How NBA Players Train in the Summer

LeBron James's summer workout lets him stay on top.

LeBron James - How does LeBron James remain on top? By going the extra mile...or better yet, carrying this huge tire the extra mile. Damn, that looks like hard work! But King James is up to the task. Cleveland's getting their superhero back! Here, BET.com snags some ballers' Instagrams to show you how they're getting their workout on.(Photo: Lebron James via Instagram)

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LeBron James - How does LeBron James remain on top? By going the extra mile...or better yet, carrying this huge tire the extra mile. Damn, that looks like hard work! But King James is up to the task. Cleveland's getting their superhero back! Here, BET.com snags some ballers' Instagrams to show you how they're getting their workout on.(Photo: Lebron James via Instagram)

Carmelo Anthony - Of course, ballers put up thousands of shots every off-season. But it's good to switch up your workout every now and then. Take it from Carmelo Anthony. Hey Knicks fans, think of it like this — the more rounds Melo lasts in these sparring sessions, the more rounds he can hopefully lead the Knicks into the playoffs. (Photo: Carmelo Anthony via Instagram)

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Carmelo Anthony - Of course, ballers put up thousands of shots every off-season. But it's good to switch up your workout every now and then. Take it from Carmelo Anthony. Hey Knicks fans, think of it like this — the more rounds Melo lasts in these sparring sessions, the more rounds he can hopefully lead the Knicks into the playoffs. (Photo: Carmelo Anthony via Instagram)

Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant - To compete in the rugged Western Conference year in and year out, you need to get better. Part of that improvement involves the iron in the gym. Here, Oklahoma City Thunder superstars Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant take a breather after putting that work in.(Photo: Kevin Durant via Instagram)

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Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant - To compete in the rugged Western Conference year in and year out, you need to get better. Part of that improvement involves the iron in the gym. Here, Oklahoma City Thunder superstars Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant take a breather after putting that work in.(Photo: Kevin Durant via Instagram)

Nerlens Noel - It's been a long road back for Philadelphia 76ers big man Nerlens Noel, who missed the entire 2013-14 season recovering from knee surgery. Well, weighted push-ups like these allowed the 6-foot-11 talent to have a solid Summer League. Let's see how he progresses in his first official NBA season.(Photo: Nerlens Noel via Instagram)

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Nerlens Noel - It's been a long road back for Philadelphia 76ers big man Nerlens Noel, who missed the entire 2013-14 season recovering from knee surgery. Well, weighted push-ups like these allowed the 6-foot-11 talent to have a solid Summer League. Let's see how he progresses in his first official NBA season.(Photo: Nerlens Noel via Instagram)

Paul George - Blacktop basketball with palm trees swaying in the background — what summers are made of for Indiana Pacers star Paul George. Definitely a good way to train in the summer. (Photo: Paul George via Instagram)

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Paul George - Blacktop basketball with palm trees swaying in the background — what summers are made of for Indiana Pacers star Paul George. Definitely a good way to train in the summer. (Photo: Paul George via Instagram)

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Chandler Parsons - Chandler Parsons definitely has a chip on his shoulder after signing a new three-year, $46 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks. With the Mavs counting on him, and perhaps his former Houston Rockets team counting him out, Parsons heads back into the office and works on his game, dribble after dribble, shot after shot. That summer sweat-box of a gym!(Photo: Chandler Parsons via Instagram)

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Chandler Parsons - Chandler Parsons definitely has a chip on his shoulder after signing a new three-year, $46 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks. With the Mavs counting on him, and perhaps his former Houston Rockets team counting him out, Parsons heads back into the office and works on his game, dribble after dribble, shot after shot. That summer sweat-box of a gym!(Photo: Chandler Parsons via Instagram)

Luol Deng - Gearing up for his Miami Heat debut, Luol Deng turns it up on the treadmill, running backwards. We bet the Heat's president, Pat Riley, must love seeing this. Don't try this at home. (Photo: Luol Deng via Instagram)

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Luol Deng - Gearing up for his Miami Heat debut, Luol Deng turns it up on the treadmill, running backwards. We bet the Heat's president, Pat Riley, must love seeing this. Don't try this at home. (Photo: Luol Deng via Instagram)

Amar'e Stoudemire - Despite being plagued by injuries, one can never say that Amar'e Stoudemire doesn't put in that work. Here, the veteran New York Knicks' power forward does laps in the pool for a full-body workout. We bet Stoudemire will be looking to make a bigger splash next season in trying to prove to the NBA that he still has plenty left in the tank.(Photo: Amar'e Carsares Stoudemire via Instagram)

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Amar'e Stoudemire - Despite being plagued by injuries, one can never say that Amar'e Stoudemire doesn't put in that work. Here, the veteran New York Knicks' power forward does laps in the pool for a full-body workout. We bet Stoudemire will be looking to make a bigger splash next season in trying to prove to the NBA that he still has plenty left in the tank.(Photo: Amar'e Carsares Stoudemire via Instagram)