NBA fans have jokes about LeBron James going through his huge pre-game list in preparation for his first back-to-back game of this year. James can be heard checking off a number of items on the list, including a hyperbaric chamber, a Normatec massage, and ending with a pregame meal.
Fans have been trolling King James ever since the clip went viral, with many feeling that there’s no way the baller completed all the things on the list. Meanwhile, others continue to hail the veteran, appreciating all the hard work the veteran continues to put into his performance even at this age.
“LeBron James went through his game day checklist to play in his first back-to-back of the season Tuesday: Cold tub, Hyperbaric chamber, Nap, Normatec, Activation, Stretching, Rehabbing, Lifting, Pregame meal,” Dave McMenamin tweeted sharing the clip of James talking about his pre-game routine.

LeBron James went through his game day checklist to play in his first back-to-back of the season Tuesday:
✅ Cold tub
✅ Hyperbaric chamber
✅ Nap
✅ Normatec
✅ Activation
✅ Stretching
✅ Rehabbing
✅ Lifting
✅ Pregame meal pic.twitter.com/CGPn6Y8Hox— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) January 14, 2026
“He made half this up,” one fan joked.
“Went thru my pre day checklist to work 5 straight each week: coffee, Clash Royale, Walk the dogs, Ensure SW US has power, Ensure no one gets hurt, Figure out future of Arizona, Sit in traffic, Salad, Feed dogs, Watch news, Bed,” another fan hilariously listed.
“Notice, he didn’t mention PRACTISING and it shows. This is the only player that I’ve seen that the paid Klutch media keeps propping up as great, despite his game hasn’t improved in 23 years,” one more fan highlighted.
NBA Fans Hail LeBron James As GOAT After Pre-Game List Goes Viral
Meanwhile, many NBA fans definitely love seeing the intensity of LeBron James’ regime, stating that this is the reason as to why the baller is still the GOAT in basketball. Many felt that every other player can learn a thing or two about discipline and using technology to their advantage from James.

“23 years in with this level of dedication to be able to go for 31 10 and 9 on the second night of a back to back. GOAT (goat emoji)” one
23 years in with this level of dedication to be able to go for 31 10 and 9 on the second night of a back to back. GOAT🐐
— Lakers Teej (@LakersTeej) January 14, 2026
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“There’s little question he’s the greatest physical specimen of all time.” one fan felt
“He’s retiring for sure lol or y’all finally asked him the right question after all these years because I guarantee once he retires he’s writing a book with every detail step by step of his daily routine lol,” another fan added.
Fans surely feel that LeBron James is doing everything in his power to keep his body performing, especially at a time when many other hoopers are benched as a result of injuries, complaining about the high workload.
