LeBron James is not the only basketball player in his family. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history, has made history by playing alongside his son, Bronny James, who was selected by the Lakers with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Bronny’s presence on the team has been significant enough that he and his father frequently play together, even during high-stakes games like the Lakers’ playoff matchup against the Houston Rockets on April 18.
Bronny isn’t the only member of the James family involved in basketball. LeBron and his wife, Savannah, have a middle child named Bryce, who is currently a freshman on the University of Arizona’s basketball team. However, Bryce did not play this season. The family’s third child, Zhuri, is the only girl among them and is now 11 years old. While she shares her siblings’ athletic abilities, she has no interest in pursuing a career in basketball.
LeBron made this clear when speaking to the media after a game in February, stating, “Zhuri is a volleyball player, don’t get my wife mad. My wife is done with basketball, she’s done with it,” as reported by the official NBA account on X. He added, “Zhuri is a volleyball player, but she’s been around the game for a while, so she does got good handles and she’s good form, too. But, my wife ain’t playing that. Not another one. She says that’s it.”
LeBron James’ Wholesome Towel Moment With Daughter Zhuri Goes Viral After Lakers Win
It seems that LeBron is particularly protective of his only daughter. This was evident in a humorous moment after the Lakers’ win on April 18. Cameras captured Zhuri waiting to embrace her father following the game. As she spun around and stood there, LeBron appeared on screen. Before the hug, he quickly placed a towel on his stomach and chest, ensuring that Zhuri’s face wouldn’t come into contact with his sweat.
This quick action suggests that this has been an ongoing discussion between LeBron and his daughter. While it might seem odd to some, it’s understandable why Zhuri wouldn’t want a face full of her father’s sweat just for a hug. Fortunately, they found a compromise that worked for both of them, turning what could have been an awkward situation into a heartwarming moment.
