The FLAGRANT podcast, which was published on Tuesday, featured the former MMA champion turned promoter. Sonnen gained notoriety when he claimed the NBA's all-time leading scorer is using the same performance-enhancing chemicals that he had previously acknowledged to using and tested positive for.
The world would understand what LeBron did, Sonnen said, and other basketball players would hear what LeBron does and say, "Well, that doesn't matter. "You're striking a stick at them like a baseball player," said the speaker. It makes no difference.
What do you believe he's up to, Sonnen was questioned.
Sonnen added, "We have the same drug man. "I am fully aware of what he is doing. Only one golfer uses the big three, which are testosterone, growth hormone, and EPO (erythropoietin). The Lance Armstrong diet is that. One golfer exists, but it's Tiger Woods.
Armstrong, a cyclist who won seven Tour de France titles, had all of his victories annulled after it was discovered that he had used performance-enhancing substances while competing. He later admitted using the illegal substances to Oprah Winfrey. Woods' PED use has never been verified.
"EPO is important; LeBron uses it for that reason. That matters," remarked Sonnen. Your red blood cells are produced more by EPO. It gives you stamina so you can play the entire game. The fourth minute can be shot in the same way as the fourth quarter. It is the supreme performance booster.
In addition to what they refer to as "drugs of abuse," which include methamphetamine, cocaine, and opiates, the NBA does randomly test its players for drugs like human growth hormone and other performance-enhancing substances. The league declared that it would stop testing for marijuana in 2021.
In the 20 seasons James has played in the NBA, it's noteworthy that he has never failed a drug test.
