LeBron James Is in Love With Zhuri’s New Talent That Got Chris Paul’s Attention

Some friendships in the NBA go far beyond the court, and few embody that better than LeBron James and Chris Paul. Over two decades in the league, Olympic runs with Team USA, and countless shared experiences have only strengthened their bond. That connection runs even deeper off the floor—Paul is the godfather to LeBron’s son, Bronny. Naturally, the “Point God” has always kept a close eye on James’ family, and this time it was the youngest member, Zhuri, who caught his attention.

When LeBron’s 9-year-old daughter shared her latest milestone, Paul made sure to cheer her on. “I see ya Z!!!” he commented on a reel posted by family chef Dena Marino, where Zhuri proudly showed off her role as a “bestie sous chef.” Now a fifth grader, she lit up while explaining how she helped prepare snacks and meals in the kitchen—a clip that’s already racked up more than 500,000 views.

“So today we have a little snack haul. First, we have strawberries and tomatoes from our garden. And then we got some whipped cream for our strawberries from our garden. Got homemade rice crispy treats. And then when you take this off, this is my lunch. We got rice, cucumber, some salmon, kewpie mayo, sriracha, spring onion, little seasonings. And we got some sides for my lunch. And a little Nutella!” Her reaction is what everybody is feeling right now.” So good. So good.”

Even her father, LeBron James, couldn’t help but beam with pride at Zhuri’s new role. The 4x NBA champion, who has built his legacy in part by treating his body like a temple, dropped a string of heart-eyed emojis — “😍😍😍😍😍” — to show just how much he appreciated his daughter’s effort. It wasn’t just about the cooking, but also about Zhuri learning the importance of balance and nutrition at such a young age.

And it doesn’t stop in the kitchen. Recently, LeBron also highlighted Zhuri’s growing skills on the hardwood. In a clip he shared, the 10-year-old dribbled a full-size NBA basketball with ease, never once losing control. Safe to say, whether it’s whipping up snacks or handling the rock, Zhuri James is already showing she’s got some of that trademark James focus in her DNA.

Naturally, the 4x MVP had to share the moment with the world, and captioned it with “Ayeee!,”

Unlike his sons, LeBron James’ daughter has chosen a different sport

After a debut season, Bron and his oldest son became the first father and son to play in the NBA together. But with nothing concrete to show in his rookie year, Bronny James is poised to earn a regular spot on the Los Angeles Lakers. Furthermore, Bryce James will begin his college journey at Arizona soon. What about their sister? Even though she had the ball-handling skills in her DNA, for now, the 10-year-old is actually gravitating towards a different sport.

In fact, LeBron James is supporting his daughter to the fullest as she pursues volleyball. “🥰🥰😍😍🤎🤎🤎 YOU GO GIRL!!!!!! @allthingszhuri LET’S GO BABY Z!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾. Best of luck this season and GO CRAZY!! 🏐👋🏾. #JamesGang👑.” This was the caption that Bron shared a few months ago in one of her Instagram posts, as his daughter is carving her own legacy. Even though it’s not basketball, the 10-year-old made sure to honor her dad. Zhuri was donning the number 6 jersey in her volleyball uniform, paying homage to her father.

LBJ wore that number with the Miami Heat and for a brief period during his Lakers tenure. So be it volleyball, basketball, or even cooking, LeBron is front and center to support his princess. Their bond as father-daughter continues to grow stronger, despite James’ incredibly busy schedule. He manages to make time for family, no matter how occupied he might be.