"She made me who I am": LeBron James opened up about his wife Savannah James' impact on his career

LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James, have been together for over two decades and it seems their love for each other has only grown every single day. While the couple is fully focused on being there for their older son, Bronny James, as he plays in the NBA, they have never shied away from appreciating their love for one another.

LeBron James opened up about what he finds really “important” as he spoke about his marriage with Savannah James

A few months ago, in 2024, the Los Angeles Lakers’ star player, LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James appeared on the hit Netflix docuseries Starting 5.

The docuseries also featured other NBA icons, including Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, Domantas Sabonis and Jayson Tatum throughout the 2023-24 NBA season.In the docuseries, LeBron James opened up about his marriage with Savannah James and said, “You really start to dial in on what’s really important…”The 40 year old NBA icon added, “I wouldn’t be who I am. I wouldn’t have the career that I’ve had.

I wouldn’t be who I am without her.”LeBron James has often credited Savannah James for the success he has achieved in his NBA career. The two began dating even before LeBron James had joined the league and Savannah James has been there for him through every obstacle he has faced in his career.

How did LeBron James and Savannah James meet?

LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James, met through common friends when they were just teenagers and were still in school. As the couple fell in love quickly at a pretty young age, Savannah James also became pregnant at 16 years old.

However, the couple stayed together and welcomed their older son, Bronny James, as LeBron James was drafted in the Cleveland Cavaliers.The couple finally tied the knot in 2012 after LeBron James set up a lavish proposal for Savannah James.In 2012, LeBron James appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show as he spoke about his proposal and said, "I was nervous. It felt like before a finals game.”Also Read: “He wants to live in my skin”: LeBron James' wife Savannah James opens up about her deep bond with the NBA icon