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“Wasn’t Super Comfortable”: Matriarch of LeBron James’ Family, Wife Savannah Admits Not Leaving Her Comfort Zone Due to Kids

Published 05/12/2023, 5:50 AM EDT

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Savannah James takes pride and privilege in being the matriarch of one of the biggest superstar families on the globe. Notably, being the wife of the Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James comes with a bane of constant media attention. Amid other NBA stars’ wives who enjoyed the media attention and reveled in it, Savannah has always maintained a low public profile. She has always stayed more focused on her family. Even all the glamor and glitz of the NBA world couldn’t make her leave her comfort zone.

Apart from witnessing her at courtside of King James’ games, fans often relied on social media to know more about Savannah. The 36-year-old has a strong social media following on Instagram with 2.2 Million followers. The superstar’s wife even felt overwhelmed by the flooding thirst comments on her posts.

Savannah opens up about her life as LeBron James’ wife

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LeBron James and Savannah are one of the most inspiring couples in the country. In a league where fans are often exposed to controversies, James carried his relationship with Savannah for 22 long years with zero controversies. In addition to this spectacle, Savannah candidly opened up about her personal life in a recent interview.

As mentioned earlier, Mrs. James isn’t a big fan of media attention and always respects her privacy. In an interview with The Cut, she said, I just really wanted to enjoy being a mom and supporting my husband. I wasn’t super-comfortable with putting myself out like that.”

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Despite not having constant public appearances, fans shower Savannah’s social media with love and affection. The comments, however, can get a little out of hand sometimes. In the interview, she also mentioned that she does her best to avoid these comments altogether.

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As per her statement, she had always stood by the courtside supporting her husband in his big games. However, Savannah had to double her cheerleading job as her eldest son, Bronny James, has also come up in the ranks as a potential NBA star. 

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Savannah’s constant support for her kids

Despite being the offspring of a superstar, LeBron James’ children have been pushing their limits on the court. Bronny recently selected his college team after a successful high school stint. Moreover, several reports suggested that he could be a potential NBA star in the future. Notably, Savannah constantly stood alongside him throughout his journey.

She especially moved her fans on social media with her beautiful notes, appreciating her son for his achievements. Recently she penned down a heartwarming message for Bronny on his college selection on Instagram.

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What do you make of Savannah James’ personal choice to avoid constant media attention? Let us know in the comments below. 

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Shahul Hameed is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports, where he brings his passion for sports and entertainment journalism to life. With a Master's Degree in journalism from a reputed institute and years of experience in the industry, Shahul always strives to provide insightful and astute coverage of the NBA to the fans. Shahul's love for sports writing dates back to his college days.
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