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Lebron James Once Recalled Wife Savannah’s Undying Love When He Was Nothing: “You Wouldn’t Be Talking to Me Right Now if It Weren’t for Her”

Published 01/22/2022, 7:30 AM EST

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LeBron James has always been a tough competitor for his opponents. Achieved so much success in his career and is still working to his best ability. Getting to the top players in NBA history does require dedication and support. His dedication to the game is visible on the court, where he held records and scored the highest scores. Off the court, he practiced endlessly, earning the title “King of the NBA” from the fans.

In terms of support, we have always seen Savannah Brinson by LeBron’s side through thick and thin. Savannah and LeBron shared some of their earliest dating experiences in an interview with Cleveland Magazine in 2018. They discussed their first date and how they met.

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In the conversation, James mentioned the love they shared at that young age, even though he wasn’t that famous. He remembers Savannah’s unconditional love and support at that time.

Throughout thick and thin, Savannah has supported LeBron James

LeBron’s love story began when he was 17 years old, attending St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. It was to play for a basketball team there. Savannah, who lived in the same city as James, Ohio, and attended a rival high school. A mutual friend told her that James had asked for her number.

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James’ craze for basketball was new to Savannah. She didn’t know he had such a talent in this game. “I had no idea who he was,” She told Harper’s Bazaar in 2010, Bustle reported.

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In the beginning, it was just a group hangout, but James ended up asking for a date to Savannah. It was dinner at Outback Steakhouse.

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Both of them had a pure love for one another. As for James, he couldn’t forget that his wife has supported him even when he had nothing. He said, “Savannah was with me shooting in the gym when I [had] absolutely nothing, “[Savannah] was down when I was at my high school, no cameras, no lights. And she was there with me. You wouldn’t be talking to me right now if it weren’t for her.”

Seeing these two going through every step together and sharing a healthy relationship with beautiful children is inspiring. 

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Anshika Rai is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. She is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication. Anshika has been following NBA for many years now.
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