With greatness comes sacrifice, even if you’re giving up guilty pleasures. this is the case Lebron James.
On the latest episode of James’s “Mind the Game” podcast with Steve Nash Los Angeles Lakers The star opened up about cutting out two of her favorite treats to stay healthy: wine and chocolate chip cookies.
“I wasn’t playing – I missed the first 14 games of the season – I wasn’t playing in November, missed all the training camp and everything, so I said, ‘Okay, I’ve got to take something. I’ve got to sacrifice something,'” the 41-year-old said.
James, who didn’t play his first game until November 18 utah jazz – where he scored Contributed 11 points and 12 assists – He said that he will completely abstain from sweets and alcohol during the entire month of November.
He revealed that once the month ended, he decided to continue the fast till December. He did not break his fast of alcohol and sweets till New Year’s Day.
For indiana fever star Caitlin ClarkGiving up cookies might be taking it too far.
“I’d rather retire than do that. That’s who he is,” Clark wrote in a comment on ESPN’s Instagram post about James’ podcast comments.
James, the longest-tenured active player in NBA history with 23 seasons, said he is still unsure whether he will be able to extend his career further next season.
“Yeah, I mean I want to live,” he said before his 22nd NBA All-Star Game. “…I just want to live, that’s all.”
James is averaging 22 points on 50.2% shooting from the field, 5.8 rebounds and 7.1 assists in the 2025-26 regular season.
