The NBA, like all sports across the world, is currently under lockdown, but that hasn’t prevented LeBron James from trying to distinguish himself from the competition.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar has been training hard this week to ensure he is in tip-top shape for when the courts fill up again to finish the season.

James, like many top athletes, is currently undergoing a tough personal training schedule, as athletes strive to stay on top of their game while remaining at home.
Taking to social media, the living basketball star wanted to show his 63 million Instagram followers what hard effort looks like.

In different Instagram videos, a topless James could be seen working on the resistance wires in his garden area while gleaming with sweat.

The 35-year-old then progressed to the weights, focusing on both his core and upper body muscles simultaneously.


James captioned the video: “All band and core work!” Let’s get to work, guys! Who is with me??? #StriveForGreatness.’

Later that evening, James touched many people’s hearts when he disclosed that he was sitting at home viewing old film of himself playing alongside fellow Lakers great Kobe Bryan.
While relaxing, James recorded film of himself and Bryant on national service, representing the United States at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the gold medal match versus Spain.


James focused on the action as the United States gained the lead, and the cameras caught him pulling Bryant into a warm embrace after making a vital basket.

Bryant died together with his little daughter Gianna and seven others in a horrific helicopter crash on January 26 in Calabasas, California.

As the coronavirus pandemic persists, the NBA announced an agreement with the National Basketball Players Association to withhold 25% of each player’s income beginning May 15 owing to the sport’s suspension.


The agreement would provide for a progressive reduction in player compensation in the event that a ‘force majeure’ event, such as a pandemic, cancels the remainder of the regular season.
ESPN said that the money will be placed in escrow, or temporary holding, and paid returned to players if all of the remaining regular season games are played.

If just a portion of the season can be played, the amount paid out will be prorated based on the number of games completed.


According to ESPN, pay reductions will continue during the first two months of the 2020-21 NBA season.

The NBA has not played a game since March 11, and it is uncertain when it will return to action.