“She's done with it”: LeBron James spilled beans on Savannah James’ true feelings on their daughter Zhuri James sports prospects

The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up a road win in San Francisco, but the postgame buzz centered on a family moment. Before tipoff against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center, LeBron James shared the floor with his 11-year-old daughter, Zhuri James.

Cameras caught her dribbling and shooting with ease. The clips spread fast. So did the questions about her future in basketball.Reporters asked whether another James child might follow in the footsteps of Bronny and Bryce or the man himself. LeBron answered with a smile and a clear message about where things stand at home. His response revealed that it has been focused on family priorities, and it offered a candid look at how the James household views Zhuri’s athletic journey.

LeBron James opens up about Savannah James’ stance on Zhuri James’ athletic future

After the game, LeBron James made it clear that basketball is not part of the long-term plan for his daughter. He credited his wife, Savannah James, for drawing that line."She's a volleyball player, don't get my wife mad," LeBron said with a laugh. "My wife is done with basketball. She's done with it. [Zhuri's] a volleyball player, but she's been around the game for a while, so she does got good handles and she's good form, too.

But my wife ain't playing that. Not another one. She says that's it."

Zhuri’s primary focus is volleyball. LeBron’s sons are already immersed in competitive basketball, and the schedule that comes with the sport demands constant travel and year-round commitment. Savannah’s stance signals a desire for balance after years of living inside the game’s orbit.LeBron also shared how fatherhood has shaped him. "It's definitely softened me up over the last 11 years.

I had two boys to begin with, but getting a little girl... man, it has definitely softened me up. It's a different type of love." He added, "It's a bit of softness with my daughter."

Zhuri James shows off impressive basketball skills

Even with volleyball as her main sport, Zhuri looked comfortable with a ball in her hands. During warmups, she mirrored her father’s routine along the baseline. She attempted a backward free throw and eventually banked it in after adjusting her positioning.

The crowd nearby reacted with smiles and applause.Check out Zhuri’s stunning trickshot:

At one point, she tossed an alley oop toward the rim. LeBron finished it with a dunk. They exchanged a quick handshake and an “I love you” before he returned to his pregame routine.LeBron later called her a good luck charm, noting the Lakers are 1-0 with Zhuri in attendance on the road this season. For now, her future points toward volleyball.