How does it feel when your kid grows up and slowly nears their teenage years? A mix of pride, nostalgia, and disbelief as you watch them become their own person while still seeing traces of the child they once were. Savannah James feels the same, probably. The family’s youngest member turned eleven, prompting a warm social media tribute from her mother that highlighted her growing personality and confidence.

Lady James has marked her daughter Zhuri’s birthday with a heartfelt public message. In an Instagram post, Savannah wrote, “🥳🥳🥳It’s the girl’s birthday!!! 🎉🎉🎉 11 years have flown by, but in all the most amazing ways. So smart, so creative, so confident in herself in ways I couldn’t fathom at this age. For that, I’m soooo proud. My growth and the absolute necessity to continue is because of this one! Happiest Birthday, Zhuri Nova!!!🎉🥳🎂🎈🎈🎈”

For Zhuri’s 10th birthday celebration last year, the James family transformed their $23 million Brentwood mansion with hundreds of balloons and streamers filling the hallways and kitchen. Pink balloons near the windows spelled out the number 10 to mark the special milestone.​ LeBron posted a video of that celebration on his Instagram Stories with the caption “Happy Birthday to my Princess!!!!! @althingszhuri” showing his pride in his daughter. But LeBron’s love for his kids has always been standout.

The Lakers star opened up about being a girl dad in a video posted on the team’s official Facebook page in March 2024, saying, “I’m one of them and wouldn’t trade it for anything.” He added, “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.”​

With all the love and support, mind you, Zhuri has become a social media personality with her own Instagram account @allthingszhuri, where she has built a following of nearly half a million fans. The mother-daughter duo regularly shares dance videos that get attention across Instagram, with one recent clip captioned “After a 7-hour travel day from AZ to CA” showing their fun energy even after a long trip where Bryce James made his college basketball debut for Arizona.​

We are looking forward to seeing the James family pull something extravagant for Zhuri’s birthday, like they always do, but this wish from Savannah comes at a time when the James couple is in the headlines for yet another confession by Savannah about their finances.

Savannah James reveals the couple’s approach to money and spending

Savannah James has offered a rare glimpse into the private financial habits of her superstar husband, LeBron James. During a recent episode of her podcast, “Everybody’s Crazy,” the entrepreneur and philanthropist revealed a trait the NBA star has maintained throughout their long relationship and in the process of their three kids, despite his immense wealth.

The Lakers star is known for his frugal nature, a characteristic that has persisted over two decades. Savannah revealed that James has never believed in overspending and prefers being wise about his finances. Subsequently, Savannah also shared that LeBron being LeBron, he recently felt the need to advise her on spending. She stated, “I was actually told by my husband, from you know, a meeting that he had, that I actually need to relax really recently.”

Despite his famous frugality, Savannah clarified her own approach to money. Lady James, coming from a well-to-do background, described herself as very aware of her spending, rather than excessive, only making purchases she deems necessary! (Only the King and the Queen will have a better understanding of where they spend, but for now, Zhuri should be on Mama’s side to ask for a big celebration!)