LeBron or Kareem

[Wolvesfan21]

Whatever. LeBron was and is a freak. Although there were people that believed McGuire, Bonds, Sosa, et al . . .  most of us didn't. Their physical and performance conversions were unbelievable.

LeBron was like Shaq in that he had the proportions and athleticism usually only associated with more normal sizes, but was literally 30% bigger than everyone else . . .  from a young age.

He works out like crazy, doesn't party,  and absolutely eats right. He's only 34.

I'd be leery of making any claims about knowing for certain a player isn't using performance enhancing drugs... we've seen the story too many times. There's too much at stake.

But if it makes it easier to be a fan... I'm not knocking you for that. Maybe I'm just too cynical.



[Note: I'm not claiming James IS on anything. Not at all. I'm just saying I wouldn't ever say there's no chance that he's on something.][/quote

Maybe maybe not . But should anyone be using that to form an opinion based on the chance that it might be true?

Like I said earlier, all these other players in other sports were thought to be exceptional until they were caught, how many more can you imagine were never caught? I think it's perfectly reasonable to question wether he is using banned performance enhancements. Just because NBA players haven't been caught in great numbers like baseball (which requires less physical extremes btw) doesn't mean players are not doing it. It would be silly to assume otherwise. Baseball seems to test more often and catch offenders much more often. NBA, Hockey and the NFL prefer to look the other way it seems for the most part. NBA and Hockey with the most lax testing.

[Coolbreeze44]

Karl Malone had a similar, freakishly thick physique. I used to marvel at Dwight Howard's shoulders. Oldtimers may remember George Mcginnis. There are certain thresholds you have to pass to be considered in violation. And I can guarantee you that most players push those thresholds and know how to fall just short. And then I sincerely doubt the superstars tests ever get analyzed. I'd bet Lebron's a user, but there is no uniqueness in saying that.

[Monster]

Kareem was a terrific basketball player. He is one of the best Centers of all time. He did also play with a couple HOFers. Kareem has a lot to do with those showtime Lakers rebounding the ball and making quick outlet passes. Those Lakers Celtics finals were just fantastic.