The wife of NBA legend LeBron James, Savannah James gets candid about identity struggles on her podcast, “Everybody’s Crazy.” In a candid conversation, she discussed how being “selfish” with her time, particularly when it came to focusing on her children Bryce and Bronny James, helped her overcome an identity crisis she faced for years. This revelation offers a rare look into the challenges of balancing family life with personal growth, especially when your life is so intertwined with the career of one of the most famous athletes in the world.
Savannah James Gets Candid About Identity Struggles
Savannah opened up during the podcast in response to a caller who found herself grappling with the same issue — feeling lost in the role of motherhood while trying to nurture a sense of self. Savannah admitted she had faced identity struggles and similar challenges, particularly when her children were younger. She explained that for many years, her identity was wrapped up in being the mother to Bronny and Bryce, as well as the wife of LeBron James.
Savannah said, “I felt like I didn’t have an identity outside of that. I really had to start a journey of figuring out who Savannah was, outside of being Bronny and Bryce’s mom.” This candid confession sheds light on a common issue faced by many women — the feeling of losing oneself in the roles of motherhood and partnership. Savannah’s decision to be “selfish” with her time allowed her to focus on her personal growth, something she described as essential for her sense of identity.
She further explained that as her children grew older and became more independent, she found the opportunity to invest more time in herself. Savannah emphasized that this process wasn’t easy and it required her to make hard decisions about how to allocate her time. “I just really started to, I hate to say it, but just be selfish with my time,” she revealed. This mindset shift helped her break free from the feeling of being defined solely by her roles as a mother and a wife.
In a later part of the podcast, Savannah James delved into another interesting chapter of her life — her initial opposition to LeBron James’ decision to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers after his stint with the Miami Heat. LeBron had famously left Cleveland to join the Heat in 2010, where he won two NBA championships. In 2014, however, he decided to return to the Cavaliers to fulfill his promise of bringing a championship to his hometown.
Savannah James admitted that she was not in favor of the move. She said, “When LeBron told me he was going back to Cleveland, I was like, ‘What? No, I don’t want to go back.'” At that time, Savannah had started to build her own life in Miami. She had settled into a social circle and felt comfortable in the city. The prospect of uprooting that life and returning to Cleveland wasn’t something she was excited about. Her honesty on this issue reveals a side of the James family dynamics that is rarely seen in the public eye.
Nevertheless, as with many decisions in their marriage, the couple found a way to work through it. LeBron’s return to Cleveland turned out to be one of the defining moments of his career, culminating in the Cavaliers’ historic 2016 NBA championship win. Savannah’s willingness to adjust, despite her initial reluctance, showcases the resilience and compromise that have been key in their relationship.
Today, the James family has settled in Los Angeles, where LeBron now plays for the Lakers. Savannah’s reflections on her personal growth and her experiences with the family’s relocations offer a rare, human perspective on life behind the scenes of an NBA dynasty. Her story is not only relatable but also serves as a reminder that even while supporting a global superstar, it’s crucial to prioritize personal well-being and address identity struggles.
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