It’s awe-inspiring how Lakers star LeBron James is playing like he’s still in his 20s. While Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade, who were in the same draft class as James, have already retired, King James continues to dominate on the court. Both Melo and Wade admire the intelligence of the 4x NBA Champ. Recently, the Knicks legend believes he knows the secret to James’ longevity and precision as well.

In a recent interview with Ball Magnets, Melo shared that his friend and former rival plays smart, not hard. “I think what we seeing now with like somebody like Lebron is that he started to understand as he got older how to work smarter not harder right and work,” Melo claimed.

He revealed that James is highly conscious of keeping his body in peak condition, carefully avoiding unnecessary strain. This shows how he has consistently earned 48,500 points while playing for the Lakers. 

James ensures a balanced approach within the team, carefully managing his schedule, knowing exactly what supplements his body needs, and more. It’s no surprise that he’s the oldest active player in the league. Additionally, James is one of only six NBA players to have played for 21 years. He has also achieved another remarkable milestone by becoming the first player to score between 6,000 and 8,000 points in multiple statistical categories.

He added, “You got to cover all bases yeah but you got to know when to do it it’s the schedule and you got to be in tune to your body and know what works at this time and what doesn’t know what supplement work know what supplement doesn’t know what food works what food doesn’t and I think once you get that that’s what we seeing from LeBron, it’s the whole you know holistic approach of Health.”

In short, James is all about maintaining his body to ensure he can play for as long as possible, and he’s doing just that. His one wish has been to play alongside his son in the league, and this year, that dream became a reality. 

The father-son duo take on the court

Both James and Bronny suited up for the preseason debut against the Phoenix Suns. While the Lakers didn’t win, fans were thrilled to see the father-son duo in action. It was like a dream to watch the two make history. “It’s pretty cool for the both of us, and especially for our family,” LeBron said. “It’s definitely a moment that I will never forget,” he said. The Acrisure Arena will forever be iconic to the family.

“For a father, it means everything. For someone who didn’t have that growing up, to be able to have that influence on your kids and have that influence on your son, be able to have moments with your son – and the ultimate, to be able to work with your son – that’s one of the greatest things that a father could ever hope for or wish for,” the Los Angeles Lakers player said.

The matchup garnered a lot of attention, though Bronny faced criticism for a scoreless performance despite significant playing time. There were a few challenging moments, including a missed three-pointer. However, both Bronny and his father, along with coach J.J. Redick, remain confident in his potential. It remains to be seen how father and son will fare as the season progresses.

Stay tuned for more such updates and join us for the exciting second episode of the “Dual Threat Show” as our host BG12 sits down with Georgia Bulldogs star and Mountain West All-Freshman Team Selection, Asia Avinger