James missed the first 14 games of the 2025-26 season due to a sciatica issue. Upon his return, he has proven he could still make a difference for a contender in the Western Conference.
The four-time MVP has continued to show a commitment to his body and well-being, deciding to give up alcohol during his injury recovery.
James felt it was a necessary step to “keep up with the young guys.” The superstar player has often expressed his passion for alcoholic beverages as a businessman and consumer.
The idea behind giving up alcohol was to slim down and help take pressure off his back and joints, according to ESPN.
He’s averaged 22.4 points, 6.7 assists and six rebounds per game in 28 games played this season. He’s also averaged 33.4 minutes per game this season for the Lakers and logged 60,000 career regular-season minutes in Cleveland on Wednesday. He is the first player in NBA history to reach that mark.
