With the pandemic suspending sporting events worldwide, athletes suddenly have tons of time on their hands. In the latest installment of our weekly NBA series, we look at how they've been keeping themselves entertained - and in shape - while self-isolating.
Bron's butt spotter
We kick things off this week with LeBron James, who teaches us never to take shortcuts with safety during squats. Not sure if his spotter's gluteal contact is correct social distancing, however.
👑 @KingJames staying ready 💯
— ShowtimeForum (@ShowtimeForum) April 23, 2020
🎥 Via (IG) pic.twitter.com/A8HnAuRLZQ
Staying with James, self-isolation may finally be getting to him.
Warning: Video contains coarse language
THE KING really feelin’ himself today 😭 (via @KingJames) pic.twitter.com/1JXR9adidm
— Overtime (@overtime) April 23, 2020
'Spida' throws up nothing but air
For the most part, NBA stars only allow us glimpses of the finished product, and rarely the struggle of the entire process. That's why we appreciate Donovan Mitchell's incredible package of failed trick shots.
Spida is the trick shot master 🤣
— ESPN (@espn) April 23, 2020
(via @spidadmitchell) pic.twitter.com/OuAVER0jRj
Russ breaks a sweat in sand
We have no idea what type of workout routine this is from Russell Westbrook, but know that just watching this will leave you feeling exhausted.
Russ is straight working dawg
— ⚡️ (@TheWestbrookEra) April 23, 2020
He ain’t lying when he says he’s always ready. pic.twitter.com/63XZLUgpP0
Curry learns to type
Two-time MVP and three-time NBA champion Stephen Curry may possess one of the greatest shooting strokes of all time, but his keystrokes are absolutely awful.
It's never too late to learn how to type 😆
— ESPN (@espn) April 18, 2020
(via @ayeshacurry) pic.twitter.com/XNk5wKtCf9
That pace doesn't even qualify for a words-per-minute approximation.
Kuzma the artist
Speaking of strokes, Kyle Kuzma has apparently been working on his canvas game. It took a while, but we now finally understand why the Lakers refused to part with him for Anthony Davis.
Not sure what's worse: the "Workout. Paint. Repeat" caption, or the socks and sandals combo.
DeMar's acting chops
DeMar DeRozan utilized TikTok to its full potential this week by playing the roles of both Ice Cube and Mike Epps in a recreation of the hilarious "jump" scene from "All About the Benjamins."
Looks like boredom is getting to all of us 😂
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 21, 2020
🎥: @DeMar_DeRozan pic.twitter.com/e7sOe6HH1S
Unfortunately, we'll have to dock points for him not going the whole nine yards with a boat.
Meyers' new 'do
Heat big man Meyers Leonard challenged his Twitter followers this week to raise $175,000 for COVID-19 relief, and he even threw in an incentive for the $125,000 mark, promising to dye his hair in Miami's classic pink-and-blue vice motif.
Not only did his followers eclipse $125,000, but they also easily surpassed Leonard's goal of $175,000. He made sure to hold up his end of the deal.
Wow ❤️❤️❤️ We officially raised over $125,000 for COVID-19 relief and have recently surpassed $175,000 (my goal, just not updated yet) in route to feed over 1 million people in the month of April due to Coronavirus. Thank you to everyone who has supported in some way. 🙏🏼❤️🔨 pic.twitter.com/aZi4opoo2R
— Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard) April 24, 2020
We need to see that look on the Heat's alternate court, ASAP.










