LeBron James and his wife Savannah Brinson are the definition of high school sweethearts.
The couple shares a long history together that dates back to their teenage years, perGood Housekeeping.
LeBron and Savannah reportedly met when the NBA superstar was just 17 years old.
The duo grew up in the same city of Akron, Ohio.
Meanwhile, Savannah attended a rival high school.
LeBron eventually invited her to one of his basketball games and their romance began to blossom.
According toBustle, Savannah didn’t know much aboutLeBron’s basketball talentwhen they began dating.
However, she was supportive, and LeBron credits her for helping him succeed in the sport.
And she was there with me.
LeBron graduated from high school in 2003 and was drafted straight into the NBA by his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers.
However, that wasn’t the only life-changing event that happened for the couple that year.
Finally, in 2011, after 10 years together, LeBron popped the question on New Year’s Eve.
“I was nervous.
It felt like before a finals game,“LeBron told Oprah Winfreyof the proposal in 2012.
However, they continue to raise their family and work on their passions.
