NBA legend LeBron James loves being a girl dad

Left: LeBron James during a game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. Right: LeBron James’ daughter Zhuri Nova James.

LeBron James has a little princess in his daughter, Zhuri Nova James.

In addition to being a father to sons LeBron “Bronny” James Jr. and Bryce Maximus, LeBron welcomed his daughter Zhuri in 2014 with his high school sweetheart, Savannah James.

“My daughter is the greatest thing in my life, along with my boys,” LeBron told Access Hollywood in 2021. “So, whenever she smiles, it don’t matter what I’m doing, it makes me happy.”

Like her father, Zhuri is no stranger to the spotlight. She’s attended the ESPY Awards, accompanied LeBron to the premiere of his 2021 movie Space Jam: A New Legacy and appeared in a 2023 Beats by Dre campaign with her family.

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LeBron has gushed about being a girl dad. “I’m one of them and wouldn’t trade it for anything,” the basketball player said in a Facebook video shared by the Lakers in 2024.

He continued, “To be able to see my daughter continue to mature and continue to get bigger and bigger and loving and loving and loving and loving every single day, it’s just super duper cool just to see her progression in her life is just amazing.”

Here is everything to know about LeBron James’ daughter, Zhuri Nova James.

She was born in 2014

Zhuri Nova. LeBron James/Instagram

LeBron and his wife welcomed their third child, daughter Zhuri Nova, on Oct. 22, 2014.

A week later, LeBron was asked about the birth of his daughter. “It’s great, we have a great family, man, and my family is happy,” he said in a post-practice press conference, per Cleveland.com. “It’s a blessing to be able to add another one to our family, and try to keep it going.”

Zhuri is LeBron and Savannah’s third child. Her older brothers, Bronny and Bryce, were born in 2004 and 2007, respectively.

Zhuri loves fashion

Zhuri Nova. LeBron James/Instagram

Zhuri helped launch the Janie and Jack x Harlem’s Fashion Row collection in 2020.

“I’m most excited about the fashion and talking to the designers,” LeBron’s daughter told PEOPLE ahead of hosting the show. Zhuri also revealed that she had “practiced with” her mom, Savannah.

She has an Instagram account and YouTube channel

Zhuri Nova. Savannah James/Instagram

Zhuri has an Instagram account that’s managed by her mom and dad with over 400,000 followers. LeBron’s daughter also launched her very own YouTube channel in 2020.

#Vlogging, #diyforkids, #blogger, #kidblogger and #youtubestar were among the hashtags included in an Instagram post announcing the first episode of her YouTube series, All Things Zhuri.

The young vlogger also had one of her “FAVORITE friends” a.k.a. her dad join her in an episode.

Zhuri celebrated her dad making history in 2024

Bronny James, Bryce James, LeBron James, Zhuri James, Savannah James, and Gloria James on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Harry How/Getty

LeBron’s daughter was in the crowd when he became the first NBA player to reach 40,000 career points.

Following the game in 2024, the Lakers star spoke about hitting the record-breaking milestone and looking at his wife, mom and daughter, who was clapping and “pumping her arms up in the air.”

“Blew her a kiss, she blew one back to me,” he said of Zhuri. “So, it’s super cool, for sure. She’s the best. Definitely a girl dad and happy she’s a part of the family. She runs everything. So, what Z says goes in our household for sure.”

She’s athletic like her dad

LeBron isn’t the only sporty member of the James family — the proud dad has posted videos of his little girl playing volleyball. In 2023, the NBA champion could be heard cheering on Zhuri, shouting in one video: “Let’s go munchkin!”

“Another One in the making! Uh-Oh 😱!!” LeBron captioned the carousel of videos. “Let’s Gooooooo Munchin!! @allthingszhuri got NEXT!! 🏐 VIBES!! #JamesGang👑 #ZTheWarriorPrincess👸🏾.”

Zhuri has hit the stage at the ESPYs

LeBron James, Bronny James, Bryce James, Savannah James and Zhuri James speak onstage during The 2023 ESPY Awards on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. Kevin Mazur/Getty

LeBron’s wife and children appeared on stage at the 2023 ESPY Awards to present the NBA legend with the award for best record-breaking performance. While onstage, Zhuri jokingly stopped her mother from swearing.

“I think LeBron James is the baddest motherf—–,” Savannah said, before Zhuri interjected saying, “Mom!” and adorably shook her head.

She’s no stranger to red carpets

LeBron James, Savannah Brinson and Zhuri James attend the Premiere of Warner Bros “Space Jam: A New Legacy” on July 12, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

In addition to attending the 2023 ESPY Awards, Zhuri has accompanied her parents to a movie premiere.

In 2021, she joined her mom and dad at the premiere of Space Jam: A New Legacy in Los Angeles. Zhuri made an appearance on the purple carpet wearing a floral print dress.

Zhuri has imitated her famous dad

Savannah posted a video of Zhuri on her Instagram Stories imitating LeBron’s reaction to referees in 2017, per Sports Illustrated.

The athlete even commented shrugging and laughing emojis under the video, when it was reposted by Ballislife.

She is LeBron’s “beautiful princess”

LeBron James with daughter Zhuri during press conference after winning series vs Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on June 19, 2016. John W. McDonough /Sports Illustrated/Getty

LeBron has dubbed Zhuri his “beautiful Princess 👸🏾 of the Kingdom.” In a tribute to celebrate his little girl’s 8th birthday in 2022, the basketball player also revealed that his daughter is “Daddy’s Lil Girl.”

He added, “I love you, love you love you love you love you!! To infinity and beyond!”