Why LeBron WHY????

He’s approaching his 30s. He’s been around 250-260 for about 4-5 years now and he’s been running up and down the court, falling down/taking dives. Do you know what that does to your knees/back?

The man is simply adapting to the game. Next, he’ll be developing his fadeaway and his perimeter game. It’s very smart on his part.

He’s approaching his 30s. He’s been around 250-260 for about 4-5 years now and he’s been running up and down the court, falling down/taking dives. Do you know what that does to your knees/back?

The man is simply adapting to the game. Next, he’ll be developing his fadeaway and his perimeter game. It’s very smart on his part.

 Even if he went down to 235 he’d still be the most physically imposing athlete at his position in the league. 

 Even if he went down to 235 he’d still be the most physically imposing athlete at his position in the league. 

Also, he’ll still be just as strong after all that weight loss. Just because you cut weight doesn’t mean you lose strength. I agree with SpartanGlory.

Also, he’ll still be just as strong after all that weight loss. Just because you cut weight doesn’t mean you lose strength. I agree with SpartanGlory.

I never said he had a high % of fat. Where in my post did I say that?

Also, this is in context of professional athletes (specifically a very strong Lebron James), they hardly lose much strength with weight loss. To truly lose strength, you have to stop working out or have dramatic weight loss. 20-30 pounds is nothing to a guy that is/was 260 for years. 

I never said he had a high % of fat. Where in my post did I say that?

Also, this is in context of professional athletes (specifically a very strong Lebron James), they hardly lose much strength with weight loss. To truly lose strength, you have to stop working out or have dramatic weight loss. 20-30 pounds is nothing to a guy that is/was 260 for years. 

That is not common sense. Lebron James at 220-230 is still stronger than most SF’s in the league.  

That is not common sense. Lebron James at 220-230 is still stronger than most SF’s in the league.  

I think you should read my first reply. This weight loss move was to reduce the wear/tear on his knees and back. I also added that next he will be working on his fadeaway and perimeter game. That implies he’ll likely be doing that A LOT more in the future rather than barreling into the lane. 

I think you should read my first reply. This weight loss move was to reduce the wear/tear on his knees and back. I also added that next he will be working on his fadeaway and perimeter game. That implies he’ll likely be doing that A LOT more in the future rather than barreling into the lane. 

I think you guys are forgetting one thing. Lebron at 250-260 while in Miami had to play a lot at PF. With the expected arrival of Love and TT at PF, Lebron will no longer need the extra bulk to play PF.

And while losing 20-30 pound may effect him on some continuations and some and ones, he gains much more in endurance. Which he will need, especially to play defense. His future Cav team doesn’t have any great defenders and his 2 way dominance will be more vital than ever.

As well as the fore mentioned reason of his age is creeping up and the knees and back will certainly be better off in the long run for it.   

I think you guys are forgetting one thing. Lebron at 250-260 while in Miami had to play a lot at PF. With the expected arrival of Love and TT at PF, Lebron will no longer need the extra bulk to play PF.

And while losing 20-30 pound may effect him on some continuations and some and ones, he gains much more in endurance. Which he will need, especially to play defense. His future Cav team doesn’t have any great defenders and his 2 way dominance will be more vital than ever.

As well as the fore mentioned reason of his age is creeping up and the knees and back will certainly be better off in the long run for it.   

 Anyone find it funny that lebron undergoes a significant weight loss (whats it been a month since the finals)  at the same time a major Miami are steroid dealer surrenders to the feds?

 Anyone find it funny that lebron undergoes a significant weight loss (whats it been a month since the finals)  at the same time a major Miami are steroid dealer surrenders to the feds?

The report says he has lost 10 pounds so far. I think it will benefit him in more ways than it would hurt. 10 to 15 pounds still allows him to be just as strong, maybe a little quicker, and will take more stress away from his knees and back. I am 6’2, went from 195 to 185 and I got stronger in doing so,not to mention I have a lot less pain on my lower back and knees. Your acting like he wont be the force he is now just because he is a little lighter.

The report says he has lost 10 pounds so far. I think it will benefit him in more ways than it would hurt. 10 to 15 pounds still allows him to be just as strong, maybe a little quicker, and will take more stress away from his knees and back. I am 6’2, went from 195 to 185 and I got stronger in doing so,not to mention I have a lot less pain on my lower back and knees. Your acting like he wont be the force he is now just because he is a little lighter.

 The kid legit said Lebrons bench press is gonna take a hit… God forbid the best player on the planet can no longer eclipse 2014s 1 rep max.

 The kid legit said Lebrons bench press is gonna take a hit… God forbid the best player on the planet can no longer eclipse 2014s 1 rep max.

I think this might actually come back to hurt him, there are guys like Kawhi Leonard (I keep wanting to type Paul George – depressing) who can handle him on the perimeter but pick up fouls in the post, but without his significant strength advantage I’m not sure how he’ll negotiate those match-ups, because he isn’t a very skilled post player in terms of footwork, just very strong/quick.

Also, I think it’s interesting that he’s bucking the trend that MJ set by bulking up as he got older so he could bang more in the post and not have to rely on his athleticism.

It’s an interesting development, but Lebron looks like he’s lost a hell of a lot of weight and I’m not sure if he’ll be able to get it back if he finds his performance suffers.

I think this might actually come back to hurt him, there are guys like Kawhi Leonard (I keep wanting to type Paul George – depressing) who can handle him on the perimeter but pick up fouls in the post, but without his significant strength advantage I’m not sure how he’ll negotiate those match-ups, because he isn’t a very skilled post player in terms of footwork, just very strong/quick.

