On Mind The Game, LeBron James reveals his cheat meals, fridge habits, and the behind-the-scenes recovery ritual that keeps him elite at 40
On the latest episode of Mind The Game, LeBron James gave listeners a rare look into his postgame mindset โ and it’s not just smoothies and ice packs. Co-host Steve Nash asked about LeBronโs nutrition discipline, and what followed was a mix of honesty, humor, and a clear message: greatness doesn’t happen by accident.
โWhat I put in my body is what Iโm gonna get out of it,โ LeBron explained. โI definitely have cheat meals. I f***ing love chocolate chip cookies and ice cream. Since I love ice cream, I have to get the dairy-free ice cream and gluten-free cookies. But I love it. Thatโs like my vice.โ
Nash joked about how his kids react to his own healthy snacks โ โThey think my yogurt popsicles are disgustingโ โ but LeBron said his familyโs used to his ways. โYou go in my freezer, thereโs like three different cartons of ice cream in there. My daughter grabs her vanilla extra cream, and Iโm just looking at it like, โDamn, that looks good,โ while mineโs dairy-free and all that stuff.โ
But the episode went deeper than food talk. LeBron shared how seriously he takes his recovery โ a process that starts before the final buzzer.
โIt starts right after the game,โ he said. โI need to start preparing for the next game. A lot of people see me walking off the court when thereโs still time left โ win or lose. The reason? Iโm trying to get to the locker room to start my process. Foot on ice bags, smoothie, fruit โ Iโm already getting to it.โ
What LeBron Is Doing at 40
That level of discipline hits different when you consider what LeBron James is still doing in Year 22.
As of April 8, 2025, LeBron โ now 40 years old โ is putting up:
- 24.5 PPG
- 7.9 RPG
- 8.4 APG
- 51.3% FG
He ranks 11th in the league in scoring, 25th in rebounds, and a stunning 6th in assists. These arenโt just “great for his age” numbers โ theyโre elite, period.
And the milestones? They keep piling up:
- Most career minutes played (passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)
- Most 30-point games in NBA history (surpassing MJ with 563)
- First player to pass 50,000 combined career points
- Over 2,500 career three-pointers made
- 21 All-Star selections
- Multiple triple-doubles, including a 35-12-14 line vs. Memphis
LeBron’s legacy is still growing, and itโs fueled not just by talent โ but by daily discipline, cheat meals included. Whether itโs whatโs in his freezer or how fast he gets to recovery mode, the King is setting a blueprint for longevity few can match.
