Physical toll

Physical Toll on Athletes

In a discussion on The Bill Simmons Podcast, both Bill Simmons and Rob Mahoney highlight the intense physical and mental pressures that star athletes endure throughout a season. Mahoney emphasizes that players like LeBron James and Kevin Durant deal with significant physical and psychological strain, especially when their teams rely heavily on them during games.

For instance, Durant faced a challenging scenario where, even when scoring nearly 40 points per game, his team struggled to secure victories, placing a tremendous burden on him. This situation underscores the necessity of team support to share the load and prevent over-exertion 1.