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LeBron James Steroid Allegations, Explained: What to Know About NBA Star's 2014 Back Injury and HGH Claims
NBA, JUL 23 – Jeff Teague apologized after baselessly accusing LeBron James of steroid use during his Miami Heat years; no evidence supports these claims, and NBA testing began after that period.
- On July 23, 2025, former NBA player Jeff Teague suggested on his Club 520 podcast that LeBron James may have taken performance-enhancing drugs throughout his four years with the Miami Heat.
- Teague's claim followed years of speculation tied to James's 2014 back injury and coincided with the NBA's 2015-16 season start of HGH testing, although Teague later called his remarks a joke.
- LeBron missed about two weeks in the 2014-15 season due to a back disc issue and returned skinny after sitting out roughly three weeks, but no public evidence supports drug use during that period.
- The NBA has tested for human growth hormone since the 2015-16 season, enforcing a 25-game suspension for violations while LeBron's supporters highlight his clean record and ambassador status.
- Teague's unconfirmed allegations sparked debate in the NBA community, but the league and insiders find no credible proof linking James to performance-enhancing drugs, leaving the matter unresolved.
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Former NBA player Jeff Teague has stirred controversy on his podcast, Club 520 Podcast. The 37-year-old American initially claimed that LeBron James used steroids during his time with the Miami Heat, only to later dismiss it as a joke.
LeBron James Accused of Using Steroids
Former NBA All-Star Jeff Teague has joked that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James used steroids during his dominant four-year run with the Miami Heat.Speaking on his “Club 520” podcast on July 23, Teague claimed that James took steroids during his stint with the Heat, while the panel discussed which version of James across the years was the most dominant.“Miami Heat ‘Bron… he was on steroids, bro,” Teague said.“He had to sit out. He was on ste…
LeBron James under fire: Jeff Teague's shocking steroid accusation from Heat era rocks the NBA
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Former NBA All-Star Makes Strong Accusation Against LeBron James
Here’s A Look Inside LeBron James’ Los Angeles Mansion (1:14) A former NBA champion and All-Star is levying a pretty serious accusation against LeBron James from his time with the Miami Heat.In a recent radio show appearance, former NBA point guard Jeff Teague asserted that LeBron took steroids while he was a part of the Miami Heat. Though he covered his legal bases by repeatedly saying "allegedly," he claimed that LeBron used human growth hormo…
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