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Why Savannah James’ “ultimate sacrifice” is being hailed as gold standard for NBA families

Savannah's sacrifices and commitment to children's stability make the couple a model for professional athletes…

By David Schiavone · MARCA

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 10:03 PM

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Cam Newton praised Savannah James for maintaining family stability following LeBron James' move to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Savannah opted to remain in Los Angeles with 12-year-old daughter Zhuri to maintain her school and sports commitments.
Bronny James remains with the Los Angeles Lakers, while their son Bryce attends the University of Arizona.

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Cam Newton has praised Savannah James as the gold standard for NBA families, commending her sacrifices following LeBron James' move to the Philadelphia 76ers. Rather than relocating the entire family to Pennsylvania, Savannah chose to stay in Los Angeles to provide stability for their 12-year-old daughter, Zhuri.

Speaking on his 4th & 1 podcast, Newton highlighted Savannah's pivotal role in balancing family commitments across Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Arizona. Savannah explained on Keke Palmer's podcast that the arrangement prioritizes Zhuri's schooling and volleyball commitments while keeping the family connected.

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Why Savannah James’ “ultimate sacrifice” is being hailed as gold standard for NBA families

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