NBA players inside the bubble had to wait for nearly two months before they would have an opportunity to see their families or other select guests. LeBron James is one of many players who has taken advantage of the opportunity, but the only family member he has visiting him right now is his wife, Savannah, which is something he is very thankful for.
James talked about what it means to him to be able to have his wife with him inside the bubble, but he did say that his children and his mother are both at their respective homes and not currently in the bubble.
Lakers’ LeBron James on being joined in the NBA Bubble by his wife Savannah: “It’s a blessing to have my wife here but my kids are back in LA still and my mom is back in Ohio. But I’m definitely happy she’s here. I keep the main thing the main thing when I’m on the floor.” pic.twitter.com/ZoHIpMvUBi
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Given the pandemic and school starting up again, there could be a variety of reasons for why the whole family isn’t there. Players are also limited to the number of guests they can have right now, but the restrictions will change as the playoffs continue.
However, coaches have been left out of this. Nuggets coach Mike Malone called attention to the fact that coaches aren’t allowed family guests, which LeBron James agreed is not right on the NBA’s part.
