The NBA All-Star Game is a showcase: the best basketball players in the world throwing down furious dunks, making amazing passes, and hitting unbelievable shots while playing little—if any—defense. It’s also a showcase of what hard work in the gym and the training room translates into when it hits the court.
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Players like LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Giannis Antetokounmpo all have the natural athletic talent to be in the NBA, but it’s the work they do off the court that makes them All-Stars.
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Here’s how these NBA All-Stars train.
- Victor Oladipo, Indiana Pacers (He’s injured, but still was named an All-Star)
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They can’t stop me! Even if they stopped me! (@liltunechi) #TrulyUnbreakable A post shared by Victor Oladipo (@vicoladipo) on Feb 7, 2019 at 9:37am PST
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Week 3 #StayDaCourse #TheFeatheryLife #Fitness #BangEnergy #ExhaustUrPotential #OKC #ThunderUp @kevinhart4real what you doing? A post shared by Victor Oladipo (@vicoladipo) on Jun 9, 2017 at 3:13pm PDT
10. Kyrie Irving, Boston Celtics
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Get after my @NikeTraining workout in the NTC App (GONIKE.ME/KYRIE) . #STOPEXERCISING #STARTTRAINING A post shared by Kyrie Irving (@kyrieirving) on Jan 12, 2017 at 12:24pm PST
- Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder
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#ReturnOfTrece A post shared by Paul George (@ygtrece) on Sep 8, 2014 at 2:35pm PDT
- Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
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Labor! Ready for the season ! #RipCity A post shared by Damian Lillard (@damianlillard) on Sep 4, 2017 at 6:23pm PDT
7. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
- James Harden, Houston Rockets
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Great team win tonight but thats not enough. #LockedIn 🔒 A post shared by James Harden (@jharden13) on Dec 5, 2016 at 8:10pm PST
5. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
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Beast Mode.. Great boxing session. Felt like Rocky #TheProcess A post shared by Joel “The Process” Embiid (@joelembiid) on Jun 7, 2017 at 7:32pm PDT
4. Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors
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The comeback is always stronger than the setback. S/o @DegreeMen #AD A post shared by Wardell Curry (@stephencurry30) on Dec 30, 2017 at 1:28pm PST
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
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This is how the AntetokounmpoBros get it in when the get together! @thanasis_ante43 @kostas__ante34 @alex_ante34 #EverybodyWantsToBallButNoOnePutTheWorkIn #12AM A post shared by Giannis Antetokounmpo (@giannis_an34) on Jul 19, 2015 at 9:24pm PDT
- Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers
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📸- @asubers A post shared by Benjamin Simmons (@bensimmons) on Sep 17, 2018 at 2:06pm PDT
- LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
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Even on vacation. The grind never stops! I’m addicted to the process. It’s my drug!! #StriveForGreatness A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jul 12, 2016 at 12:45pm PDT
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Wit this great dude! Coming soon!! #WeWorking #StriveForGreatness #CameraReady #ByTheWayTrulyAppreciateTheGift A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Sep 4, 2016 at 11:55am PDT
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Me and my girlfriend!! All I need. Versa Climber is her name. #LoveHer #BackAtIt #StriveForGreatness A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jul 8, 2016 at 9:15am PDT
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That happy face I make when I finish that 7am workout. Definitely not the face I had during! Grrrr! Haha. #StriveForGreatness #MyBroSaidBringTheJoyBack #LiveLaughLove A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jan 25, 2016 at 5:11am PST
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I refuse to accept anything less than not working! It will never be because I didn’t put in the work. #StriveForGreatness #258 A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Sep 23, 2015 at 11:35am PDT
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@dzandertraining is out his mind! But I am 2 so tire let’s go on a stroll down the street! #StriveForGreatness #ICantStopIWontStop A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jul 5, 2014 at 7:41am PDT
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The NBA All-Star Game is a showcase: the best basketball players in the world throwing down furious dunks, making amazing passes, and hitting unbelievable shots while playing little—if any—defense. It’s also a showcase of what hard work in the gym and the training room translates into when it hits the court.
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Read article
How 15 NBA Players Train for Speed, Power, and Athleticism
Whether it’s a late-night cardio session, a big deadlift in the weight room, an extra set on the bench press, or massive dumbbell curls, this is what sets these players apart from the rest of the pack.
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11. Victor Oladipo, Indiana Pacers (He’s injured, but still was named an All-Star)
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They can’t stop me! Even if they stopped me! (@liltunechi) #TrulyUnbreakable A post shared by Victor Oladipo (@vicoladipo) on Feb 7, 2019 at 9:37am PST
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They can’t stop me! Even if they stopped me! (@liltunechi) #TrulyUnbreakable
A post shared by Victor Oladipo (@vicoladipo) on Feb 7, 2019 at 9:37am PST
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Week 3 #StayDaCourse #TheFeatheryLife #Fitness #BangEnergy #ExhaustUrPotential #OKC #ThunderUp @kevinhart4real what you doing? A post shared by Victor Oladipo (@vicoladipo) on Jun 9, 2017 at 3:13pm PDT
Week 3 #StayDaCourse #TheFeatheryLife #Fitness #BangEnergy #ExhaustUrPotential #OKC #ThunderUp @kevinhart4real what you doing?
