NBA Finals to coincide with birth of second son for LeBron James

LeBron James is poised to have a very, very big month.  The All-Star forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers is about to become a father again — with fiance Savannah Brinson due to deliver the couple’s second son on June 17 — and LeBron will play in the NBA finals for the first time, with his team facing off against the San Antonio Spurs tonight in game 1.  That so much is happening at once for him personally and professionally is something LeBron deemed "great."

Any time that you are able to have another child and something to live for and have responsibility for, it’s always a big step in any man’s life.  And that I’m a part of the finals, something I’ve always watched growing up, it’s special.

The couple, who welcomed son LeBron Jr. in 2004, are cognizant of the fact that it is unlikely LeBron could return to Ohio in time for the birth if Savannah went into labor while the Cavaliers are playing in Texas.  According to LeBron, Savannah — who recently had to be taken from a playoff game on a stretcher for unknown medical reasons — "knows if there’s a possibility I can be there [for the birth], I will."

And if not, I’m going to support my teammates.  She understands. 

LeBron, raised by a single mother, said a desire to make his entire family proud is a big motivator for success.

You know you’re not just out there playing for yourself.  You’ve got responsibility.  You’ve got a last name to hold up to.  I’ve got a son and another son that I’ve got to represent out there.  I don’t want to make them look bad.  I want to go out there and make them look good.

Source:  Wilmington News Journal

Comments

So Lebron has carried his team to the NBA Finals… but doesn’t his team deserve some credit?

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- Ryan Pratt on June 7th, 2007

I saw him on tv saying ” well I saw the first one born” WHAT A JERK! What real legecy do we have but our kids. Way to show the second son you care.

- ala on June 7th, 2007

I can understand why some people would frown down on the fact that he may miss the birth of his 2nd child. Since my cuz is the Director of Communications for the Cavs I have had the opportunity to meet them both and Lebron is a terrific father. Of course he would want to be there, but if things happen and she goes into labor during the finals, Savannah herself has stated that she WANTS him to play. If you are not from Cleveland, then you wouldn’t understand what playing in the finals means to him, the team and the fans of this city.

- KG on June 7th, 2007

Tom Brady to learn a thing are two from you about fatherhood and being a man.

- Melissa on June 7th, 2007

No I do not understand how playing in a basketball game is more important than seeing your CHILD BEING BORN! That is pathetic, whether his fiance said it is okay or not, he should say he wants to anyway!

- Diana on June 8th, 2007

This is so wrong! First he kept playing when his girlfriend was taken to hospital and now he might not be there for the birth, unbelievable. It is a SPORT! Nothing more.

- Sarita on June 8th, 2007

“It is a SPORT! Nothing more.”

Except for the little fact that it’s his job.

What about men who go on business trips so close to their wife’s/girlfriend’s due date? They are also doing their job, are they awful, selfish people? They have to work, just like Lebron has to work.

No, I am not from Cleveland and I couldn’t care less about the NBA, but I can understand how the job can force you to sacrifice things.

- Ayla on June 10th, 2007

Ok, I AM from Cleveland, AND a mother of THREE, and if my husband was not with me to deliver ANY one of my children because of a “job”, I would be horribly dissapointed, whats more important? Keeping your CITY happy or your family together?????(well, sorta family, IF they actually get married!!!)

- sandy on June 10th, 2007

Sandy- Just because you would be dissapointed if YOUR husband missed the birth of any of your kids doesn’t mean that Savannah will be. In fact, she has stated that she WANTS him to play if she goes into labor during the finals. Also, LeBron has stated that he WANTS to be at the birth of his second child, and if he can, he definently will be. It’s just that, because of his job, it may not work out. Like Ayla said, this is just like when some dads-to-be have to go on business trips right before their wives are due.

- Annoynomus on June 11th, 2007

Oh, I also want to mention that they ARE a family. You don’t need to be married to be a family. Also, of course they will get married! The article clearly states that she is his FIANCEE! Therefore, they are ENGAGED to be MARRIED!

- Annoynomus on June 11th, 2007

I do think of them as a family. But I think just because it is reported that she has said she understands he might miss the birth, it doesn’t mean that she’s ok with it. She probably just knows him and knows he’ll do what he wants.

Anyway I think most fathers-to-be would put off business trips when the baby is due so that they can be there for their wife/girlfriend. I would certainly expect my husband to do so.

- Sarita on June 11th, 2007

Sarita- Sometimes you CAN’T put off a business trip. That is what I was referring to. As for doing what he wants: What he wants is to be there for the birth! He has even said so! It just may not work out! I am sure he will feel horrible if he has to miss it.

- Annoynomus on June 11th, 2007