It is no easy task for anyone, not only an athlete, to maintain a physique and remain in shape throughout the year, with the difficulty only increasing with age! Breaking all the norms, LeBron James remains a prominent example of how he’s kept his physical health far from degradation even at 39. He continues to dominate by leading the offense for the Lakers and at the moment as a key contributor on Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

All of this is possible only with strict exercise but also a diet plan. After all, if you want to continue serving as the oldest player in the NBA and still rank as No. 9 on ESPN’s Top 100 Player Rankings, you would have to go the extra mile, wouldn’t you?

LeBron James realized this early on, causing him to start spending over $1.5 million/year just to take care of his body. While his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Tristan Thompson had stated over half a decade ago that King James has “the worst f**king diet ever”, it has weirdly proved nothing but beneficial for the Laker!

Therefore, without any further delay, let us look into how the NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer has handled what goes into his mouth.

What does a typical ‘LeBron James diet plan’ look like?


Meal Prep for a Game Day

If there is one thing clear about the NBA player, it is that he is not that indulgent with fast food. Things were different when he was young, however, as LeBron once stated, “I ate McDonald’s my first couple years in the NBA. I didn’t stretch. It didn’t matter. I was 18 and I could do whatever I wanted to.” Now, despite having shared a long-term partnership with brands like McDonald’s and Blaze Pizza, their food certainly would be a part of his cheat day palette, but not that of his daily one.