For years, NBA fans and media outlets have tossed around a famous claim: LeBron James spends over a million dollars annually to maintain his body. It became one of those myths that everyone repeated without questioning, attached to the mystique of his longevity and greatness. But now, the King himself has addressed the rumor directly—and he’s calling cap.
During a much-anticipated appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, LeBron James was asked about the infamous “$1 million” figure. McAfee, known for his unfiltered style, brought it up casually:
Pat McAfee: “There was a saying that you spent like a million bucks on your body or something.”
LeBron James: “Man, I don’t know where the hell that shit came from… Yeah, I don’t know where that came from, but I mean, listen, I do take care of my body, but I have no idea where the amount of money came from.”
“But I do invest in my body for sure, you know, trying to do a little bit of this, a little bit of that. Obviously a lot of soft tissue work, a lot of massages, a lot of hyperbaric chambers, ice tubs, ice baths. Whatever I can do to continue to play at this level, man, I’m going to continue to do what I’m playing at.”
“I don’t know where the hell that shit came from
😂😂😂
I do take care of my body but I don’t know where that number came from” ~ @KingJames #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/7YhdivyBm0
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) March 26, 2025
In true LeBron fashion, he didn’t give away a hard number—but he made it clear that the “million-dollar body budget” was more myth than fact. That being said, it’s not like he’s cutting corners.
LeBron emphasized the wide range of recovery and performance tools he uses—massage therapy, cryotherapy, hyperbaric chambers, cold plunges, and consistent soft tissue work. The point wasn’t the money—it was the commitment.
And whatever he’s doing, it’s clearly working.
Now in his 22nd NBA season, at the age of 40, LeBron James is still playing at an elite level that most players can only dream of. He’s averaging 24.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per game, while shooting 51.6% from the field and a sharp 38.1% from deep. He’s no longer just defying Father Time—he’s embarrassing him.
The Lakers currently sit 4th in the Western Conference with a 43-28 record, and much of that has to do with LeBron’s continued leadership and efficiency. Now with Luka Doncic beside him, the weight of carrying the franchise isn’t entirely on his shoulders anymore.
Luka’s addition has rejuvenated the Lakers—and maybe even LeBron himself. With Luka only 26 and already playing like a perennial MVP candidate, LeBron sees a fresh window of opportunity opening before him.
Contending for another title—and possibly chasing that elusive sixth ring—now feels like a real possibility. And if his current form is any indication, there’s a legitimate chance LeBron plays at this level for another three or four years.
He may not spend a million dollars on his body, but his commitment to excellence is priceless.
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