The James family is familiar with being in the headlines. The latest evidence was when Bryce James made it into the spotlight after graduating from high school. And for a change, LeBron James got the chance to cheer from the audience. But he wasn’t alone, as his wife Savannah joined him.

A bittersweet moment for the parents, seeing Bryce graduate, who also seems to be Bryce gearing up to leave the nest. To where you ask? The University of Arizona, news that has brought a confession from Mama James herself.

When Savannah posted her recent podcast episode of Everybody’s Crazy, it wasn’t just a glitzy headline or flashy courtside moment. Rather, it included a reflection; a relatable moment that will strike a nerve for many. With the internet constantly buzzing about Bronny’s every move and Bryce stepping into the limelight, it’s easy to forget how the two are still kids. This time, Savannah chose to speak from the heart.

During the episode, Savannah addressed a caller with a dependent mother-in-law. While weighing in, she shared a strikingly personal thought: that as a mother of two boys she always knew that one day, another woman would take her place. “I obviously did not raise my boys as a single parent,” she said. “But that’s one thing that I always wanted to make sure that I did not do with them is like, hold on so tight that I wouldn’t be able to let go.” It was a quiet admission, yet a powerful one, spoken with clarity, humility, and deep self-awareness. 

But for Savannah, it’s not just about her own sons, but rather the emotional labor many mothers carry. That dictates the balance between loving without controlling, and guiding without gripping too tight. “Your son leaves you,” she said, “Your daughter is with you forever.” It’s an old saying. But coming from her, it landed differently. 

As for Zhuri, Savannah and LeBron James’ daughter, the loss of Bryce will hit slightly differently. Let’s see what the youngest member of the James clan had to say.

A new chapter in the James family story

Lebron and Savannah James are currently going through a transition. After all, Bronny is already in college, while Bryce is now headed there. However, it is not just them. Having two older brothers isn’t easy, but that does not mean Zhuri will not miss them. Still only 10, Zhuri will undoubtedly miss her elder brother. However, it may have to do more with how “boring” things might get.

Savannah shared Zhuri’s growing feelings. “Well, what am I going to do when Bryce leaves? It’s going to be boring here’. It’s a bittersweet picture. While the world awaits exactly how Bryce will further his father’s legacy, a mother and daughter are quietly preparing for a new chapter. 

But as Savannah reminds us, it’s all part of the process. Children don’t belong to us forever. They are ours for a while. And when they do, they need their parents to be the steady hands to guide them, and not hold them back. While the James household may get quieter soon, they all seem to have the right tools for success. That will be Savannah and the King’s biggest legacy, undoubtedly.