“I have no idea who you are”: LeBron James opens up on never meeting his father and the impact it had on his life | NBA News
LeBron James, the NBA icon, has always been public about not having a father figure in his life as he was raised single handedly by his mother. This also had an influence on how he treats his three children as LeBron James has always been a present and a devoted father to them. Amid this, LeBron James has reflected on not ever meeting his father.
LeBron James reflects on how not having a father in his life shaped his personality and the success he has achieved in his career
In an interview with GQ, the former Los Angeles Lakers’ star player said, “Like, ‘Wow, Dad, you know what, I don’t know you, I have no idea who you are, but because of you is part of the reason who I am today.”The four time NBA champion added, ‘ The fuel that I use—you not being there—it’s part of the reason I grew up to become who I am. It’s part of the reason why I want to be hands-on with my endeavors. And be able to put my guys that’s with me now in position. Like Maverick Carter, my right-hand guy in my business. Rich Paul, my agent. Randy Mims, my friend—he’s my manager, you know.”The Philadelphia 76ers’ LeBron James continued, “So me in a position allowing people around me to grow, that maybe wouldn’t have happened if I had two parents, two sisters, a dog, and a picket fence, you know?”In another post on his social media, the NBA icon wrote, “Because of you Pops! Thanks all along. Could have said why me with u not being there but look what I made of myself. Thanks to Huffington Post for the graphic. #StriveForGreatness”.
LeBron James stepped up to be the father to his three children that he never had in his life
LeBron James has always appreciated his mother for raising him and even being there for him when he and his now wife, Savannah James, found out they were expecting a child in 2004.The two were still in school and LeBron James had not even been drafted in the league yet by the Cavaliers.Not having a father in his life also prompted LeBron James to step up and fulfill his role as a parent when Savannah James found out she was pregnant.Coming from a pretty modest background in Akron, Ohio, things were incredibly difficult for LeBron James’ mother.However, she never gave up and fulfilled her role as a parent and today, LeBron James is easily one of the richest players in the world with billions of fans across continents.The NBA icon LeBron James is now gearing up for presumably his last season on the court as he eyes an NBA win this season.
