“My dad wasn’t around…” LeBron James gets real about decision to start family with Savannah James
LeBron James opens up about days as a new father with Savannah James in chat with Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce
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Everybody in the NBA and beyond knows LeBron James as the ultimate family man. However not many know the backstory of him becoming who he was with his wife Savannah James. In the latest chat with Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce, the NBA MVP touched upon the same.
On Wednesday’s installation of the New Heights podcast, LeBron James shed some light on what has worked out for him this far. One thing the NBA star knew was to not be a ‘shit show’ that would affect people around him for the worse.
Turning the conversation to managing expectations off the court, LeBron James opened up about his days as a new father. He recalled having no male influence in his life growing up, which put him under pressure to do better. People’s underestimation and hopes for his failure were motivation all the more for him to show up.
When I started to start my family that was another part of it. I knew [his wife] Savannah was the one and I started having kids and I was like, ‘I didn’t have that male influence. My dad wasn’t around.’ I was, ‘OK I can’t f–k that up.’
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LeBron James has always publicly admired his wife Savannah James and credited her for who he is today. Previously, he called her the ‘real MVP’ for managing everything on her own when he was just starting. Other than that he has also been very transparent about not having a relationship with his biological father. He was raised by his mother Gloria Marie James, in Akron, Ohio.
LeBron James on wife Savannah:
— Hoops on 𝕏 (@Digits3Hoops) February 10, 2023
"My beautiful wife has been… I mean she’s the real MVP if you wanna be completely honest."
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Being raised by a single parent was also a guiding factor for LeBron James in raising his children the right way. Formidably, the Lakers star now plays alongside his eldest Bronny James on the court of Los Angeles. The NBA star and Savannah James share three children, Bronny, Bryce Maximus, and Zhuri Nova.
LeBron James’ family is to thank for longevity in the NBA
LeBron James has long received his legendary status, not just with his scoreboard, but also with his zeal to be in the NBA. The Lakers star recently turned 40 but age has nothing to do with his game on the court as that remains firm. In a recent interview, he had his family to thank for that quality.
Speaking to Mike Golic, LeBron James shared that the presence of his three kids in the house was what kept him youthful. As for the sport, he credited his kids’ athletic pursuits to be deeply motivating. Having said that, he mentioned the opportunity to play beside his son Bronny James.
Additionally, he mentioned Bryce and Zhuri to add to the lively factor of his life. Bryce is a junior in high school who also plays basketball for his team. Meanwhile, the youngest, 10, has an interest in volleyball.
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