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Savannah James may not have dropped a 40-point triple-double or nailed a game-winner at the buzzer, but she just pulled off something equally impressive in her own arena—body, mind, and hair. And let’s just say, the off-court queen is making moves that deserve their own ESPN highlight reel. One day, she’s groaning through Pilates like a rookie getting hazed at training camp, and the next, she’s teasing a full-blown hair transformation with a casual “doing a thing.” What thing? That’s the mystery we’re all trying to solve, like it’s the final play of Game 7.

So, about those Pilates. Savannah recently gave fans a front-row seat to her latest fitness mission—working on her core with trainer Stefania Uche Okolie. Sounds like a normal Tuesday, right? Wrong. It was the kind of workout that makes NBA conditioning drills look like recess. In her Instagram story, you could actually hear Savannah letting out that soul-leaving-the-body groan as Stefania coached her through some “center strength and stability” torture disguised as wellness.

To her credit, Mrs. James powered through and earned a “Good girl” from Stefania. That’s the Pilates equivalent of Coach Spo giving you a nod after a full-court press. Stefania even posted in support, writing, “If you know the center strength and stability it takes to combo this exercise, you will understand @mrs_savannahrj’s groaning at the end.” Savannah reposted it with crying emojis, proving she’s both relatable and ridiculously strong.

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But Savannah’s not one to stay down. Less than 24 hours after that Pilates pain, she popped back up on Instagram, this time with foils in her hair and the caption: “doing a thing.” Translation? She’s not just doing a thing—she’s doing the thing. Word on the (very blonde) street is that she’s playing around with a light base. The final color’s still under wraps, but if history has taught us anything, Savannah never misses—just like Steph from the corner.

This isn’t her first foray into the blonde zone either. Earlier this month, during a trip to NYC, she showed up looking like a finals MVP in a backless black gown with flowing blonde hair that had fans and fashion critics double-tapping like crazy. In a past interview with Vogue, she admitted, “I’m really having a lot of fun with this blonde,” and honestly, the numbers don’t lie—Savannah’s hair game stays shooting 100% from the field.

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Life Off the Court – More Than Just LeBron’s Wife

Being married to King James means living life under a microscope stronger than the one used during a replay review. But Savannah handles it with more grace than Tim Duncan at a press conference. She’s not just the woman behind the man—she’s the woman building empires of her own.

Case in point: her Everybody’s Crazy podcast just dropped Season 4, and in the first episode, Savannah opened up about feeling anxious sometimes. “I might be a little anxious but also confident… When I get anxious, I shut down. I’m doing nothing. I’m done,” she said. But instead of benching herself, she channels that anxiety like it’s playoff pressure and turns it into success. “Use that anxiousness to be better,” she added—straight up locker room material.

Even the creation of her skincare brand, Reframe Beauty, started with panic—her daughter Zhuri telling her she wanted to be just like her. The result? Savannah reevaluated everything and launched a line that’s as effective as Kawhi’s mid-range. Partnering with Howard University’s College of Dermatology, the products are tailored for inclusivity and backed by science. No fluff—just facts and glow.

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Savannah’s all about routine. Her self-care game is elite. She swears by HydraFacials, microneedling, and a skincare routine featuring her own Circadian Cream and iS Clinical’s Cleansing Complex. Basically, her glow could light up an entire arena.

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And when it comes to mental health? Savannah’s been championing that before it became a buzzword. Taking cues from her mom, she’s a big believer in mental health days and isn’t afraid to say when she needs one. That’s a franchise player mindset right there—know when to rest so you can come back better.

Whether she’s tackling anxiety, groaning through a brutal Pilates session, launching a beauty brand, or switching up her hairstyle like a boss, Savannah James is out here redefining what it means to thrive. She’s giving us elegance with edge, power with vulnerability, and highlights on and off the court. If that’s not GOAT behavior, what is?

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