LeBron James has been accused once again of using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) during his NBA career, with former player Jeff Teague spreading the claims amid debates over James’s prime years. Teague suggested that James was compelled to sit out games when the NBA introduced testing for human growth hormone (HGH) more than ten years ago, implying the absence was related to steroid use rather than injury.
According to Teague,
“Miami Heat Bron, he was on steroids bro, he had to sit out because he was on steroids. Allegedly.”
He added,
“He had to sit out, when they started testing for HGH and he said his back was hurt and sat out for like three weeks and came back skinny. I was in the league and I remember. He came back and he was crazy.”
Investigations Have Cleared LeBron James of Any PED Involvement
Despite these allegations, LeBron James has previously been cleared by authorities amid investigations into possible doping scandals, including those relating to Biogenesis. The lead investigator from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) affirmed,
“I can tell you that we looked into everything just because we knew this day would come…There was never any indication that LeBron James did anything wrong.”
This official statement disputes any implication of James’s involvement in performance-enhancing drug use, adding weight to his denials and contradicting Teague’s assertions.
Fan Reactions and Doubts Cast Over Jeff Teague’s Claims
Fans and analysts quickly voiced skepticism over Teague’s statements, pointing out inconsistencies with the timeline and facts concerning James’s absences. Comments circulated noting that James did not miss three consecutive weeks during his Miami Heat tenure and that the former player’s memory of events appeared flawed.
Possible Repercussions and Future Developments
It remains uncertain whether LeBron James’s representatives will respond formally to Teague’s accusations or seek a public retraction. Given the sensitivity of PED allegations and their potential impact on James’s legacy, the controversy is likely to provoke ongoing discussion and scrutiny from both fans and the media in coming weeks.
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