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39YO LeBron James Made Special Request to Wife Savannah, After Insane 70,000 Minute Stat: “Rub My Feet Please”

Published 03/27/2024, 9:28 AM EDT

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LeBron James has come up with yet another episode of “Mind the Game” alongside J.J. Redick, and their conversation has started to brew excitement among the basketball community. The LA Lakers phenom has covered several aspects of the sport, including strategies and others. The Akron native has also revealed some inside secrets about how things have changed for him over the years.

Interestingly, James’ has shared an intriguing instance that includes his better half Savannah James asking him about his well-being, and the power forward came with a special request.

When LeBron James issues a unique plea to his spouse

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In his YouTube podcast with retired sharpshooter Redick, he was asked about how he gets going even at the age of 39, having played basketball for a momentous 70,000 minutes in his career, and James threw it back to the time when Savannah asked him how he was feeling after he reached home playing a game. He replies, “I came home after a game. I said, babe, just imagine buying a 2003 Escalade (Cadillac Escalade) and it’s 2024 and you never changed the tires, so rub my feet, please.”

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James humorously adds that he has never changed the tires (talking about his legs) and has been using the same pair since 2003. He also added that he has this never-give-up attitude that has been instilled in him since childhood and that he’d die on the court for the game’s sake. But picking the right spots is the key for him, LeBron James adds. Having said that, James already has a staunch of accolades and records under his belt, but he keeps adding more every time he steps on the court.

Another feather to his NBA crown

His outings on a court have been a never-ending love story of commendations and records, and he gives record-keepers the run for their money with every performance. James has added yet another record of being the All-Time leader in minutes played. The Ohio-based legend has taken over another Lakers icon, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

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In 2023, James surpassed Jabbar’s record, clocking an impressive 66,319 minutes of play, while the six-time NBA MVP Jabbar had logged 66,297 minutes on the court. LeBron James is still going strong, having won four MVP and NBA titles in his career. The American prodigy has been a treat to watch for his fans, and he is still making a difference with his astounding performances.

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Abhishek Rathore

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Abhishek Rathore is a US sports writer for EssentiallySports. He is a passionate sports enthusiast and comes with a staunch experience in content writing. Abhishek is driven by the world of track and field and closely follows Noah Lyles, and Sha?Carri Richardson.
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