nitrogenBA legend LeBron James Said he wasn’t tired heading into his age-39 season.
this Los Angeles Lakers The small forward made his professional debut in 2003, but 20 years later he said he still feels physically fit enough to compete.
james In the 2022/23 season, he averaged 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists in 55 games and was selected to the All-Star for the 19th time, proving that he is still as deadly as before.
In a video posted on social media, the four-time champion ensured no one got the wrong impression about his ability to continue competing.
Known for investing a lot of time and money into taking care of his body, james was pictured training hard ahead of the new season which starts in October.
LeBron James looks impressive while working out in the gym
“It’s no fun,” the 38-year-old said. “Tiredness is only in your heart. If you tell yourself you are tired, you will be tired. I am not tired.”
Lakers look to return to form
james Entering his fifth season with the Lakers, he will seek to lead the Lakers back to playoff glory Performance after 2020 has been disappointing.
After they defeated their opponents miami heat During the COVID-19 season, the Lakers were ranked 7th, 11th (missing out on both), and will be ranked 7th again in the 2022/23 season.
The Lakers did qualify for the playoffs and eliminated the Memphis Grizzlies in six games and then the Golden State Warriors in six games before being swept by the Denver Nuggets in the conference finals.
The famed Los Angeles side hope to take a step further in the 2023/24 season and reach the NBA Finals following the acquisition Gabe Vincent Signed an $11 million per year contract with the Heat.