"Obviously I didn't know it would be 23 years. I didn't know that, but I know I didn't want to have no six- or seven-year career. I can't become legendary in six or seven years, James told The Times. I always had a mission. When I knew I could play this game at a high level, like, going to Chicago and playing with MJ [Michael Jordan] and all those guys when I was a sophomore [in high school]."
"If I get the opportunity to crack the league, if I get the opportunity to showcase what I'm able to do, the only thing that can stop me is if I don't take care of my body. The only thing that can stop me from being the greatest or one of the greatest to ever play this game is if I do not take care of myself."
LeBron James follows a meticulous postgame recovery routine that includes ice bath toe booties, targeted icing by longtime trainer Mike Mancias, and other maintenance measures for knees and back. He frames disciplined physical care and continual learning as essential to sustaining a 23-year NBA career and avoiding a short six- or seven-year tenure. Early high-level competition reinforced his commitment to getting his body right and learning game nuances. James invests over $1.5 million annually in a comprehensive health-maintenance program and prioritizes consistent recovery, conditioning, and nuance work to remain at a high level.
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