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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
LeBron James faces steroid allegations: Breakdown of his back injury controversy
LeBron James is one player who will be remembered in glory as long as his name remains tied to his sport. That doesn't mean, however, that the Future Hall of Fame star hasn't had his pitfalls, the most significant of which happened back in 2014-15 when some reports claimed that the player had missed two weeks of play not due to the publicly declared back injury but as a result of using steroids. LeBron James faced steroid allegations during the 2014-15 season when he missed games. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)(AP) Although the claims were never completely proven to be true, they caused quite a stir when former Hawks guard Jeff Teague recently brought them up in a podcast appearance. Also Read: WWE Cody Rhodes vs John Cena WrestleMania rematch: Should Triple H bring The Rock back to the ring? James' back injury in 2014 Following four seasons with the Miami Heat, James missed about two weeks of games during the 2014-15 season, his first playing with the Cleveland Cavaliers. At the time, it was claimed that he was missing in action due to a disc issue. He went on to miss 13 games that season, a career-high record for him at the time. Although he made a steady run to the Finals that year after returning on January 13, it was ESPN's Brian Windhorst's claims of James not quite being himself for the rest of the season due to his back that first spotlighted speculation. Many claimed that James had been using steroids at that point, including Teague most recently. Also Read: Hulk Hogan tribute: WWE, Triple H present beautiful video at SmackDown; fans in tears Teague's claims against James During an appearance on his 'Club 520 Podcast', Teague laid all speculation to rest. "He was on steroids, bro. He had to sit out, he was on steroids,' he said. "They started testing for HGH ... and he had to sit out. He said his back was hurting. He sat out for like three weeks and came back skinny. I was in the league, I remember." As per the official website of the Mayo Clinic, 'It appears that human growth hormone (HGH) can boost muscle mass and lower the amount of body fat in healthy older adults. But the gain in muscle doesn't lead to gains in strength. It isn't clear if human growth hormone provides other benefits to healthy adults.' There are several gaps in Teague's story and timeline, the most important of which is that the league did not officially start testing players for HGH until the season after these allegations surfaced. In his 2015-16 season, James played 76 of 82 games and won a championship with the Cavaliers, as reported by Yahoo Sports. Teague later waived off his comments as a joke and reaffirmed this stance during his most recent appearance on Thursday (July 24). (By Stuti Gupta)
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Jeff Teague quickly walked back on his baseless LeBron steroid accusations
LeBron James is set to enter his 23rd NBA season, and at 40 years old, he's still an All-Star caliber player. It's an astonishing career that spans multiple eras. But instead of choosing his favorite LeBron era, former NBA guard Jeff Teague sent a podcast discussion off the rails with a wild PED accusation about James. In the latest edition of the Club 520 Podcast, Teague was asked to choose the best version of James. And he said "Miami Heat 'Bron" without hesitation. And then to back up his argument, he went on to claim that James was using steroids. Like, out of nowhere. Teague said that once the league started testing for HGH, James suddenly had to sit out for multiple weeks with a mysterious back ailment only to come back skinnier. Teague told the story and was like, "I was in the league. I remember." Except none of that happened. The NBA didn't start testing for HGH until the 2015-16 season, and James was already back on the Cavaliers at that point. In his entire time with the Heat, LeBron never missed more than six games in a given season. LeBron did miss eight games in 2014-15 due to a back issue, but he was on Cleveland at that point. And, again, the injury predated the league's HGH testing program. Shortly after the comments went viral, Teague took to his Instagram to clarify that he was just joking. Yeah, safe to say that Teague heard from his agent or lawyer after that one.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Jeff Teague picks Isaiah Thomas over Jalen Brunson despite the star's All-NBA rise and playoff run
Jalen Brunson now play for the NY Knicks (Image via Instagram / @jalenbrunson1) Jalen Brunson has a chance to leave his stamp on the NBA history and become one of the New York Knicks' greatest players as the upcoming season approaches. Although it's never easy to compete for a championship, his rise to fame has helped the team finish close to the top of the East in recent years. However, NBA All-Star Jeff Teague, isn't convinced that Jalen Brunson is superior to former Boston Celtics' star Isaiah Thomas. Jeff Teague downplays Jalen Brunson's rise, claims Isaiah Thomas was the better scorer and overall player Jalen Brunson, the star of the New York Knicks , has been nothing short of extraordinary since he moved to Madison Square Garden in 2022. He helped the team come around and even led them to their first Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years this past season. Thanks to the star player, the New York Knicks are now able to contend for a championship. He has developed into one of the league's best guards since coming to New York. He further led the team to the third-best record in the East last season. Jeff Teague ARGUES Isaiah Thomas is BETTER than Jalen Brunson | 520 in the Morning However, the former NBA All-Star Baron Davis realized that Jalen Brunson