Scientific nutrition and rigorous training help LeBron James and many players on the list develop muscle in an amazing way.
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| LeBron James soon became aware of muscle development from his years of playing at the high school level. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar constantly trains and replenishes nutrients to become one of the most athletic players in the league. At the age of 35, LeBron still maintains a muscular body thanks to rigorous training and an expensive nutrition regimen. Photo: Getty Images. |
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| Giannis Antetokounmpo weighed 90.7 kg when he was selected in the 2013 NBA Draft. His weight was somewhat lacking compared to his height of 2.05 m at that time, making the Greek player quite skinny. Now, Antetokounmpo weighs 110 kg and is one of the most muscular players in the league, after rigorous training for many years. Photo: Getty Images. |
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| Stephen Curry was considered by scouts to have weak physical condition when he was playing at the college level. The 32-year-old superstar lifted 90 kg in his first season in the NBA. However, Curry later lifted nearly 200 kg thanks to hard training. Although his height is low compared to the average level in the NBA, Curry still scores well in the area near the basket thanks to his toned body. Photo: Getty Images. |
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| James Harden was considered to have a plump body and lack of muscle when he played at the college level. The 30-year-old defender maintained that until the 2015/16 season in the NBA. After that, the Houston Rockets star began practicing hard to have a toned body. With a clear change in physical condition, Harden is the top offensive star in the tournament. Photo: Getty Images. |
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| Anthony Davis was 2.08 m tall and weighed 99.7 kg when he became the first pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. This made it difficult for Davis to play much in his first season in the NBA. Entering his 4th season in the NBA, Davis clearly improved his muscles with a weight of 115 kg, while still maintaining 10% body fat. Photo: Getty Images. |
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| Kevin Durant is a rare talent in NBA history as he is 2.08 m tall, but can move flexibly and quickly like a defender. Despite reaching stardom early in his rookie season, Durant still continues to improve his muscles year after year. Durant is now the player with the most diverse offensive abilities in the league with a solid body. Photo: Getty Images. |
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| Joel Embiid missed his first two seasons in the NBA due to treatment for a bone-related injury in his leg. The coaches at the Philadelphia 76ers helped Embiid significantly improve his muscles during the time this player was out of action. Embiid is the most complete center in the tournament when he can score in many positions and defend well. Photo: Getty Images. |
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| Victor Oladipo began to seriously improve his physical condition after moving from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Indiana Pacers. The 28-year-old star has a serious and scientific diet. He stopped using foods made from fat, increased his protein intake and drank 3.7 liters of water a day. Photo: Getty Images. |
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| Kevin Love admitted that he had struggled with excess weight since he was competing at the college level. He began working with famous nutritionist Philip Goglia in Los Angeles to improve his physical condition. Along with diligent physical training, Love has a leaner and firmer body than before. Photo: Getty Images. |
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| Steven Adams is so strong and difficult to push down that star Jimmy Butler had to joke that “he’s from Krypton (hometown of Superman in DC comics)”. The 26-year-old center has been training and constantly improving his body since joining the NBA in 2013. Adams admitted to practicing the Brazilian martial art Jiu-Jitsu to supplement his basketball career. Photo: Getty Images. |
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| Marc Gasol used to have a curvaceous body when he was competing at the college level. However, the Spanish player changed his body quickly to prepare for his NBA career. During his early years in the NBA, Marc Gasol was considered agile compared to the rest of the league’s strikers. The 35-year-old striker revealed that he eats a lot of salmon, vegetables and sweet potatoes. Photo: Getty Images. |
