LeBron James is frequently praised for his stamina; for a player to still be performing at an MVP level at the age of 38 is simply unheard of.
His greatness has become almost normalized for NBA fans, but some question how he’s made it happen. Everyone knows LeBron James spends a fortune on his body and that his discipline is incredible. But there are questions about PEDs (performance-enhancing drugs) and a recent wild claim has brought that up again.
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“They got some performance enhancers,” former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen said. “Like if the world understood what LeBron did, like other basketball players will hear what LeBron does and go ‘yeah that doesn’t matter…’”
This is a huge accusation to make and something that is entirely unwarranted. The NBA has regular drug testing, and players complain about how often and randomly they are pulled in for tests. Sonnen hasn’t provided much proof other than his word either, making this even harder to believe. And NBA fans were quick to react to the news, with many defending King James.
One fan put it simply, saying the NBA community is more trustworthy than Sonnen: “So many NBA players over the past say decade have praised LeBron for his work ethic on and off the court. Now we gon listen to this fighter guy for what?”
LeBron James is one of the biggest celebrities on the planet, and maybe that’s why he has to deal with things like this. This take on why Sonnen is talking about James makes sense: “Easy clout. Say something slanderous about Bron and boom you got some clout.”
“For my non-MMA followers, DO NOT believe what this man Chael Sonnen says,” said an MMA fan, calling Sonnen out.
For my non mma followers, DO NOT believe what this man chael sonnen says https://t.co/zzcvP7Esd6
— oliver (@oliverrr33) March 11, 2023
And one NBA fan couldn’t resist a shot at Sonnen, writing, “Quick question if y’all taking the same stuff why does LeBron look like that and you look the way you do?”
Why Would People Even Think LeBron James Takes PEDs?
The answer is simple, LeBron James has been playing at an unfathomable level. The King has averaged 29.6 points and 8.4 rebounds per game in his 20th season in the NBA. No other player even comes close to having recorded similar numbers at this age.
Ultimately, accusations like this are likely always done for clout. LeBron James’ incredible athleticism and continued greatness make him an easy target for claims like these. But a lot of the time, including with this one from Sonnen, these takes are not worth the paper they are printed on.
Source: https://fadeawayworld.net
