Lucas: Life-Changing Transformation For Joel James Posted Jun 19, 2012 Upon hearing that Joel James has lost 60 pounds, the natural question is to ask him how he did it. The 6-foot-11 center went from pudgy to powerful during his senior season at Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer High, so there must be a secret. "I didn't look at it as trying to lose weight. I didn't change what I ate. I just had fun working out and playing basketball." (Tar Heel Blue)