It’s the offseason in the NBA and basketball icon LeBron James has found himself a new hobby.
James, who is set to enter his 23rd season in the NBA, is committed to playing out his contract for the Los Angeles Lakers.
By living in the LA weather, James now has the ability to pursue a new ‘addiction’ full time: golfing.
The four-time MVP has been spotted throughout the summer enjoying some time on the links and in a video he posted to his social media, he admits that he can’t stop.
‘Addicted. I’m sorry. I know, yep, that’s it. Yep. Rain and everything,’ James said on his Instagram story as water fell from the sky around him.
It’s not clear what sparked James’ recent fascination with the sport, but the 40-year-old is in good company.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has revealed his latest ‘addiction’ to the world
The 4-time MVP filmed himself on the golf course as his fascination with the game continues
James was rumored to be considering a move on from Los Angeles, but that fizzled out
Other NBA greats like Michael Jordan and Steph Curry became prolific golfers during their playing days.
Curry even mocked LeBron for his swing once – even going so far as to impersonate James on-course at the American Century Championship celebrity tournament in Lake Tahoe.
‘Rookie hazing,’ Curry called it. ‘He got his first few swings out there. I talked to him last week and he told me how much fun he had.
‘You know, there’s something to work with that swing, though. That’s kind of what I was going for. He’s got good bones and a good foundation, and if he spends a little bit of time practicing, a little bit of coaching, he’s got potential for sure. So, I’m excited to see it.’
While James is working on getting into the sport now, many fear that he’s approaching the end of his career in the sport he’d dominated in for over two decades.
It was rumored that James was looking to depart the Lakers – with Cleveland, Dallas, and Golden State as potential destinations.
But, nothing has materialized and James seems happy to ride out his final days with the Lakers.
