Whenever a child dreams of playing in the NBA, he not only sacrifices a lot to get into the league. Often, it’s their mothers who support their sons’ dreams and make greater sacrifices. We all remember Kevin Durant’s iconic MVP-winning speech, where he thanked his mother for everything she did for him. Well, today is the day we celebrate the most important women in our lives. The entire world is celebrating Mother’s Day by paying tribute to their moms. So, how could the NBA world be left behind? Especially LeBron James?

Indeed, he wasn’t left behind as the Lakers’ superstar took to Instagram to wish his mother, Gloria Marie James. “Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing and beautiful moms out there!” James wrote on his Instagram story with a family photo from his childhood attached. The 40-year-old Los Angeles star showed his love and appreciation for his mother while he echoed the sentiments of millions of fans around the globe. James shares a close-knit bond with his mother Gloria, who had James when she was just sixteen.

However, despite facing immense challenges throughout her lifetime, she built the foundation on which the Lakers’ superstar has built his empire. She not only helped LeBron James become the player he is today, but also instilled the values of hard work and dedication, for which he is forever grateful to his mother. She has been LeBron’s biggest supporter and a constant presence in her son’s games. Just recently, James shared a wholesome moment the mom and son duo shared on the sidelines, dating 25 years apart.

The video showed Gloria giving her son a kiss on the cheek back in his school days, something she still does for the 40-year-old veteran. However, it’s not just LeBron James, who shares a great bond with his mother; other NBA superstars also celebrated this day with their mothers. One of them is Boston Celtics’ superstar, Jayson Tatum. The 27-year-old Boston forward shared a lovely post on his Instagram account, posted by the Players Tribune. In the post, there were a couple of photos from Tatum’s childhood, where he’s seen cherishing the moments with her mother, Brandy Cole.

There was also a heartwarming message attached to the collage. “Thank You, Mom. For making sure I was fed, for making sure we had a home, for making me the person I am today…” The post read. “Thanks again, Mom, you did it. My mistake, we did it.” The Cs star showcased his appreciation for his mother as he thanked her for putting food on the table and making sure he had a roof over his head. To conclude, he also congratulated his mother for making it, as the mother and son now enjoy the fruits of their hard work. Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell and others also joined as the Cleveland star gave a heartfelt tribute to his mother as well.

Donovan Mitchell and others also celebrate Mother’s Day with tributes to their Mothers

LeBron James and Jayson Tatum are not only good sons in the NBA, as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell asl wished his mother a happy Mother’s Day. “Happy Mother’s Day, Momma,” he wrote on his Instagram story, wishing his mother on this special day. He also attached a lovely picture of himself standing with his mother at the All-Star game. Meanwhile, Phoenix’s Bradley Beal took it up a notch as he posted a carousel of pictures with a wholesome caption to celebrate motherhood by wishing his lovely wife on Mother’s Day.

“Happy Mother’s Day @kamiahadams !!! It’s amazing to see how effortless motherhood is to you and how much you love and sacrifice! Thank you for it all! These young kings will love and protect you forever!” Beal wrote in the caption. The Suns’ guard expressed his feelings for the mother of his three sons by appreciating her sacrifices and struggles. The special day was made even more special with the official NBA Instagram page also posting a collage of some of the most beautiful and heartfelt moments the stars have shared with their mothers.

The NBA players might be the MVPs on the court, but mothers are the MVPs of our lives. This was yet again shown by another NBA star, this time Stephen Curry’s brother, Seth Curry, who wished his wife by saying, “Happy Mother’s Day! We Love You.” The 34-year-old Hornets star wished his wife Callie Rivers, on this heartwarming occasion. Overall, it is great seeing mothers get this much recognition, as they are often the ones who sacrifice so much, but their efforts go unnoticed by the world.