Former NBA player Jeff Teague sparked controversy on Wednesday after claiming on his Club 520 podcast that LeBron James used steroids during his time with the Miami Heat. Shortly afterward, Teague retracted the statement, clarifying that his steroids claim was made in jest.

Teague addressed the situation in an Instagram story, stating,

“Y’all weird I was joking about bron,”

followed by,

“he was just that dominate chill.”

This comment came after his initial remarks on the podcast, where he insisted that James was flagged for human growth hormone (HGH) use during drug testing, supposedly causing him to sit out for several weeks.

On the podcast, Teague and his co-hosts debated which era of James’s career displayed the most dominance, with Teague surprisingly picking James’s Miami Heat years. He supported his choice by alleging, “He was on steroids, bro,” and added,

“He had to sit out. They started testing for HGH… and he had to sit out. He said his back was hurting and he sat out for like three weeks and came back skinny.”

Though Teague later disavowed these claims, rumors about James’s use of performance-enhancing substances have circulated before. Notably, last year during an episode of Jason Whitlock’s Fearless podcast, businessman Victor Conte mentioned longstanding speculation regarding James and doping.

To date, there is no official confirmation or credible evidence that LeBron James has used illegal performance-enhancing drugs. Teague’s quick backtrack underlines the sensitive nature of such accusations within the sports community and highlights how easily misinformation can spread.

LeBron James Gains Attention with Viral Singing Clip Featuring Jeff Bezos

Before Teague’s comments gained widespread attention, a video of LeBron James and his wife Savannah went viral across social media platforms. The clip shows the couple singing Kendrick Lamar’s track Not Like Us at a private gathering, a song known for its pointed critique of Drake.

The video concludes with a brief appearance by billionaire Jeff Bezos, adding unexpected star power to the moment. This instance comes shortly after Canadian rapper Drake replaced a tattoo of James with one of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, highlighting ongoing cultural and personal connections in the NBA and music worlds.

While the clip is lighthearted, the surrounding conversation about James remains tense and conflicted, reflecting the uneasy atmosphere created by public speculation on his career and personal integrity.

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