Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has received unwavering support from his family, particularly his wife Savannah and their three children throughout his 21 seasons playing in the NBA.
Let's take a look at the beloved wife of the NBA's all-time leading scorer, as well as their relationship.
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LeBron James' Wife: Savannah James
LeBron James has been married to Savannah James, formerly Savannah Brinson, since September 14, 2013. Nevertheless, their connection extends way much earlier.
Savannah was born to Jennifer and JK Brinson on August 27, 1986. She is the youngest of five siblings in her family.
Both originating from Akron, Ohio, the pair first crossed paths in 2002. At that time, Savannah, a 16-year-old sophomore, attended Buchtel High School, while LeBron, a 17-year-old junior, was enrolled at St. Vincent-St. Mary, a nearby rival school.
LeBron invited the then-16-year-old Savannah to a basketball game, and she accepted. However, Savannah sensed something special after their initial date at Outback Steakhouse. The high school basketball star returned to her home to give the leftovers she had left in his car.
"I knew he loved me when I left my leftovers from dinner in his car. I'd totally forgotten about them, and he brought them to me. I think he just wanted another excuse to come and see me," Savannah told Harper's Bazaar in 2010.
Just a few months after LeBron's debut in the NBA as the first overall pick for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003, she gave birth to their first child, LeBron James Jr., also known as Bronny. Today, Bronny is a freshman guard for the USC Trojans.
Their second son, Bryce, was born in 2007 and is active in high school basketball, playing for the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers in Los Angeles.
LeBron and Savannah became engaged on New Year's Eve in 2012, and they tied the knot on September 14, 2013, during a ceremony held in San Diego, California.
Among the star-studded guests were Beyonce and Jay-Z, who performed in the reception, and Dwyane Wade and his partner Gabrielle Union, Chris Bosh, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, and Erik Spoelstra.
In 2014, the couple welcomed their third child, a daughter named Zhuri. She has her own YouTube channel, which features various content aimed at children.
In a 2017 interview with Vogue, LeBron revealed that Savannah oversees the lives of their three children and their household due to his demanding schedule as an NBA star.
LeBron James' Family
LeBron James came into the world on December 30, 1984, born to a then 16-year-old Gloria James. His father, Anthony McClelland, had a significant criminal history and played no role in his upbringing.
During the NBA legend's formative years, the family faced numerous challenges, with Gloria struggling to secure consistent employment.
LeBron has shared accounts of the family's hardship, including the need to relocate six times in a single year and missing 82 out of 160 days of school in the fourth grade due to being ashamed of his family situation.
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