Every NBA fan is aware of the fact that LeBron James takes his fitness routine very seriously. That is the reason why he has been able to play for so long at the top of his game. He is 38, but there is no lack of dedication toward his game. People who know James often say that his biggest motivation is winning championships. That is what drives him to continue more than individual records. But at the age of 38, there are a lot of obstacles that come the way of an athlete. The body does not work as well as one might hope for. As a result, injuries kept James away from the game several times in recent years.
Last year he missed several games when Anthony Davis carried the team but could not get the team to the postseason. Again this season, James sustained an injury in late February that made him miss as many as 13 games. However, fortune favored the Lakers as they won eight out of those 13 games without LeBron James. That is the reason why the Lakers are still hanging in to get to the top six. But after James returned to the lineup, the team managed to hold onto a three-game winning streak. That is good news for the fans. Amid this, another major update is coming up regarding LeBron’s physical fitness. But what is that? Keep reading to find out.
LeBron James Lost 10 Pounds To Put Less Pressure On His Feet
Recently, a former teammate of LeBron James and a current ESPN analyst, Richard Jefferson, noticed that James might have lost 10 to 12 pounds of weight. The former Cavaliers teammate of James believes that the month-long break has done a lot of good for him. “He needed that break,” mentioned Jefferson. Looks like the King thought it was necessary to reduce the weight of his injured right foot. He needs to stay fit if the Lakers have to reach the finals and win the whole thing. In the postseason, the squad will need the leading scorer to be at his best.
Since he returned, LeBron has not been performing at his best. That can probably be a strategy not to put too much pressure on the right foot. If that is the case, then it shows how fitness-conscious LeBron James is. Even when he was getting his foot fixed, James made sure that he lost adequate weight as well. The Lakers are gradually inching closer to the playoffs as they are only a half-game behind the defending champions, who are currently holding the 6th place in the Western Conference.
Lakers Need James And Davis Both To Stay Fit
At this crucial stage, the Lakers will need James and Davis fit for the rest of the season. Both came out of injuries after missing several games. However, the Lakers look more balanced than ever. The players who came in February have indeed made a lot of difference in the team’s recent success. They have won six games out of the last seven matches.
With only four games to go, the Lakers will meet the Jazz twice, the Suns and the Clippers once each. The next game for the Lakers is against the Jazz tomorrow night which will be their last game on the road in the regular season.