20 NBA players Who Underwent Crazy Body Transformations

#17 - Udonis Haslem

Haslem is among the most valuable and loyal NBA players

Udonis Haslem's story is very inspiring. The power forward weighed 300 pounds after high school and went overseas to play in France. He lost 50 pounds in his first season in Europe, eventually returning to the US and signing with the Miami Heat.

Haslem is a Miami native and has spent his entire career with the Heat. He eventually trimmed down to 235 pounds, adding more muscles to his body and becoming very valuable to the franchise's success.

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#18 - Kevin Love

Not many NBA players have gone through a drastic transformation like Love has

Kevin Love is among the NBA players who've gone through drastic body changes. During his tenure with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the talented power forward weighed more than 270 pounds and was generally considered overweight.

Since his trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014, Love has lost more than 30 points. Not only did he lose weight and become more mobile, but he also added extra muscle which helped him with rebounding and post play.

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#19 - Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis was relatively skinny during his rookie season

Anthony Davis weighed only 222 pounds on draft day. Considering that he's 6-10, this simply wasn't enough to let him dominate heavier and stronger opponents. However, the forward eventually bulked up, going all the way to 253 pounds.

Davis' weight and muscle helped him become a dominant inside player. While he is capable of scoring from the mid-range or three-point line, his game is mostly focused on attacking the rim.

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#20 - James Harden

Harden became one of the best NBA players during his time in Houston

James Harden has gone through several changes during his amazing NBA career. He went from being an athletic guard who was named the Sixth Man of the Year in Oklahoma to a superstar in Houston.

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Harden's body has gone through a transformation as he gained a lot of weight during one period with the Rockets. The former MVP was also criticized for his weight in Philadelphia, but he hit the gym and got in much better shape.