Story byPhoto Credit: Jason Miller via Getty ImagesSibanee GogoiThu, January 29, 2026 at 11:43 AM UTC·2 min readNBA star LeBron James has been putting in the work to get back on the court, and his recent rehab from a sciatica injury has been a transformative journey. The basketball pro has made a personal lifestyle change that he and his inner circle think could prolong his illustrious NBA run. As he navigated the challenges of recovery, James made the conscious decision to overhaul a crucial aspect of his life. LeBron James gave up this thing during sciatica rehabLeBron James has made a major lifestyle tweak during his time in rehab.