Although Lebron James is one of the greatest players in NBA history, his trajectory in the league has not been exactly easy. With nine finals and three titles won, there is often a question about Lebron’s ability to lead his teammates to the highest honor of basketball. Today with all the accumulated experience, the veteran player giver great importance to mental health and recognizes that this is critical to be consistent on the court.

The turning point for Lebron James took place in his first finals playing for Miami Heat in 2011, facing Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks. James played poorly in the series and defeated met the rock bottom. This was an important moment for the Los Angeles star to recognize the psychological health he should have as a professional athlete. His commitment to basketball and the defeat to the Mavs left him in a state of great sadness:

“The one instance I can think of is the loss to Dallas in the 2011 Finals. I knew that the physical side wasn’t gonna just be enough and also the level of scrutiny that I was dealing with and how I got out of my comfort zone, I lost the love for the game, and I knew that was the mental side.” – Said Jame to Espn.

LeBron opens up to @mcten about how his struggles in the 2011 NBA Finals forced him to place more emphasis on his “mental fitness.” pic.twitter.com/h91ule6qnS — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 10, 2019

Today Lebron James exercises with the same discipline and determination the psychological and physical aspects of a healthy life.. And meditation is an important practice for relaxing in the face of pressure and anxiety generated by NBA games:

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