There's nothing more important to LeBron James than family.
Any time LeBron steps foot on a basketball court, his sneakers feature a handwritten message that reads "#JamesGang" along with the names of his five closest family members. A particular member of those five will be in the spotlight as James' eldest son is on the cusp of becoming an NBA player.
Throughout James' 21-year NBA career, we've seen his family by his side each step of the way. As his son Bronny joins the league, expect to see that same family dynamic in the spotlight
What does James' family tree look like? Here's a breakdown of the #JamesGang that LeBron represents everywhere he goes.
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LeBron James' son: LeBron "Bronny" James Jr.
The eldest of James' three children, Bronny James was born on Oct. 6, 2004, in Cleveland. Chris Paul is Bronny James' godfather.
Bronny quickly gravitated to the game of basketball and the attention followed shortly thereafter. Fans first caught wind of Bronny's game thanks to his sixth-grade highlights, some of which have amassed over a million views on YouTube.
Following his father's decision to join the Lakers in 2018, Bronny and the rest of his family moved to California, where he first attended Crossroads Middle School. As a ninth grader, Bronny transferred to Sierra Canyon High School, where he began to gain notoriety as a standout freshman on the varsity basketball team.
By his junior year, Bronny began appearing on lists as a top recruit in the class of 2023, paving the way for a major summer in which he entered his senior season as a highly touted prospect. Widely viewed as a four-star recruit, Bronny earned a selection to the McDonald's All-American Game and the Nike Hoop Summit and elected to attend USC to continue his basketball career.
After one season at USC, Bronny declared for the 2024 NBA Draft, where he looks to become the first son of an active NBA player to join the league.
Bronny James USC stats
| Games | 25 |
| PPG | 4.8 |
| RPG | 2.8 |
| APG | 2.1 |
| SPG | 0.8 |
| FG% | 36.6% |
| 3P% | 26.7% |
James averaged just under 20 minutes per game at USC, coming off the bench in 19 of his 25 games.
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LeBron James' son: Bryce James
Bryce, the middle child of the James family, was born on June 14, 2007, in Cleveland.
A member of the high school class of 2025, Bryce has yet to receive the acclaim as his older brother, but he was a member of Sierra Canyon's varsity team during the 2023-24 season.
At 17, Bryce has surpassed Bronny in height and appears to be closing in on his 6-9 father. As for his player profile, LeBron James has long claimed that Bryce is the best shooter in the family.
James is the 21st-ranked California prospect in the high school class of 2025. He has received scholarship offers from Duquesne and Ohio State, according to 247Sports.
Bryce James with the left hand poster! pic.twitter.com/Kkm1hrz160
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 22, 2024
Bryce James has surpassed 1 million followers on Instagram and, in past years, has gone viral with TikTok dances and a spot-on impersonation of his dad.
LeBron James' daughter: Zhuri James
Zhuri James was born on Oct. 22, 2014, in Cleveland and is the youngest member of the family.
While she is just nine years old, Zhuri has a magnetic personality, evidenced by her YouTube channel "All Things Zhuri," which was launched when she was five.
Zhuri's YouTube channel has been inactive for a few years, but she does have an Instagram account that is nearing 500,000 followers. The page, which is managed by her parents, features Zhuri's interests and family photos.
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LeBron James' wife: Savannah James
LeBron and Savannah James wed in 2013, but the two are high school sweethearts who first met in 2002.
Like LeBron, Savannah is a native of Akron, Ohio, where she attended Buchtel High School, lettering as a cheerleader and softball player. While Buchtel is a rival of LeBron's alma mater, St. Vincent-St. Mary, Savannah recalled that "I had no idea who he was" when LeBron first expressed interest in her.
The two began dating shortly after and LeBron even attended Buchtel's prom at the end of his rookie year in 2004.
An entrepreneur and businesswoman, Savannah opened a cold-pressed juice bar in Miami. The business remained open until the family moved back to Cleveland in 2014. In 2018, Savannah partnered with K+ Organics to launch a kid-friendly sports drink.
The two have now been together for over 20 years and have been married for over 10 years. LeBron always makes sure to credit Savannah for her influence and support.
"My beautiful wife has been the real MVP if you want to be completely honest," James said as he was honored as the NBA's all-time leading scorer. "She's actually the all-time leading scorer … my family is everything to me."
LeBron James' mom: Gloria James
A single mother, Gloria James was 16 when she gave birth to LeBron in Akron, Ohio.
After overcoming a number of obstacles during his upbringing, LeBron always credits his mother for her sacrifices and role in his successes both on and off the basketball court.
"When I was three years old on Dec. 25, 1988, my mother bought me a Little Tikes hoop," James recalled during his speech. "That moment I fell in love with basketball … someone said on social media, that was the biggest investment in the history of mankind … mom, thank you so much."
Gloria plays a major role in the philanthropic endeavors of the James family, aiding in efforts for voter registration, the fight against hunger, the LeBron James Family Foundation and James' I Promise School in Ohio.
After LeBron's scoring milestone, Gloria's letter to her son was shared by the foundation on Twitter.
Hey Kid… 😉😊 When I think back to the beginning… you always knew you’d find a way to make a difference. It’s incredible how far you’ve come, and to think how far you still can go. Congratulations, @KingJames. We love you. 💚👑 #ScoringKing pic.twitter.com/WIuJ6qGXNX
— LeBron James Family Foundation (@LJFamFoundation) February 8, 2023
