LeBron James is much more than just a basketball great. The 39-year-old is a successful businessman, philanthropist, and most importantly a supportive father. Having three children 0 Bronny, Bryce, and Zhuri, he has always nurtured them and never compromised on his parental duties. Now, with his sons grown teenagers and inclined to basketball, he faces another chapter in parenting, one that helps guide them in the right direction.

In his 19 years of doing so, James has learned the various nuances of being a parent and enjoyed some memorable moments along his journey. Recently, his friend, Cuffs the Legend underwent an emotional transition of watching his daughter graduate high school. As the steps of college neared, the polarizing basketball enthusiast expressed his miserable condition on X.

“I will be crying TEARS OF JOY today because in a few months, my babygirl will be leaving for college and me and momma flourish can walk around this big crib in our underwear eating fresh cut pineapple”, he sarcastically wrote on Twitter. It prompted James, a friend of his to provide some advice. One of his instructions for Cuffs was to wear a dark shade of sunglasses at his daughter’s graduation ceremony to hide his tears. “Yeah you better get them shades ready for sure” the Akron Hammer wrote accompanied by crying emoticons.

LeBron James was been through some traumatic experiences as a parent. Only last year, he faced haunting news of his elder son Bronny collapsing during a USC practice session. He has also been blamed for damaging his son’s chances of making it to the NBA. But no matter what he is going through, or what adversity he has to face, LeBron James is always there to support his children’s dreams and goals.

James encourages them to look beyond the horizon and push past imagination. His journey too was made possible because of the tender presence of his mother Gloria. Hence, he is well aware of his responsibilities and is now helping other parents prepare for the ride too.