Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker and Super Bowl XLVIII champion Korey Toomer has dropped a bombshell, publicly accusing LeBron James of using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) to sustain elite performance at age 41. On the Groupchat podcast, Toomer declared:
“LeBron on steroids… He’s on something. He’s on steroids. He’s on them, peptides. He’s on it and they are letting him get away with it; they are letting him get away with taking steroids.”
Toomer, 37 and retired from football, compared his own post-pickup game pain to LeBron’s ability to log heavy minutes and produce All-NBA numbers in his 23rd season. “I’m 37… after pickup games I’m hurting bro, like bad,” he said, insisting fans shouldn’t be upset with his view.
LeBron Fires Back at Rumors: “I Don’t Care About Podcasts or Articles” Amid the PED noise, LeBron addressed separate ESPN reports of tension with Lakers governor Jeanie Buss (allegedly “fed up” with his influence) and future speculation. In a recent interview, the King dismissed it all:
“I don’t really care about the reports, to be honest… Quite frankly, I don’t really care about articles. I don’t care about stories. I don’t care about podcasts and all that type of s**t.”
At 41, he emphasized peace: “Nah, they don’t bother me. I’m 41 years old, and I watch golf every day. I don’t care about an article.”
Buss also pushed back: “It’s really not right… Given all the great things LeBron has done for the Lakers, that he has to be pulled into my family drama. To say that it wasn’t appreciated is just not true and completely unfair to him.”
PED Debate Reignites in Modern Sports Toomer’s claims – from a former pro athlete – have exploded online, fueling discussions on longevity, training, and transparency in the NBA. LeBron continues to defy age with 22.5 PPG, 6 RPG, 6.9 APG averages, heavy minutes, and elite efficiency – credited to rigorous training, nutrition, recovery science (cryotherapy, hyperbaric chambers, sleep tech).
X reactions:
Pro-LeBron: “Toomer’s jealous. LeBron’s discipline and science are unmatched.”Skeptical: “41 and still elite? PEDs have to play a role – NBA testing needs to be tougher.”Neutral: “No proof, just speculation. But the longevity is unreal.”
LeBron hasn’t directly addressed the PED accusation, staying focused on the court. Lakers sit around 6th in the West, still playoff-bound despite Tatum’s absence. With Luka Dončić as the future centerpiece, LeBron’s path remains: discounted stay, free agency move, or retirement.
Toomer – a 5-season NFL vet – has stirred major controversy. Will this spark stricter NBA testing? Or fade as “noise” LeBron ignores?
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