Who Is LeBron James’ Wife Savannah? When Did the Couple First Meet? How Long Have They Been Married?

NBA superstar LeBron James is considered one of the best players ever. The four-time NBA champion came from very humble beginnings, raised by a single mother, Gloria James. His mother, his high school coach, and a few others played a huge role in James’ path to superstardom. Also, his wife’s role in his success in the league has to be noted. Savannah James has always taken good care of the household while James is away during the busy NBA schedule throughout his 19-year career.

Who Is LeBron James’ wife, Savannah James?

Savannah James was born on 27 August 1986 in Akron, Ohio, where she grew up with four other siblings. She was the youngest. In high school, Savannah was a cheerleader. Interestingly, LeBron James played for a rival school. Now, she is an entrepreneur and philanthropist. She started her journey in philanthropy in 2004 as a volunteer for the ‘LeBron James Family Foundation’. Savannah has had several businesses over the years. Notably, she opened a juicery in 2013 in Miami during James’ time with the Heat. She later created a furniture line called ‘Home Court’ with American Signature in 2018 and then established a mentorship program.

How did LeBron and Savannah James meet?

Savannah James was a cheerleader for Buchtel High School, which was a rival of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School where LeBron James went. The couple first met when she was a 16-year-old high school sophomore and he was a year older. Savannah once revealed James asked for her phone number through a friend, but she took his number instead. Later on, she called the Los Angeles Lakers superstar when she was bored.

During an interview for the Cleveland Magazine, she recounted, “One day I’m sitting around — I was probably bored or something — and I’m like, ‘Oh, I forgot! I have this number for this guy that I can call. He seemed interested, so let’s see.’”

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The two connected instantly, and the four-time NBA MVP invited her to one of his basketball games. After the game, the couple went to Applebee’s with some of their friends. A few weeks later, James and Savannah went on their first solo date at the Outback Steakhouse.

LeBron and Savannah James’ Marriage

Although the couple started dating each other much before LeBron came into the spotlight, they didn’t get married for a long time. The couple even welcomed both their sons before tying the knot. LeBron possibly had his greatest summer ever in 2013. After winning his second NBA championship along with another Finals MVP, King James got married to his high-school sweetheart in an intimate ceremony.

On September 14, 2013, the couple officially tied the knot at the Capella Chapel Grand Del Mar hotel in San Diego. Their friends and family, including Dwyane Wade, Jay Z, and Ne-Yo, were part of around 200 people who enjoyed the three-day celebration.

Who are LeBron and Savannah James’ kids?

After high school, LeBron James declared for the 2003 NBA draft and the Cleveland Cavaliers selected him as the #1 pick. During his rookie season, James was the date for Savannah’s senior prom. Not long after, she got pregnant while she was still a high school senior. Considering she was still a teenager and James had just entered the league, Savannah was a bit “scared”. However, James had her back and showed support which helped his future wife.

The couple then welcomed their first child, LeBron ‘Bronny’ James Jr., in October 2004. They had their second son, Bryce Maximus James, in 2007. The couple then welcomed their daughter, Zhuri Nova James, in 2014. Bronny has established himself as one of the best basketball talents in his draft class and is expected to be a top 10 pick in the 2024 NBA draft. Bryce has followed in the footsteps of his father as well and he’s considered to be a brilliant player. Meanwhile, Zhuri is still very young and she can often be seen having fun with her parents on social media.

How do LeBron and Savannah James support each other?

LeBron and Savannah James are relationship goals. The couple has been stronger together in their ups and downs ever since they first met each other. Also, they have been supportive of each other in their different ventures as well. LeBron has multiple times praised his wife for taking care of the family while he is busy with his basketball career. He once revealed that Savannah was the “boss of the household”.

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Savannah has been his biggest fan as well and attends a lot of games. Now, she also supports their children, Bronny and Bryce, from the sidelines. The couple also expresses their love for each other via social media.