Many are amazed that LeBron James is still playing basketball at an elite level at the age of 39. If anyone doubted he’s still a legitimately great player, he reminded everyone during this summer’s Olympics in Paris by helping to lead Team USA to a gold medal and being named the MVP of the men’s basketball tournament.
He has continued to play so well after all these years because he has been diligent about taking care of his body. He reportedly invests at least $1 million a year into keeping his body right, but he also places a lot of importance on keeping his mind in tip-top shape.
Nigel Hayes-Davis, who had a very brief stint in the NBA several years ago, was on the USA Basketball Men’s Select Team this summer. While there, he got a glimpse at exactly how James prepares himself mentally before a game, and he said recently the Los Angeles Lakers superstar engages in meditation sessions as part of his pre-game routine (at 13:04).
“I’m just watching him,” recalled the 29-year-old. “He did his warm-up, he does his stretches and then he does like his 20-25 minutes… You know, does his little meditation thing and goes out there and is LeBron James…What he does on the commercials is real.”
A few years ago, James did a commercial for the company Calm, which markets an app that helps people manage anxiety and enjoy better and longer sleep. In addition to working on his mental fitness, James has credited getting plenty of sleep for his amazing longevity.
Just weeks from now, he will begin his 22nd NBA season, and it shouldn’t surprise anyone if he continues to have the type of production he has had for two decades now.
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Publish date : 2024-09-02 01:01:00
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