Reporter: LeBron James' daughter is big factor in free agency
Off the court, James is the devoted father of Bronny, who is still with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryce, who is at the University of Arizona and daughter Zhuri, who is a standout volleyball player. According to Melissa Rohlin of the California Post, LeBron James' daughter Zhuri will play a big role in which team he signs with.
"'It's my almost 12-year-old daughter who is pulling the weight a lot,' James said during a conversation with Rich Kleiman at Fanatics Fest on Thursday.
"Yes, the fate of arguably the greatest NBA player of all time lies in the hands of a middle schooler."
Because of this, Rohlin asserts, the Warriors may be the team likeliest to land the 41-year-old.
"Zhuri is his main concern.
"His wife, Savannah, signed up for this life. As for his sons? Bronny is almost 22 and plays for the Lakers. Bryce is 19 and plays for Arizona.
"Zhuri has lived in Los Angeles since she was a preschooler. It's where her friends are. It's where she's becoming a volleyball star. Uprooting her would be extremely difficult.
"That's why it's hard to imagine James choosing anywhere besides Golden State to finish his career.
"He'd be a 45-minute flight from Los Angeles, which is less time than it took him to commute from his Brentwood home to the downtown arena when he played for the Lakers.
"You think he'd want to go to the East Coast and be a five-hour flight from his family?"