The spotlight was on two rising stars Thursday night as Bronny James and Cooper Flagg went head-to-head in what many called the biggest summer league matchup. The match featured many notable names courtside, including NBA stars such as Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington, and Max Christie.
And the Los Angeles Lakers guard, Bronny James, wasn’t the only James family member drawing attention at the arena.
How Did Savannah and Zhuri James Support Bronny James’ Big Night?
As Bronny James and Cooper Flagg battled on the court, the Lakers guard had his biggest supporters watching from courtside seats. Savannah James and her daughter Zhuri made the trip to witness the highly anticipated showdown between the second-year guard and the rookie forward.
ESPN’s dedicated women’s sports account, ESPNW, posted a video of the mother-daughter pair taking their courtside seats for the game and captioned it, “Zhuri and Savannah James pulled up to watch Bronny 💜.”
The 10-second clip captured Savannah greeting one of her fellow courtside ticket holders before settling in next to Zhuri. LeBron James’s wife kept it stylish for the occasion, sporting a hoodie paired with Chanel pants and carrying a matching Chanel backpack.
Meanwhile, the game itself lived up to the hype as Dallas edged out Los Angeles in a nail-biter, 87-85. James logged 21 minutes of action and finished with eight points, two assists, and two rebounds, though he struggled from the field, shooting 2-for-8.
Zhuri and Savannah James pulled up to watch Bronny 💜
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— espnW (@espnW) July 11, 2025
The highlight of James’s evening came early when he connected on a couple of shots over Flagg, including a three-pointer that gave the Lakers a quick 5-0 advantage.
With his family cheering him on, James had the ball in his hands during the final moments, dribbling out the clock before attempting a potential game-winning buzzer-beater. The shot bounced off the rim, sealing Dallas’s victory.
What Did JJ Redick Say About LeBron James’ Wife, Savannah?
The family support system has been a constant theme throughout James’s young career. After the guard posted a career-high 17 points in March, Los Angeles coach JJ Redick praised the guard and his parents for raising their son well.
Redick said, “Since Day 1, I have just been impressed with the person that he is, and to deal with frankly, bulls*** because of who his dad is and just keep a level head about it, and be a class act, says a lot about him, says a lot about that family and the way Savannah and LeBron have raised him.”
The James family, often referred to as the James Gang, has built a reputation as a tight-knit unit. Athletics seem to run in the family beyond just LeBron and Bronny. Bryce James, Bronny’s younger brother, is following in their footsteps and signed with the Arizona Wildcats’ basketball program earlier this year.
Even Zhuri has shown her sporting genes, earning recognition as a talented young volleyball player.
