3 days Ago By Jeremy Goldstein
A recent viral video has captured Los Angeles Lakers ' LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James, in a hotel lobby – and showing very different vibes. The usually congenial future NBA Hall of Famer, currently embroiled in an odd spat with Stephen A. Smith , is seen firmly holding Savannah's hand as she tries to dash off, all while balancing a full glass bottle in the same hand.
The video ends abruptly, leaving viewers wondering where Savannah was headed. Despite being under constant scrutiny since James ' NBA debut in 2003, the couple has managed to steer clear of major controversies. The duo first crossed paths as teenagers in Akron, Ohio, and tied the knot in 2013.
LeBron, then a 17-year-old star for St. Vincent-St. Mary, and Savannah, a year his junior attending a nearby school, met through mutual friends and had their first date at an Outback Steakhouse.
The couple shares three children: Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James, Arizona-commit Bryce James, and 10-year-old Zhuri James. LeBron never misses an opportunity to acknowledge his wife's sacrifices. "For our family, no one has sacrificed more and more hard work to support this family more than you and I appreciate you for that, love you," he expressed during the 2013 ESPYs.
Savannah James has typically kept a low profile, but her recent podcast appearances and frequent visits to Crypto.com Arena to watch her son Bronny's games have thrust the 38-year-old into the public eye more than usual. Apart from the hotel scene, LeBron is known for playing along with his wife.
The couple has gone viral several times for their unique Halloween costumes, including their unforgettable 2023 Beetlejuice ensemble. March hasn't been a particularly successful month for LeBron on the basketball court. The 40-year-old averaged a mere 21.
6 points per game last month, having missed two weeks due to a groin injury. In Monday's crucial Western Conference seeding match against the Houston Rockets, he scored 16 points from 5-for-12 shooting in 38 minutes. The Lakers clinched a 104-96 victory, largely thanks to unexpected 20-point contributions from reserves Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent.
With a 46-29 record, the Lakers are currently 2.0 games behind the Rockets for the conference's second seed and 0.5 games behind the Denver Nuggets for the third spot.
The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the pack with an impressive 63-12 record..
