As one of the elder statesmen in the NBA, it’s hard to avoid the feeling that everyone around you is getting younger. With his oldest son in high school now, the feeling of everyone getting younger was heightened for LeBron James and his wife Savannah, over the summer as they were hosting some of the newest Klutch Sports athletes.
The story came up during LeBron James’ postgame media availability when he was talking about how rookie guard Ja Morant is actually closer to his son in age than he is to him.
Then James recalled a moment from the summer, when Klutch Sports rookies Darius Garland of the Cavaliers and Darius Bazley of the Thunder, spent more time hanging out with LeBron’s sons at their house than with LeBron himself. Then, after spending the afternoon over at their house, one of the players, LeBron did not specify, wanted to thank LeBron and “Auntie Savannah.” According to James, his wife Savannah didn’t take too kindly to the formality.
Even though James is old enough to be an uncle to a lot of the new players in the league, his season has reaffirmed he still has a lot left to teach the next generation.
LeBron James recalled how a rookie referred to his wife as ‘Auntie’
After facing 20-year-old Ja Morant on Saturday night, LeBron James mentioned how he felt as though the Memphis Grizzlies rookie was closer in age to his sons than he was to him.
The 35-year-old James then recalled a story in which he hosted new Klutch Sports Group players Darius Garland and Darius Bazley over the summer. James said the two players spent more time with his sons than they did with him.
Once the two rookies left his home that day, James said they referred to his wife, Savannah, as “Auntie,” which she didn’t appreciate. James being the good husband he is, though, saved them a bit after mentioning how “young” his wife really is.
Though James is in his 17th season in the NBA, he is still among the top players in the league after averaging 25.3 points, 10.6 assists and 7.7 rebounds per game this season. His 10.6 assists lead the NBA among all players.
