Jeff Teague Says He Was ‘Joking’ When He Alleged That LeBron James Used Steroids While on the Heat

Jeff Teague recently suggested that LeBron was using steroids and HGH while playing for the Miami Heat.

July 24, 2025

Jeff Teague commenting during a game of the NBA Finals, LeBron James speaking onstage during Fanatics Fest NYC 2025.

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Jeff Teague says he was "joking" when he ecently alleged that LeBron James used steroids while on the Miami Heat.

The former NBA guard made the remarks on an episode of his podcast, Club 520, when he said that the Lakers star was at his best on the Heat. "He was on steroids. He had to sit out, he was on steroids for real. Legit, he was on steroids. Allegedly," Teague said. "They started testing for HGH and... he had to sit out. He said his back was hurting and he sat out for like three weeks and came back skinny.

After his comments started to circulate on social media, Teaugue clarified that he wasn't being serious. "Y'sall weird jud I was joking about Bron he was just that dominate chill," he wrote on his Instagram Stories, as seen below.

Meanwhile, LeBron recently made a cameo in Tyler, the Creator's music video for "Stop Playing With Me" alongside the Clipse.

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