Duncan lost weight in order to speed up, reduce consumption and prolong his career. This is also to adapt to the faster and faster play now. There is also a very important point-he is a power forward, an important part of pick-and-roll and triangle attack, and needs flexibility.
One year Kobe gained weight in order to increase antagonism. After a year, he felt that the effect was not good, and he lost again, and continued to take the elegant route.
Yao Ming hasn't lost much weight since he came to NBA, because he is a traditional center. Even after the injury, I kept on exercising to keep my weight.
I have never seen Aopang lose weight. (they are all so fat. . . )
In other words, what weight to keep depends on what style of play you choose.
James will definitely lose weight if he keeps his present style of play, defends the backbone and makes a guest appearance as a power forward from time to time. If he decides to share less responsibility instead of fighting with other power forwards, he will lose weight. It doesn't have to be like this.
Personally, I think he can keep playing like this for a long time. Even though he is old, his body is stronger than many young people. He may adjust the shooting proportion, but his playing style will not change fundamentally. At that time, Malone Mourning's generation dared to fight with others on the inside even before retiring.