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NBA stars put a lot of thought into their diet and intake. This is not uncommon amongst athletes wanting to give peak performances night after night. For the body to shoulder such stress over a season, it becomes extremely necessary for players to consume a tailored diet capable of sustaining such physical output.
Five NBA players who follow a vegan diet
Diets of athletes usually include a lot of lean meat, eggs, dairy, and nuts. But with vegan trends taking over the world, few athletes are turning to vegan diets. Here are five NBA stars that follow a vegan diet.
#5 Wilson Chandler
We know that Wilson Chandler does not play in the NBA anymore. The star has played in the league for over 12 seasons and is still active as a professional basketball player and thus we will consider him for this list. Chandler played for five teams in his career, including the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets.
Chandler said the following about his reasons for becoming vegan:
A few things led me to the vegan diet. I guess the first thing to say was that I had multiple injuries and surgeries. Then additional complications: stamina level, inflammation, stuff with my stomach, overall mood, how my body was feeling and working.
#4 JaVale McGee
The 7'0" center has joined the 2020-21 NBA Finalists Phoenix Suns. JaVale McGee has won three rings in his career, two with the Golden State Warriors and one with the LeBron James-led LA Lakers. He is one of the few players in the league who follows veganism.
McGee claims that a plant-based, dairy and meat-less diet has helped him sustain his career. The former Laker has collaborated with many vegan brands and is also a strong advocate of such a lifestyle.
McGee is not an exceptional scorer or a starter but is a decent rebounder. He averaged 5.2 rebounds and 7.3 points per game in the 2020-21 season. He has represented the Washington Wizards, Denver Nuggets, Philadelhia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, LA Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets. He has the second highest number of championships amongst the current players in the league.
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#3 DeAndre Jordan
The latest NBA reports suggest that DeAndre Jordan might join the LA Lakers in the upcoming season. The 6'11" center played for the Brooklyn Nets in the 2020-21 season alongside the likes of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. His move to the Lakers could provide the Los Angeles team with a great defensive asset.
The former Clippers player is a very vocal proponent of the vegan diet. He began the veganism journey in 2018. Jordan stars as a host in a vegan cooking show called Cooking Clean. He had the following to say about the show and veganism:
Cooking Clean is one part of that journey, since what you put in your body affects your overall well-being. My hope is that Cooking Clean provides helpful insight into the life-changing benefits of plant-based foods and inspires audiences to embrace a more sustainable diet. It’s been a dream of mine to share my passion for food while having some fun in the kitchen.
#2 Chris Paul
Chris Paul is a truly gifted player. He has established himself as one of the most exceptional playmakers and mid-range scorers in the league. Paul began his NBA career in 2005. The New Orleans Hornets picked the future star as the fourth overall pick.
CP3 played in his first NBA Finals in the 2020-21 season. Although the Milwaukee Bucks overwhelmed the Paul-led Suns, his performance was still commendable.
Point God turned to veganism in 2019 and has not gone back since. The NBA superstar is also highly interested in vegan brands and reportedly raised $3 million with Jay-Z for Misha's Kind Foods, a vegan food brand.
#1 Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving is a beauty to watch. The way he glides on the court, breaking ankles and confidence in his wake, is a work of art. His ball handling is unrivaled in the NBA. His finishing moves are unstoppable. His shooting is absolutely lethal.
A scoring machine, the 6'2" point guard now plays alongside James Harden and Durant for the Brooklyn Nets. Uncle Drew is also the most recent entrant into the prestigious 50-40-90 club.
Irving is a strict vegan who believes that a plant-based diet is making him stronger and more energetic on the NBA court.
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