For any player, conditioning during the off-season is extremely crucial to how the start of the season works out for them. For 39-year-old LeBron James, it is more important than others as he has to focus on recovery and avoid anything that will cause fatigue. While doing so, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar gave an update on his progress.
I don’t play about my recovery process. Treat your body how you treat/ed the first car you bought.
LeBron James on his official Instagram account
An earlier post suggested he strapped on the recovery gear after coming back from training. LeBron James has always talked openly about recovery and how it has helped him play for all these years. This post showing his feet and knees strapped so that they could recover is crucial as he is about to play in year 22.
For a man who spends $1.5 million on his body, it should come as no surprise. LeBron James is training this early as the Paris Olympics is just around the corner. He mentioned in his podcast that he would give his body complete rest in the month of May. Then in June, he will start light training as he prepares to win another gold medal.
LeBron James showing off his recovery after training (image via LeBron James/IG)Then once back, he will again focus on recovery as he will then have to get ready for NBA training camp which generally starts around September end or October first week. Normally, he would still be resting if the season was over. But he wants to bring the respect back for Team USA at the Paris Olympics.
LeBron James focused on winning another Gold for Team USA
After the FIBA World Championship debacle, LeBron James started recruiting his fellow superstars to join him in bringing back the respect Team USA lost. He rallied the troops to win another Gold and show the world that the US are the best basketball nation in the world.
He immediately got the support of a lot of superstars and most of them made their intentions clear. They want to be a part of this team. Now Team USA has confirmed their 12-man roster. James will have Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry alongside him. But he will also have Los Angeles Lakers teammate, Anthony Davis and new to Team USA, Joel Embiid.
All in all, a superstar-laden team that should bring back the respect it lost in the FIBA Championship. It shows the dedication of the all-time leading scorer as he has started his training and recovery this early.
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