Anthony McClelland, LeBron James' father: Where is he now?

Anthony McClelland, LeBron James' father: Where is he now?

Lenah Ann
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:11 PM

Who is LeBron's real dad? Is LeBron, Anthony McClelland's son? These are questions every NBA fan has asked at one point in time. Considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time, his fans have repeatedly taken to social media inquiring about who his biological father is. Well, in this article, you will discover more interesting facts about the details of LeBron's father!

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Anthony McClelland: Is he LeBron James' father? Where is he now? Photo: Patrick Smith
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Anthony McClelland is notably in the limelight as the biological father of the famous basketball player LeBron James. Although, unlike his wife, Gloria Marie James, not much is known about him, he has spent most of his life as a convict. So, what really happened to Anthony McClelland? Have a look at this article and find more information about him.

Profile summary

Full name

Anthony McClelland

Place of birth

Ohio, the United States of America

Year of birth

1960s

Age

In his early 50s

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Afro-American

Famous for

Being LeBron James biological father

Anthony McClelland's wiki

He was born in the 1960s in Ohio, the United States of America. However, he has not disclosed further details regarding his family or childhood background. Regarding his educational background, he allegedly attended some high school in Akron, Ohio, where he met LeBron's mom.

Anthony McClelland's nationality

The famed personality is an American national of Afro-American ethnicity.

Anthony McClelland's age

Unfortunately, he has not disclosed the exact date he was born. However, various sources allege he could be in his early 50s.

Anthony McClelland's height

The famous player's father stands at the height of 6 feet 7 inches or 201 centimetres. He has black hair and dark brown eyes.

Anthony McClelland's career

There is minimal information regarding his professional career. Allegedly, he headed towards a wrong path from a tender age and as a result, he did not do well for himself, leave alone earn a proper living.

Additionally, he could rarely find time for himself as he has spent most of his years behind bars for theft and arson crimes. For these reasons, he did not participate in LeBron's life as he abandoned Gloria, LeBron's mother, when she was expectant. But even though he did not play a role in the upbringing of his son LeBron, he is still grateful to him.

Where is Anthony McClelland now?

According to various sources, the star's father is said to be living in Ohio, the United States of America, living a better life while trying to rekindle a healthy relationship with his son King James. Additionally, he is currently maintaining a low profile and is not on any social media platforms.

How many sons does Anthony McClelland have?

Aside from LeBron James, he is said to have another son, Aaron McClelland.

Anthony McClelland's net worth

Unfortunately, no verified sources indicate how much the NBA player's father is worth, as he has completely disappeared from the spotlight. Moreover, there are no details regarding any legitimate job he is involved in that could bring him a stable source of income.

Even though little is known about Anthony McClelland, he is still the biological father of the NBA star, LeBron James, who has never denied it. Furthermore, he is currently living a crime-free life in the United States of America, trying to clean up all the messes he has made, for the peace of both for him an his famous son, LeBron James.

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Lenah Ann is a Kenyan-based content creator with 2 years of experience. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Media and Communication from Dedan Kimathi, Kenya in 2021.