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Explained: Why LeBron James meditates during games

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James places a priority on his health to an extent that is arguably unparalleled in the sports world, paying attention to both his physical and mental fitness and overall well-being.

His commitment to those areas is one key part to his overall success and longevity. One way he reinforces that mental health is through meditation, a topic he has spoken about multiple times, including how it helped him get through the NBA bubble during the 2020 COVID19 pandemic-stricken season:

“Meditating helps a lot for me personally with taking a lot of deep breaths, closing my eyes and just centering myself and listening to my inner self.