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Is LeBron James even a human? A question no longer associated with the LA Lakers star just because of skills but age factor too. And when you continue averaging 20+ points through the season, dropping triple-doubles now and then, the question makes even more sense.
Even an impressive feat? Not even existing physical issues seem to be slowing him down. No wonder former Golden State Warriors star Gilbert Arenas couldn’t contain his amazement while discussing LeBron James’ recent performance on Gil’s Arenas.
After missing two games because of left foot pain, the Lakers star returned to lead his team to a 116-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Arenas in his signature playful style, joked that James might not even be human. “We gotta thank Elon Musk… Robot… He [LeBron] had to go down to the Tesla… Get them batteries recharged,” Arenas said. “Y’all seen him running right, jumping… I had to hit him like, yo, yo, yo… You can’t come back on day one with the new battery charge, brother. You got a limp a little or something…”
Who could blame Arenas for the banter? LeBron’s stats from the game—18 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists—hardly screamed someone struggling with foot pain. It was the kind of comeback that leaves fans wondering: Does this man even slow down?
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Interestingly, LeBron James didn’t even take the break willingly. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin revealed it took some convincing to get him to rest. Even James admitted, “If it was up to just me, I probably would’ve played. It would’ve been hard to keep me away from it.” But thankfully, he listened to his team, and it paid off.
Reflecting on his return, Bron said, “I had an opportunity to take more days and get my mind, body, and everything where I wanted it to be for tonight. And it worked out.” Yet even during his downtime, LeBron wasn’t exactly kicking back with his feet up. At nearly 40 years old (he hits that milestone on December 30), James stays locked in.
“I did a lot of rehabbing, a lot of training still to make sure that I was ready to go tonight. Didn’t want to get too much out of shape,” he said. Is it any wonder Arenas sees something superhuman in LeBron? And he, anyway, wouldn’t be the first one to suspect that there’s something that Bron does to his body, costing him millions.
Rumors of LeBron James spending $1.5 million on his body every year come to light
LeBron James is redefining what it means to age in the NBA. At 39, heading into his 22nd season, he’s still performing like a cornerstone player. Think about that for a second—how many athletes can claim to dominate at this level for so long? Cristiano Ronaldo springs to our minds, doesn’t he?
Naturally, his longevity sparks curiosity. One of the biggest rumors surrounding James is that he spends a jaw-dropping $1.5 million each year on his body. Cryotherapy, hyperbaric chambers, red light therapy—you name it, and it’s been tied to his routine. But has anyone ever stopped to ask if that figure is even accurate?
Well, James himself addressed this in Netflix’s Starting 5. “I’ve heard this crazy notion about how much money I spend on my body per year, and I kind of just chuckle,” he said. No big revelations here—he didn’t spill the actual amount. Instead, he shifted the conversation, reminding everyone his success has been about more than just money.
It’s time and consistency that make the real difference! All hail King James!