Also, I think it’s interesting that he’s bucking the trend that MJ set by bulking up as he got older so he could bang more in the post and not have to rely on his athleticism.

It’s an interesting development, but Lebron looks like he’s lost a hell of a lot of weight and I’m not sure if he’ll be able to get it back if he finds his performance suffers.

is enough evidence to show that LeBron is skilled in the post. Yes, his strength did permit him to handle weaker players. However, LeBron will adapt in the post with less weight. He’ll develop that hook shot and he’ll develop a fadeaway. I expect him to be more of a high post player later in his career.

is enough evidence to show that LeBron is skilled in the post. Yes, his strength did permit him to handle weaker players. However, LeBron will adapt in the post with less weight. He’ll develop that hook shot and he’ll develop a fadeaway. I expect him to be more of a high post player later in his career.

 Lebron also played a lot of PF in Miami. He won’t be needed in that role for Cleveland with Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson there. 

 Lebron also played a lot of PF in Miami. He won’t be needed in that role for Cleveland with Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson there. 

Lebron at 230-235lbs would be insane! And to be honesty, it’s kinda scary to think he’ll be just as strong and Maybe faster and may even increase his leaping ability! Smh losing that type of weight may look funny, but I think he adds more positive years to his career. 

Lebron at 230-235lbs would be insane! And to be honesty, it’s kinda scary to think he’ll be just as strong and Maybe faster and may even increase his leaping ability! Smh losing that type of weight may look funny, but I think he adds more positive years to his career. 

 so far from reports he’s lost 10 lbs.even if he dropped down to 230lbs he’ll be just as stronger.he entered the league at about 230-240lbs and was a beast.he’s smarter and stronger now.the less stress off his knees and back is going to prolong his career.

 so far from reports he’s lost 10 lbs.even if he dropped down to 230lbs he’ll be just as stronger.he entered the league at about 230-240lbs and was a beast.he’s smarter and stronger now.the less stress off his knees and back is going to prolong his career.

 He never was 260, he was 245 at his peak and now he’s 235…

 He never was 260, he was 245 at his peak and now he’s 235…

 This isn’t a big deal at all. I think most would agree he may have picked up a bit too much muscle for his position. He was probably between 265-270 at one point.  I’m very sure he’ll be sitting around 250 by the time the season comes along. Just because you dropped weight doesn’t mean you’ve dropped strength.  He will be fine and like many have said this will help his career in his 30s. 

Though as someone said he’s losing weight to gain endurance to guard perimeter players. If that’s the case then it is silly. Just keep Wiggins!!! lol. I know not gonna happen but he and Wiggins on the perimeter would be nuts and over the next few years Wiggins could take over. 

But anyway, yea, Lebron was 240 out of HS and he won’t be approaching that. He will be at about 250 which is about 15-20 pounds more than most SFs. Plus he is almost 30. You get stronger as you get older. You know how to use it better. I don’t care how much bigger and stronger Kawhi Leonard gets this off season, Lebron will still have his way with him in the post. He’ll still command a double team down there. It’s a non issue this weight loss. 

 This isn’t a big deal at all. I think most would agree he may have picked up a bit too much muscle for his position. He was probably between 265-270 at one point.  I’m very sure he’ll be sitting around 250 by the time the season comes along. Just because you dropped weight doesn’t mean you’ve dropped strength.  He will be fine and like many have said this will help his career in his 30s. 

Though as someone said he’s losing weight to gain endurance to guard perimeter players. If that’s the case then it is silly. Just keep Wiggins!!! lol. I know not gonna happen but he and Wiggins on the perimeter would be nuts and over the next few years Wiggins could take over. 

But anyway, yea, Lebron was 240 out of HS and he won’t be approaching that. He will be at about 250 which is about 15-20 pounds more than most SFs. Plus he is almost 30. You get stronger as you get older. You know how to use it better. I don’t care how much bigger and stronger Kawhi Leonard gets this off season, Lebron will still have his way with him in the post. He’ll still command a double team down there. It’s a non issue this weight loss. 

I can bet LeBron is like 250 still..at the start of offseason he probably was like 265-270..

you guys really think this muscular yet still lean LeBron can be lighter than 240lbs LeBron at 2003 nba draft combine? naaah 

I can bet LeBron is like 250 still..at the start of offseason he probably was like 265-270..

you guys really think this muscular yet still lean LeBron can be lighter than 240lbs LeBron at 2003 nba draft combine? naaah 

 I can bet Lebron at one point was 275.  That’s a lot of weight to be carrying around with the way he plays.  This is a great move for him to drop the weight.

 I can bet Lebron at one point was 275.  That’s a lot of weight to be carrying around with the way he plays.  This is a great move for him to drop the weight.

It looks like he’s lost way more than just 10 lbs judging by that picture. He looks almost half the size he did just not too long ago in the Finals. Crazy… 

I think it’s a great idea to lose weight to ease the pressure on his joints/back, etc, but a lot of his game is built around bullying defenders driving to the basket. It’ll be interesting to see how or if this changes his game. 

Crazy to see him look this different compared to just a month or so ago. 

It looks like he’s lost way more than just 10 lbs judging by that picture. He looks almost half the size he did just not too long ago in the Finals. Crazy… 

I think it’s a great idea to lose weight to ease the pressure on his joints/back, etc, but a lot of his game is built around bullying defenders driving to the basket. It’ll be interesting to see how or if this changes his game. 

Crazy to see him look this different compared to just a month or so ago. 

 I lost 40 pounds in a year and a half and became twice as strong. He will be ok. If he did it right he should be ok. 

 I lost 40 pounds in a year and a half and became twice as strong. He will be ok. If he did it right he should be ok.