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Gloria Marie James – LeBron James Mom, Career, Family, Relationship and Net Worth

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Gloria Marie James is the mother of LeBron James and here’s more on her life, her relationship with her son LeBron and their family.

Gloria Marie James, LeBron James is an established philanthropist, a reputed socialist as well as an Advocate. Let’s look further into the upbringing of her son LeBron James and her own life and career.

Gloria Marie James Facts

Birth PlaceAkron, Ohio, USA
NationalityAmerican
Father’s nameCantona James
Mother’s nameFreda James
Birthdate4 February, 1968
Star SignAquarius
Age53
BoyfriendNone
ChildrenLeBron James
Net Worth (2021)$2 Million
Year activeNA
AgencyNA
Height5 feet 10 inches
Weight82 Kgs

Who is Gloria Marie James?

You’d know Gloria Marie James as the basketball star LeBron James’ mother who gave it all to raise him into a celebrated and fine gentleman. What’s more?

Gloria Marie James was born in 1968 in Akron, Ohio, and grew up with her two brothers, Terry and Kurt James. Her father never really had an active role, and the siblings mostly grew under Freda James’ care, their mother.

When she was 16, she had gotten pregnant with her first and only son, LeBron James, and her then-boyfriend, Anthony McClelland abandoned her on hearing the sudden news. Soon in three years, her mother Freda passed away due to a sudden heart attack. And the young woman struggled and moved homes, carrying the family on her shoulders.

Today, Gloria is a reputed socialite, an Advocate, and a generous philanthropist and has millions of followers on her social accounts.

Gloria Marie James. (PHOTO: LELANIE FOSTER)

Gloria Marie James’ Son LeBron James

LeBron James or King James, one of the biggest NBA successes, barely needs an introduction. His success and fame are irrefutable.

LeBron James was born on 30th December 1984 to Gloria James in Akron, Ohio. He was nine years old when Gloria left him under his coach, Frank Walker’s care.

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James soon became Ohio’s Mr. Basketball and featured in many sports magazines and illustrations, when he was still in high school and scoring points.

His first try at the 2002 NBA draft was refused due to his using of Marijuana due to stress. However, in 2003, he was selected and his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers began with a boom.

Through the years, James has played with Miami Heat, and back again at the Cavaliers. In 2018, he joined the Los Angeles Lakers, which he continues to be a part of.

LeBron James reacts after receiving his 2020 NBA, Basketball Herren, USA championship ring during a pregame ceremony at the Staples Center (Imago)

LeBron James and Gloria Marie James Relationship

Gloria had her son when she was 16. Abandoned by her partner, she struggled to raise him and did a great job. However try to keep a job, she needed to keep moving homes. When the time came, she even went through the tough decision of leaving her son under his football coach’s care. She believed he needed the stability, she couldn’t then provide him.

When her son got into the NBA she took a large loan to gift her son a lavish Hummer H2 which raised a few controversies but later those controversies were cleared. Her life has been devoted to taking care of and raising her only son.

Gloria James and LeBron James with the NBA MVP Trophy. (Joe Vardon, Cleveland.com)

LeBron James and Gloria James Net Worth

LeBron James’ net worth stands at $1 billion and his mother, Gloria, supposedly has a net worth of $2 Million.

FAQs about Gloria James

Who is Gloria James’ Husband?
Gloria James has never been married although dated a few men in her lifetime.
What Does Gloria James Do For Living?
Today, Gloria James is a known Advocate, Philanthropist and socialite.
Where Does Gloria James Live Now?
Gloria continues to reside in a luxurious house in Akron, Ohio.

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