations about James' use of PEDs are not new. Earlier this season, Celtics legend Kevin Garnett made a shocking statement that James was using PED, which caused an uproar in the league. The former Boston player's accusations hint at the controversy surrounding the Biogenesis Health Clinic and LeBron's alleged involvement. However, the Lakers star was proven innocent following an investigation by the US Drug Enforcement Administration, suggesting that the charges were just a farce.
LeBron James has maintained a healthy lifestyle since the first day of playing basketball.
LeBron James has adhered to a strict regimen to maintain his body since he was a child. As Sebastian Telfer highlighted, James was already ahead of his peers in high school, thanks entirely to the exercise he put on his body from the beginning. James has maintained this healthy lifestyle, which has allowed him to perform at his best at the highest level of professional basketball.
James has adjusted his body to fit his workout routine, and fitness and recovery are a core part of his daily routine. According to NBC Sports, Maverick Carter once said that Simmons spends $1.5 million a year to maintain this regimen. LeBron's consistency and perseverance are the only reasons why he remains one of the best players in the world at the age of 39.