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LeBron James has been in the NBA longer than some of his youngest teammates have been alive, yet the 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers superstar still finds ways to surprise people. This week, he did it again not with a dunk or a buzzer-beater, but with a workout video that had fans collectively scratching their heads.
In a short Instagram clip posted on Wednesday, James swapped the usual high-intensity basketball drills for something far more… unusual. Instead of pounding the hardwood or throwing around heavy weights, he was doing a mix of slow, balanced movements with resistance bands, intricate footwork patterns, and what looked like a stability challenge that wouldn’t be out of place in a yoga class.
It didn’t take long for the internet to notice. Some fans immediately praised him for thinking outside the box. “This is why he’s still elite at 40. LeBron’s ahead of the game,” one person wrote on X. Others were more baffled than impressed: “I’m not sure if this is training or if he’s auditioning for Dancing with the Stars,” another joked.
James didn’t offer much clarity. The caption on the post read: “Mind and body in sync. Every detail matters.” Just like that, the mystery deepened. Was this a carefully designed performance-enhancing routine? Or just a bit of fun from a veteran who’s earned the right to train however he pleases?
The timing of the video is no accident. In just a few weeks, James will step onto the court for his 23rd NBA season more than any player before him. He’s already the league’s all-time scoring leader, a four-time champion, and a 20-time All-Star. Every new season at this stage is more than just basketball; it’s another chapter in an unprecedented career.
The Lakers are counting on him to lead the way once again after last season’s early playoff exit. With a retooled roster and Anthony Davis back at full strength, expectations are high in Los Angeles. But everyone knows the Lakers’ fate hinges on whether James can keep playing at an elite level.
Former NBA player Jalen Rose, now an analyst, thinks the workout makes perfect sense. “At his age, it’s not about lifting the heaviest weight in the gym. It’s about keeping your body balanced, explosive, and injury-free. If LeBron’s doing it, there’s probably science behind it,” Rose said on ESPN.
LeBron’s dedication to his body has become part of his legend. Reports say he spends over a million dollars each year on personal trainers, nutrition, recovery tech, and other wellness tools. That investment has kept him competing against athletes nearly half his age and often still beating them.
This season, if all goes well, he could add more records to his already staggering list, including pushing his career point total beyond the 40,000 mark a milestone once thought impossible.
For now, though, the conversation is all about that video. Is it a genius training hack? A well-kept secret to longevity? Or just LeBron having a little fun while the rest of the league wonders how he’s still going strong?
Whatever the answer, history shows that James has a habit of making doubters eat their words. If the Lakers come out firing this season and the “weird” workout turns into on-court magic, fans will probably be lining up to try it themselves.
Until then, the King remains an enigma and clearly, that’s just the way he likes it.
