Udonis Haslem recently shared some compelling insights into LeBron James' unparalleled work ethic during his appearance on "The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone." Haslem, who spent several seasons as James' teammate with the Miami Heat, highlighted the sheer dedication and commitment that James brought to the game every single day.
"We both had a front-row seat to watch the best to ever do it. When he talks about how to last and how to stick around in this league, we both had a front-row seat to Bron."
"We talk about a mother****er, if practice started at 10 o'clock, Bron got to that mother****er by 7.30. And guess what, he probably rode a 10-speed. He ain't drove, he just mother****er done rode a 10 speed. It might be in a one-piece, but he done rode a 10-speed to that mother****er."
"He done been in that weight room already, he done got his shots up. By the time you get to the gym, if it's a 10 o'clock practice, you pull up like 8.30. This mother****er done been in the gym about an hour and a half, two hours. Now he getting his treatment, getting ready just to start for practice."
"So when we talk about the longevity and what he's been able to do and what I've been able to do, you got a front-row seat to one of the best to do it. "
"When Bron came to town, I let him know straight up, man. First and foremost, you boys took a pay cut for me. I'm gonna make sure y'all get y'all money's worth. That's it. That was the conversation."
"Y'all take a pay cut for me. I'm gonna make sure y'all get y'all money's worth. You ain't got nothing to worry about. And we ain't really spend that much time off the court together. But on the court, we already knew what it was."
Haslem described LeBron James as someone who was always the first to arrive and the last to leave, a testament to his incredible work ethic. According to Haslem, if practice was scheduled to start at 10 a.m., LeBron would be at the gym by 7:30 a.m., often arriving on a bike instead of driving. By the time most of his teammates were arriving around 8:30, LeBron had already spent hours in the weight room, working on his shots, and getting treatment to prepare for the day’s practice.
This level of dedication, Haslem pointed out, is a big part of what has allowed LeBron to maintain his high level of play and longevity in the NBA. For Haslem, witnessing LeBron’s preparation and commitment was a learning experience, one that he recognized as a key factor in both of their careers. He emphasized that LeBron's relentless work ethic not only made him a better player but also set a standard for the entire team.
Udonis Haslem also recalled a conversation with LeBron when he first joined the Miami Heat . LeBron acknowledged that his teammates had taken pay cuts to bring him to Miami, and in return, he made a commitment to ensure they got their money's worth. This attitude, combined with his on-court dedication, demonstrated why LeBron is considered one of the greatest to ever play the game.
Despite not spending much time together off the court, Haslem noted that on the court, there was an unspoken understanding of the hard work and dedication required to achieve success. LeBron's work ethic and leadership by example left a lasting impact on Haslem, and it serves as a blueprint for aspiring players who wish to achieve longevity and success in the NBA.
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