LeBron James Wife and Mother Left Speechless After His Dunk for Lakers

LeBron James Wife and Mother Left Speechless After His Dunk for Lakers

Edwin Kiplagat
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:21 PM
  • LeBron James' wife and mother were left speechless after his emphatic dunk for the LA Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks
  • James put up 47-10-9 as the Lakers recorded a much-needed 120-121 win
  • It was a fitting performance for James who turned 38 years old

LeBron James demonstrated once again why he's still one of the best players in the world after a 47-point performance for the LA Lakers against the Atlanta Hawks.

James' brilliance lifted the Lakers to a 130-121 win over the Hawks. His wife Savanna and mother Gloria were courtside to watch him on his 38th birthday.

Savannah and Gloria were left speechless after an emphatic dunk from the Lakers superstar.

LeBron James, Savannah, Gloria, LA Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, NBA
LeBron James turned 38 on Friday. Photos by Lakers, Bleacher Report and Complex Sports.
Source: Twitter

James started the game slowly, going 1-for-5 but shook that off quickly, going 18-for-27 from the field. He added four threes to help the Lakers recover from a 15-point first-half deficit.

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The comeback was the largest for the Lakers this season. The four-time NBA champion was one assist away from recording an excellent triple-double. He finished the game with 47-10-9, per ESPN.

James wife and mother reaction

With two and a half minutes left in the third quarter, James received a pass from Russell Westbrook before going past two Hawks defenders for a superb dunk to extend the Lakers' lead by four.

After the thunderous dunk, the camera panned to the crowd, where his wife Savannah and mother were sitting together courtside, per Sportskeeda.

Savannah was left speechless, while Gloria couldn't help but clap for his son on his 38th birthday.

The Lakers are still 2-5 in their last seven NBA games as they wait for Anthony Davis to return in the new year.

James retirement plans

Sports Brief earlier reported on James hinting when he may decide to retire from the NBA as he turns 38 years.

The former Miami Heat star said he will keep playing at this level as long as his mind allows him to.

"I don't have a number. I know as long as my mind stays in it, I can play at this level for a minute. Now, that's up to my mind. My body is going to be OK because if my mind is into it, I will make sure my body is taken care of and I'll continue to put in the work."
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Edwin Kiplagat
Edwin Kiplagat has five years of experience in journalism working as a Sports Editor at Africa Insight Communications and ESPN. Edwin Kiplagat is a Bachelor's Degree holder in journalism from the Multimedia University of Kenya.
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