“Before competition for me would be like a chicken breast and maybe a little pasta. The carbs help because you’re going out and playing a lot of minutes,” James told Business Insider. “But a salad and some veggies will have me perfectly fine. And before the game I might have a protein shake and some fruit, and I’ll be ready to go. But as far as pies or pizza and sandwiches and french fries — I can’t. I’ll wait for that after the game. I can’t do that before the game.”
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The diet appears to be working — as James, who turns 32 this week, looks to be in the best shape of his life.
The 31-year-old’s diet helps him keep up with the younger guys in the league.
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He entered Monday tied for third in the NBA for most minutes played per game at 36.9, according to ESPN.
Only 21-year-old Zach LaVine and 23-year-old Anthony Davis average more.
