Savannah Brinson James is the wife of renowned basketball star LeBron James, who is among the top-earning athletes globally. Besides being an entrepreneur, she is also an interior designer, businesswoman, and charitable individual.
In 2010, she introduced the Home Court furniture collection in partnership with American Signature. Currently, she serves as the Vice President of the Akron-based LeBron James Family Foundation.
Early Life
Savannah Brinson James is an American philanthropist and entrepreneur who was born on August 27th, 1986. She grew up in Akron, Ohio, and is the youngest of 5 siblings to J. K. and Jennifer Brinson. During her time at Buchtel High School, she participated in cheerleading and softball.
Savannah Brinson James’ Career
Savannah Brinson James has achieved great success as both a businesswoman and a philanthropist. While residing in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami, Florida while her husband played for the Miami Heat, she managed the Juice Spot, a popular juice shop. Additionally, she and her husband have collaborated on a furniture line called Home Court.
In terms of charitable efforts, Savannah created the mentorship initiative known as Women of Our Future. Inaugurated in 2017, this program offers individual guidance and assistance to girls in Akron, Ohio. Additionally, James hosts the yearly I PROM-ise Makeover event, which enables students in Akron to receive complimentary prom attire.
In addition to her other charitable activities, she provides assistance to the Akron Community Foundation and the YWCA of Greater Cleveland and contributes to the LeBron James Family Foundation.
Relationship With LeBron James
Savannah Brinson James and LeBron James crossed paths for the first time in 2002 while she was a sophomore at Buchtel High School and he was a junior at St. Vincent-St. Mary. Both schools were fierce competitors in Akron, Ohio.
After exchanging numbers, Savannah went to a high school basketball game with him. As they got to know each other better, they started having dinner at well-known chain restaurants like Applebees and Outback Steakhouse.
During Savannah’s senior year of high school in 2004, while LeBron was playing his first season in the NBA, the pair welcomed their first child, also known as Bronny. Three years later, they had their second child, Bryce.
LeBron and Savannah got engaged on New Year’s Eve of 2011, and they tied the knot in 2013 at the Capella Chapel Grand Del Mar Hotel in San Diego, California. The couple welcomed their third child, Zhuri, in 2014.
After two years, the James family relocated to Cleveland, Ohio to allow LeBron to reunite with his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. With his contribution, the team was able to win an NBA championship.
The family moved to Los Angeles in 2018 when LeBron decided to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. Half a decade later, Savannah marked the occasion of her husband becoming the highest-scoring player in the NBA at Crypto.com Arena, located in Los Angeles.
Net Worth
Savannah Brinson James, a successful entrepreneur and generous humanitarian, has accumulated a fortune of $100 million. In 2013, she tied the knot with her childhood sweetheart and NBA icon, LeBron James, and the couple now shares three beautiful children.
In addition to her professional pursuits, James established the Women of Our Future mentorship program and the yearly I PROM-ise Makeover event, both located in Akron, Ohio.
