Smoking cigars, testing out his golf swing, and even grooving to Indian music, LeBron James has been enjoying life this summer. Noone in the NBA deserves a break more than him, the oldest active player with more miles than anyone else. But with year 23 right around the corner, the four-time champ realized it was time to return to the lab. Just like that, he was back in Los Angeles, doing what he does best – Hoop!
Putting an end to his vacation, the Lakers star recently had an intense workout session with renowned NBA trainer, Chris Johnson. The JUSHOOP founder shared glimpses of it on Instagram with an inspiring message, “Loading Year 23 @kingjames ‘No clock on the grind when you’re built for forever.’”
Defying Father Time yet again, the video showed a 40-year-old shirtless LeBron throwing down alley-oops, dunking, and of course, working on his shots. Looks like the man is ready to take over the league next year. Despite being the oldest active player, he has shown no signs of slowing down. Last season, Bron played seventy games, averaging 24.4 points and over eight assists. That’s better than most players in their prime.
Of course, LeBron being back in LA working on his craft is a great sign for Laker Nation. Ever since he opted into his $52.6 million player option instead of inking a new extension, there have been speculations of a potential trade. Rich Paul’s official statement only fuelled that buzz, “LeBron wants to compete for a championship… We do want to evaluate what’s best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career.” There are also reports of four teams contacting the agent to inquire about James’ availability.
Concerns grew further when Nikola Jokic’s agent, Miško Ražnatović, recently posted vacation pictures with LeBron and Maverick Carter. Is Miško recruiting Bron? Is LeBron joining the Nuggets? Laker Nation’s mind began spiralling, imagining all potential scenarios. But James returning to the gym gearing up for year 23 has given the fans hope amid his uncertain future.
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Soon after Chris posted the workout video with James, the hoop community went into a frenzy. Comments like “Year 23 GREATEST OF ALL TIME!!!” and “My GOAT he’s back” began flooding in. One impressed fan even compared the veteran superstar to a Gen 3 Toyota 4Runner, saying, “them thangs last forever.” Well, James is truly the epitome of longevity as no athlete in any sport has been this dominant for this long. And he is likely to do the same next season.
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