“Everything he does in his life is constructed to have him play basketball and stay on the court and be as healthy as possible and to absorb punishment when he goes into the basket and he gets crushed by people.”
I came across two interesting things this week about the health habits of NBA athletes.
First, this excerpt from the Bill Simmons podcast features a discussion about how LeBron stays healthy (including that he spends $1.5 million a year to do so).
Second, this CBS Sports article takes a deep dive into the importance for sleep for NBA athletes (and all of us for that matter) including a break down of some tips for maximizing your own sleep routine.