How NBA Players Train in the Summer
LeBron James's summer workout lets him stay on top.
1 / 8
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)
2 / 8
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)
3 / 8
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)
4 / 8
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)
5 / 8
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)
Photo By Photo: Paul George via Instagram
ADVERTISEMENT