Who does not know LeBron James’ love story with his wife, Savannah? After all, they have been together since high school. The couple have three children together, daughter Zhuri Nova, 6, sons, Bryce Maximus James, 14, and LeBron James Jr., 16.
LeBron graduated from high school in 2003 as he was drafted as the no. 1 overall pick at the NBA Draft. James’ talent in basketball was so evident that he received the opportunity at such a young age. Even after all these years, he has never lost the ability to amaze everyone with his performances.
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NEW YORK, NY – JULY 14: LeBron James and wife Savannah Brinson attend the “Trainwreck” New York Premiere at Alice Tully Hall on July 14, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont/Getty Images)
James was drafted to the NBA during the end of his high school days, the same year Savannah found out she was pregnant with James’ child. At the time, Savannah was in her senior year of high school. Her fear of the news caused her to panic, but James calmed her down and handled it with grace.
In an interview, James once revealed he gave Savannah a $300,000 gift to propose to her. Over the years, she has stood by his side through thick and thin. Supporting him through both victories and losses.
As for LeBron James, he knew he would spend the rest of his life with Savannah
While they were dating, Savannah mentioned how they dealt with the pregnancy news. It was important to remain positive as they moved forward together. As she said,“‘It’s not going to slow me down, and it’s not going to slow you down. We’re going to keep doing what we have to do,’” she told Harper’s Bazaar, reports Business Insider. [h/t goodhousekeeping.com]
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SHENZHEN, CHINA – OCTOBER 12: #23 Lebron James of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during a preseason game as part of 2019 NBA Global Games China at Shenzhen Universiade Center on October 12, 2019 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
The couple had their first child on October 6, 2004, a son named Bronny. Three years later, they welcomed their second child, Bryce into the world.
Including their marriage and dating lives, the couple has been together for more than a decade. On New Year’s Eve 2011, James proposed to Savannah, his high school sweetheart. An estimated $300,000 sparkler was reported to have been spent on the ring.
During an interview, LeBron explained his side of the story as follows, “I was nervous. It felt like before a finals game,” LeBron later told Oprah Winfrey in 2012. “I had been thinking about it for a while, but it just came to me one day and I was like, ‘This is a part of growth for me.’ “
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James in attendance during the NFC Divisional Round playoff game between the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California
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“This is the lady and the woman I have been with through all the good and all the bad. She’s been there for a long time and I wanted her to continue to be there with me, so I felt like at that moment it was time.” [h/t goodhousekeeping.com]
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LeBron’s commitment to his partner is equally evident when he steps onto the court and aims to give his best for his team. Despite the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent struggles, ‘King’ James has shown no signs of slowing down. He hasn’t received consistent support from his teammates but he remains determined to give it his all.
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