LeBron James is being accused of taking performance enhancing drugs (PED) once again by X user ‘NBA Strife’, and surprisingly this time around, he was defended by none other than Ron Harper. ‘NBA Strife’, on Thursday, shared a clip of a podcast episode by Patrick Bet-David who was discussing a report by ESPN on the Biogenesis scandal.
While the report did not exactly accuse James of using performance-enhancing drugs, the fact that the Lakers superstar denied interview requests only added fuel to the fire. Ron Harper, who in the past has accused LeBron James many times for many other things, simply shut down the X user and asked to let James continue what he does best – play great basketball.
“I’m over this BS let the kid play basketball and enjoy how good he has been over his career” Ron Harper responded to the X user, ‘NBA Strife’.
I’m over this BS let the kid play basketball and enjoy how good he has been over his career
— Ron Harper (@HARPER04_5) March 6, 2025
The main reason as to why many feel that LeBron James might actually be using performance-enhancing drugs is because he is too good for his age. While many other basketball players would have retired by now, James continues to shine on the court at the age of 40.
Still, those who have a keen eye know truly well that James’ speed and agility have taken a hit over the last few years. At the same time, his plays have become more refined as he continues to add more and more skills to his toolbox.
LeBron James And Los Angeles Lakers To Meet Boston Celtics For Next Game
In other news, LeBron James and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers are busy getting ready to face the Boston Celtics for the next game of the NBA season this weekend. The Los Angeles Lakers have moved up to the second position in the Western Conference after winning 40 games and losing 21, one spot below the ruling OKC with a 51-11 record.
The Los Angeles Lakers are coming here after meeting the New York Knicks and winning the game in overtime, 113-109. The Lakers were led on the scoreboard in that game by new-comer Luka Doncic who put up 32 points, along with seven rebounds and 12 helpers, while LeBron James added another 31 points to the team’s total, with 12 boards and eight assists. Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht put up 12 points and 11 points respectively for the team in that game.
After taking on the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers will be on their way to meet the Brooklyn Nets. The Lakers are currently enjoying a sweet eight-game winning streak and are eager to keep momentum going.
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