LeBron James opens up.(Image via Getty Images)
LeBron James , the NBA icon, has always been public about not having a father figure in his life as he was raised single handedly by his mother. This also had an influence on how he treats his three children as LeBron James has always been a present and a devoted father to them. Amid this, LeBron James has reflected on not ever meeting his father.
Because of you is part of the reason who I am today, in an interview with GQ, the former Los Angeles Lakers’ star player said, “Like, ‘Wow, Dad, you know what, I don’t know you, I have no idea who you are, but. In another post on his social media, the NBA icon wrote, “Because of you Pops!
Could have said why me with u not being there but look what I made of myself. The four time NBA champion added, ‘ The fuel that I use—you not being there—it’s part of the reason I grew up to become who I am. It’s part of the reason why I want to be hands-on with my endeavors. And be able to put my guys that’s with me now in position. Like Maverick Carter, my right-hand guy in my business. Rich Paul, my agent. Randy Mims, my friend—he’s my manager, you know. Thanks all along. Thanks to Huffington Post for the graphic. #StriveForGreatness”. The two were still in school and LeBron James had not even been drafted in the league yet. The NBA icon LeBron James is now gearing up for presumably his last season on the court as he eyes an NBA win this season.