LeBron James and his wife Savannah‘s love story spans decades, from their high school sweetheart days to NBA superstardom. Now, as retirement questions swirl around the basketball legend, he’s hinted at a desire to spend more time at home. In a recent interview, King James revealed that Savannah has been encouraging him to ease up on his intense schedule.
Here’s everything to know about LeBron James’ wife and their family.
Who is LeBron James married to?
LeBron James is married to Savannah.
The couple tied the knot in 2013 at the Grand Del Mar resort in San Diego. While James became one of the most dominant forces in basketball over the years, he has never shied away from talking about Savannah’s contribution to his successful career.
How many kids do LeBron James and Savannah have?
LeBron and Savannah James have three kids, LeBron “Bronny” James Jr., Bryce Maximus and Zhuri Nova.
The couple welcomed their first child, Lebron Bronny James Jr on October 6, 2004, almost a decade before their official marriage. Savannah once opened up about her concerns regarding the decision to raise a child when King James was still in his NBA rookie days.
She shared in a Harper’s Bazaar interview, “I was thinking, ‘What am I going to tell my parents? What’s going to happen to his career?’ I was very scared. I was bawling. But [LeBron] said, ‘It’s not going to slow me down, and it’s not going to slow you down. We’re going to keep doing what we have to do'” (via MARCA).
LeBron and Savannah James’ relationship history
The duo met when Savannah was still a sophomore in high school. The 40-year-old NBA star had asked for her number from a friend. Ultimately, it was Savannah who contacted him first. Within their initial stage of dating, Savannah James had felt the spark between them.
Reminiscing about the beginning of their relationship in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, she said, “I knew he loved me when I left my leftovers from dinner in his car. I’d totally forgotten about them, and he brought them to me. I think he just wanted another excuse to come and see me” (via PEOPLE).
Fast forward to 2025, the couple have spent more than two decades lifting each other up. In a recent interview, LeBron talked about his wife’s desire for him to finally “slow down” and spend more time with the family. Reflecting on his mega-successful career, LeBron once said, “It’s always been family over everything. I lost a lot of time because of this league” (via Reuters).
