USA Today writer Alex Kennedy revealed that LeBron James spends up to $1.5 million a year to maintain the best condition for his body.

LeBron James rose to fame while playing high school basketball in the United States. He is the only player in history to be drafted into the NBA without playing in NCAA Division 1 (the highest level of college basketball in the United States). James immediately shined, averaging 20.9 points, 5.9 assists and 1.6 steals in his rookie season.

James and Cristiano Ronaldo have long been known for their strict training habits to maintain their best physical condition. Both have maintained their peak performance at the age of 35. James has six-pack abs, big shoulders and a height of 2.06 m. Many experts consider James’s physique to be rare, but he still maintains speed and flexibility. He has maintained the best qualities of his body after 17 years of playing in the NBA (American Professional Basketball League).

While most of his peers have retired or are no longer at their peak, James is still the number one basketball player on the planet. James spends up to $1.5 million a year on body care. The huge amount of money James spends is to maintain or upgrade his home gym, team of coaches, massage therapists, chefs, training equipment… He revealed that he built a home gym modeled after the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers’ gyms.

Former teammate Mike Miller said James views his body as an investment. “While many people don’t do this, he spends a lot of money on his body. A lot of people think it’s a big expense, but it allows him to make more money in the long run,” Bleacher Report quoted Miller.

James has a team working hard to keep his body in top condition. Former SEAL Donnie Raimon is now James’s physical rehabilitation coach. Raimon was a biomechanics expert after leaving the military. James is also one of the first people in the world to own a cryochamber, a device that helps athletes recover better after each match or intense training session.

Bleacher Report writer Ken Berger revealed how James takes care of his body after each game in 2015. James drinks electrolyte-rich drinks and soaks in expensive ice baths. The Los Angeles Lakers star also carefully uses special shirts and pants to wrap his body to help blood circulate better on flights. “He knows that to maintain his form, his body has to be well taken care of. He always tries to keep his body in the best condition,” Kevin Durant shared.

James said he always sleeps at least 8 hours a night, because that is the best way to restore his physical and mental health to 100%. “First of all, LeBron is always in the most comfortable state possible while sleeping. A comfortable sleeping environment is very important to LeBron. The temperature must always be 20-21 degrees Celsius. All light must be removed 45 minutes before going to bed, including TV and phone lights,” Mike Mancias, one of LeBron’s physical trainers, revealed. Because of this habit, James is always in a clear state and full of energy during matches or practice sessions.

At 35, James is like a fine wine, the older he gets, the better he gets. He is still playing strongly against the talented young players in the NBA. James is considered to have a great chance to win the NBA championship this year. James averaged 25.7 points, 10.6 assists and 7.9 rebounds after 60 games in the 2019/20 season.