# Savannah James shares why daughter Zhuri refused to leave LA for LeBron

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/savannah-james-shares-why-daughter-zhuri-refused-to-leave-la-for-lebron/
- Published: 2026-11-05T16:00:42+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T16:26:49+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/05/sports/lebron-james-wife-savannah-why-daughter-zhuri-refused-leave-la/
- Topics: Business, Markets, World

## Key points

- Zhuri chose to remain in Los Angeles after LeBron’s move to Philadelphia.
- School, friends and her volleyball teammates influenced her decision.
- Savannah and Zhuri plan to visit LeBron when they can.

## Summary

Savannah James says her 12-year-old daughter Zhuri chose to stay in Los Angeles after LeBron James moved from the Lakers to the Philadelphia 76ers. Zhuri’s decision reflects the importance she places on her school, friends and volleyball team, while her father’s move means the family will spend time apart.

Savannah said Zhuri considered the possibility of going to school in New York or Philadelphia, but did not want to miss school or leave her teammates for an extended period. She and Savannah plan to visit LeBron on the East Coast when they can, and the family is due to reunite in Los Angeles when Philadelphia plays there on Christmas Day.

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