LeBron James fast cemented his legacy as one of the greatest athletes in the world with his once-in-a-generation basketball skills. This has led to many athletes, from various sports, being inspired by his life and one of them is MMA phenom, Conor McGregor.

In a conversation with Tony Robbins, the Irishman revealed he started investing in his body after reading about LeBron James and the millions he spends on physicians, Masseuse, and chefs to keep himself healthy.

This recognition from the face of the sport MMA and one of the highest-paid athletes of all time bemused ‘King’ James, who appreciated the former UFC champion and also advised him further.

James said, “To be in all honesty, I play the game and I train my body. I put the work into my body to hope to inspire other athletes around the world, other great athletes. If I’m able to rub off on Conor and other athletes that feel like it’s beneficial to them, I think that’s a pretty cool thing. It’s humbling for one.”

“I take my body very seriously. I’m just trying to maximize my career and see how long I can continue to play the game that I love. It starts with the body. It ends with the mind. If the mind is sharp, then you can go a lot longer than you may think. That’s what it’s all about. You’ve got to be disciplined. It’s all about discipline, as well,” ‘King’ concluded.

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Is Conor McGregor good at basketball?

The Mystic Mac Conor McGregor is a man of many talents. Apart from a legendary Mixed Martial Arts career, the Irishman also boasts of many lucrative businesses. This is one of the many reasons he is widely popular and also one of the richest athletes on the planet.

However, fans are also left wondering if he is any good at other sports as well. Apart from a sound boxing performance, McGregor once showed a spectacle to his fans at the Madison Square Garden. Here, he showed his basketball skills and dunked some perfect shots right into the hoop.

What are your thoughts about LeBron James being appreciative of Conor McGregor? Let us know in the comments below.

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