LeBron James’ love for Frank Walker and his family is something he’ll never forget. Born to a teenage mom and growing up without his dad, his early years were a real struggle. But with the solid support of Frank Walker, a dedicated football coach, and his own tough-as-nails family, James flipped his life around. And despite all this success James has had, he has not forgotten his roots.

After Frankie Walker Jr.‘s squad, Neo Flight, demolished last year’s high school state champs, Ginn Elite, with a jaw-dropping 12-0 victory, LeBron James went all out with a heartfelt Instagram story. The caption read, “My Nephew @frankiewalkeriii ain’t messing around,” celebrating Walker Jr.’s big moment. James called Walker Jr. his “nephew” to show their tight, family-like bond and to give props for his standout early career and killer win.

LeBron was crashing with the Walkers during the week and heading over to his mom’s place on weekends in his early life. This setup was a total game-changer, giving him the stability he needed to ace his studies and ball out. Thanks to the Walkers’ rock-solid support, he joined a traveling AAU squad and kept dominating on the court.

Since then, LeBron has stayed close with his football coach’s son, Frankie Walker, who has become one of his closest friends. By showing love and appreciation for Frankie Walker Jr. after his big win, LeBron has made it clear just how deep his bond with the Walker family is—and it’s a bond that’s likely to last for a long time. The two also started a business venture together.

Frank Walker Jr. and Lebron James are business partners

Frank Walker Jr., one of LeBron’s oldest and tightest homies, is now his business partner. They teamed up to launch the “Unknwn” clothing store in Miami and later brought it back to Akron. This whole venture is a nod to the major impact the Walkers had on LeBron’s life. Even with all his success, LeBron’s still reppin’ his roots hard. He’s using his platform to give back, putting in work through the LeBron James Foundation. His “I Promise” school and housing project are straight-up game-changers, helping out kids who really need it.

LeBron James’ rise from a tough start to NBA stardom has really hit home for a lot of kids. His generosity and achievements have inspired so many. They’re often left at a loss for words when talking about how he’s changed their lives. LeBron’s legacy isn’t just about his on-court greatness; it’s about how he’s passing on the love and support he got from Frank Walker, making a real difference for others.

Frank Walker didn’t just give James a place to crash; he kicked open the door to basketball and hooked him up with a lifelong bro in Frankie Walker Sr. His impact was huge, giving James not just a roof over his head but a whole new family and a path to success. What are your thoughts on this?