A post shared by Victor Oladipo (@vicoladipo) on Jun 9, 2017 at 3:13pm PDT
10. Kyrie Irving, Boston Celtics
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Get after my @NikeTraining workout in the NTC App (GONIKE.ME/KYRIE) . #STOPEXERCISING #STARTTRAINING A post shared by Kyrie Irving (@kyrieirving) on Jan 12, 2017 at 12:24pm PST
Get after my @NikeTraining workout in the NTC App (GONIKE.ME/KYRIE) . #STOPEXERCISING #STARTTRAINING
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A post shared by Kyrie Irving (@kyrieirving) on Jan 12, 2017 at 12:24pm PST
9. Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder
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#ReturnOfTrece A post shared by Paul George (@ygtrece) on Sep 8, 2014 at 2:35pm PDT
#ReturnOfTrece
A post shared by Paul George (@ygtrece) on Sep 8, 2014 at 2:35pm PDT
8. Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
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Labor! Ready for the season ! #RipCity A post shared by Damian Lillard (@damianlillard) on Sep 4, 2017 at 6:23pm PDT
Labor! Ready for the season ! #RipCity
A post shared by Damian Lillard (@damianlillard) on Sep 4, 2017 at 6:23pm PDT
7. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
6. James Harden, Houston Rockets
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Great team win tonight but thats not enough. #LockedIn 🔒 A post shared by James Harden (@jharden13) on Dec 5, 2016 at 8:10pm PST
Great team win tonight but thats not enough. #LockedIn 🔒
A post shared by James Harden (@jharden13) on Dec 5, 2016 at 8:10pm PST
5. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
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Beast Mode.. Great boxing session. Felt like Rocky #TheProcess A post shared by Joel “The Process” Embiid (@joelembiid) on Jun 7, 2017 at 7:32pm PDT
Beast Mode.. Great boxing session. Felt like Rocky #TheProcess
A post shared by Joel “The Process” Embiid (@joelembiid) on Jun 7, 2017 at 7:32pm PDT
4. Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors
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The comeback is always stronger than the setback. S/o @DegreeMen #AD A post shared by Wardell Curry (@stephencurry30) on Dec 30, 2017 at 1:28pm PST
The comeback is always stronger than the setback. S/o @DegreeMen #AD
A post shared by Wardell Curry (@stephencurry30) on Dec 30, 2017 at 1:28pm PST
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
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This is how the AntetokounmpoBros get it in when the get together! @thanasis_ante43 @kostas__ante34 @alex_ante34 #EverybodyWantsToBallButNoOnePutTheWorkIn #12AM A post shared by Giannis Antetokounmpo (@giannis_an34) on Jul 19, 2015 at 9:24pm PDT
This is how the AntetokounmpoBros get it in when the get together! @thanasis_ante43 @kostas__ante34 @alex_ante34 #EverybodyWantsToBallButNoOnePutTheWorkIn #12AM
A post shared by Giannis Antetokounmpo (@giannis_an34) on Jul 19, 2015 at 9:24pm PDT
2. Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers
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📸- @asubers A post shared by Benjamin Simmons (@bensimmons) on Sep 17, 2018 at 2:06pm PDT
📸- @asubers
A post shared by Benjamin Simmons (@bensimmons) on Sep 17, 2018 at 2:06pm PDT
1. LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
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Even on vacation. The grind never stops! I’m addicted to the process. It’s my drug!! #StriveForGreatness A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jul 12, 2016 at 12:45pm PDT
Even on vacation. The grind never stops! I’m addicted to the process. It’s my drug!! #StriveForGreatness
A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jul 12, 2016 at 12:45pm PDT
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Wit this great dude! Coming soon!! #WeWorking #StriveForGreatness #CameraReady #ByTheWayTrulyAppreciateTheGift A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Sep 4, 2016 at 11:55am PDT
Wit this great dude! Coming soon!! #WeWorking #StriveForGreatness #CameraReady #ByTheWayTrulyAppreciateTheGift
A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Sep 4, 2016 at 11:55am PDT
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Me and my girlfriend!! All I need. Versa Climber is her name. #LoveHer #BackAtIt #StriveForGreatness A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jul 8, 2016 at 9:15am PDT
Me and my girlfriend!! All I need. Versa Climber is her name. #LoveHer #BackAtIt #StriveForGreatness
A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jul 8, 2016 at 9:15am PDT
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That happy face I make when I finish that 7am workout. Definitely not the face I had during! Grrrr! Haha. #StriveForGreatness #MyBroSaidBringTheJoyBack #LiveLaughLove A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jan 25, 2016 at 5:11am PST
That happy face I make when I finish that 7am workout. Definitely not the face I had during! Grrrr! Haha. #StriveForGreatness #MyBroSaidBringTheJoyBack #LiveLaughLove
A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jan 25, 2016 at 5:11am PST
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I refuse to accept anything less than not working! It will never be because I didn’t put in the work. #StriveForGreatness #258 A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Sep 23, 2015 at 11:35am PDT
I refuse to accept anything less than not working! It will never be because I didn’t put in the work. #StriveForGreatness #258
A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Sep 23, 2015 at 11:35am PDT
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@dzandertraining is out his mind! But I am 2 so tire let’s go on a stroll down the street! #StriveForGreatness #ICantStopIWontStop A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jul 5, 2014 at 7:41am PDT
@dzandertraining is out his mind! But I am 2 so tire let’s go on a stroll down the street! #StriveForGreatness #ICantStopIWontStop
A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jul 5, 2014 at 7:41am PDT
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