20 NBA players Who Underwent Crazy Body Transformations

#9 - Marc Gasol

Gasol's transformation has been very inspiring

Marc Gasol went through many changes during his NBA career. During his high school days, Gasol wasn't exactly fit and it didn't seem that he'd become a star. However, he worked hard and got in perfect shape.

The big man weighed 280 pounds on draft day, but trimmed his weight all the way down to 255 pounds, becoming one of the best centers in the league during his prime.

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#10 - James Johnson

James Johnson was one of the most improved NBA players in Miami

James Johnson is one of the NBA players who were late bloomers. For Johnson, this was never a talented issue, but more of a weight problem. The forward started his season with the Miami Heat at 275 pounds, but trimmed it down all the way to 238 pounds.

The Heat have a strict weight regimen, but Johnson certainly benefited from it. He had the best season of his career in Miami, averaging career-highs in points, rebounds and assists.

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#11 - Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal is one of the most dominant NBA players of all time

Shaquille O'Neal is arguably the most dominant player to ever play in the league. He was so powerful that many teams signed seven-footers whose sole purpose was to stop him. However, no one got even close to doing so.

O'Neal weighed 285 pounds coming into the league. He eventually added even more muscle and weighed 395 pounds during his last championship with the Lakers.

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#12 - Dwight Howard

Howard added a few more pounds, becoming stronger

Dwight Howard was always fit and strong while playing in the NBA. However, there is a difference between a rookie Howard who weighed 240 pounds and a veteran center who bulked up and became dominant.

The former Orlando Magic star heavily relied on his strength during his career, which is why adding more muscles helped him become stronger. Thanks to his transformation, Howard won numerous accolades and was an incredible two-way player.