alone would not be enough to bring an NBA championship. This happened after the team lost to the Indiana Pacers in six games in the Eastern Conference Finals. Baron Davis pointed to Indiana's pressure and restricting Jalen Brunson's movement. He further stated on Paul George's Podcast P: "Nobody can stop him… But if you watch what Indiana did, the half-court became another defender. His space got limited. They need another guard to handle pressure, bring the ball up, and let him operate one-on-one late in games." On the other hand, Jeff Teague isn't convinced that Jalen Brunson is superior to Isaiah Thomas. The former was a 5-foot-9 MVP candidate in Boston in 2017. Although his career was brief, he was among the league's finest, which is why Jeff Teague sided with him in a dispute. During his appearance in Club 520 Podcast on July 15, he said: 'I'm taking IT… I am, they do the same s—, and IT do it better really.' Jalen Brunson is a talented player (Image via Instagram / @jalenbrunson1) When asked who is a better scorer as well as a better player, Jeff Teague went all out. He continued: 'I swear to god I'm not being biased… I watched Jalen Brunson grow up, but [Thomas] averaged 30. He averaged 30.' In 2016-17, Isaiah Thomas had his best season. However, next season, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks will have a chance to put an end to this dispute on the floor. Also read: Jalen Brunson raises eyebrows with unexpected take on New York Knicks' coaching situation Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Angel Reese Makes Six-Figure Reveal After Going Viral
Angel Reese Makes Six-Figure Reveal After Going Viral originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's no secret that just 49 games into her WNBA career, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is already one of the best rebounders in the league. Advertisement On the year, Reese is currently averaging more rebounds per game (12.3) than she is averaging for points (11.7). While her rebounding makes her a critical piece of the Sky's future and is a major strength of her game, her offensive limitations have been weaponized against her on social media. Reese has been spotted multiple times putting in extra work, finishing around the rim, and has also made an effort to extend her range. She has already made more threes (4) through 15 games this season than she did all of last season (3). However, even with this in mind, fans have been relentless in poking fun at the fact that they feel many of her rebounds stem from her misses. The joke became so common that Bhen of the "Club 520 Podcast," which features former NBA player Jeff Teague, invented the phrase "Mebounds" to mock her. While Reese could have easily ignored the scrutiny, she turned the phrase into something that benefits others. She trademarked the phrase and has begun selling merch, with an undisclosed amount of the revenue going to cyberbullying prevention. Advertisement She also revealed to the Chicago Sun-Times that the reception to the merchandise has been quite lucrative. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).Dale Zanine-Imagn Images 'You would have never thought I made six figures in, literally, a day off of that,' Reese told the Chicago Sun-Times. 'And y'all can continue to troll me, but I turned this into a positive.' That's certainly one way to get back at those who are more interested in mocking her. As for what's next for her and the Sky, they will be looking to get back in the win column on Sunday against the Los Angeles Sparks after dropping Friday's game against the Golden State Valkyries. Related: Angel Reese is Selling Viral 'Mebounds' Shirt for $45 Related: Hailey Van Lith Breaks Silence on WNBA Legend's Disrespectful Social Media Comment This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jeff Teague Advises Angel Reese After Sky's 8th Loss of Season
Jeff Teague Advises Angel Reese After Sky's 8th Loss of Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky lost their eighth game of the season 79-72 to the Washington Mystics on Wednesday at home inside the Wintrust Arena. Advertisement Even though her team came up short, forward Angel Reese put up a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds, which gained her some praise from a few podcasters. 'The Sky [are] getting better,' 'Club 520 Podcast' host DJ Wells said to co-hosts B Hen and former player Jeff Teague. 'They only have three wins so far, but they are getting a lot more production than they had been.' He continued, 'Shoutout, Angel Reese. She's been consecutively putting it together, and she's starting to figure it out.' However, the Sky struggled to manage their turnovers and lost as a result. Chicago ended the game with 22 turnovers compared to the Mystics' 16. Seven of those turnovers came from Reese, which Teague brought up. Advertisement 'She got to bring some of those turnovers down,' he said. 'I was watching some of her games, and if she brought the turnovers down, she'd be alright.' Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) drives to the basket against Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen (44).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Before Tuesday's defeat, Reese had been managing the number of turnovers she would end the game with. She only had two turnovers during the Sky's 78-66 win over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. Furthermore, by the end of an 88-70 loss to the Atlanta Dream on June 13, Reese only had three turnovers, showing her desire to work on the issue. However, she will need to continue doing so heading into Chicago's next home game inside Wintrust Arena against the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. ET on ABC. Related: Cardi B's Wordless Message to Angel Reese Is Turning Heads This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
