LeBron James He was one of the most successful basketball players in major league history, and the person he trusted most was his mother, Gloria James. But what about his father? What is the relationship between the Lakers star and his father? Anthony McClelland is believed to be LeBron James’ biological father. Father McClelland had a deleterious influence on LeBron James’ life, something neither mother nor son likes to talk about. James has absolutely no relationship with his father; however, fans may have a strong interest in unraveling the mystery behind Anthony McClelland.
Who is LeBron James’ father Anthony McClelland?
Anthony McClelland was born in the 1960s and is widely believed to be LeBron James’ biological father. In the 1980s, he had a casual relationship with Gloria James. But soon after James was born, Anthony McClelland left him and his partner and had no contact with them. When James was born, he showed no interest and gave up on both. As a result, mother Gloria James had to raise her son alone with the help of LeBron James’ grandmother and uncle. However, three years after LeBron James was born, Anthony McClelland had another son, Aaron McClelland Gamble, with another woman. He is believed to be James’ half-brother.
LeBron James and his relationship with father Anthony McClelland
LeBron James has no relationship with his father and doesn’t like talking about him. Anthony McClelland had no responsibility or role in James’ development. In an Instagram post, LeBron James wrote: “Because of you, Dad! Thank you for always. Could have said why I didn’t have you here, but look what I did.”The Los Angeles Lakers legend initially hated his father’s absence, but he grew to understand him and was inspired to be the father his father could never be. “The crazy thing is, I grew up resenting my dad. He’s the reason I’m the dad I am today,” LeBron James said. “Because I always want to set an example and keep a father figure in their lives so they don’t develop resentment,” he further added. However, a few years later, Anthony McClelland tried to connect with his son, but LeBron James ignored it all, not wanting to have any connection with his father. Also read: Who is LeBron James’ mother, Gloria James? Discover everything about the woman who built her legacy beyond the Los Angeles Lakers star
