‘You Gonna Have to Beat Some Kids Up Soon’: LeBron James and Fans Agree It’s ‘Over’ for Him as the NBA Star Gushes Over Daughter Zhuri

LeBron James’ daughter Zhuri James is only 7 years old, and she already has her dad sweating bullets. Zhuri is both the baby of the family and the only girl, so it is no wonder that she has a special effect on her dad.

In a gallery of photos and videos shared to James’ Instagram account, the budding star was put on full display for everyone to take in her undeniable star power and fashion sense. “I’m officially DONE!!!!! It’s OVER for me!! Someone please call 911 *Wyclef voice #MyBabyZ #MamiFace,” wrote the Los Angeles Lakers star on the post.

You Gonna Have to Beat Some Kids Up Soon': LeBron James and Fans Agree It's 'Over' for Him as the NBA Star Gushes Over Daughter Zhuri
Zhuri James Photo: Kingjames/Instagram

In the first video, Zhuri is seen strutting like a model while striking a few poses to show off her ensemble, which consisted of a zebra-print jumpsuit, a black faded denim jacket and clear kitten-heeled shoes. To give the outfit a little extra flair, she paired it with a clear cross-body bag, silver earrings and a necklace and a pair of green sunglasses. Subsequent images and a boomerang proved the youngest of the James clan not only knows her angles, but also the best poses to show off her unique style.

In the comments, fans found themselves smitten by the stylish kid. “So cute, adorable and she looks her age!” wrote one person. “She got more swagger than my entire existence,” a second person declared. Other comments about the little fashionista included:

“She know she fly!”

“Your done!!!!! this baby is gorgeous”

“She’s definitely going to model”

“That young lady doesn’t ever come to play.”

However, more than a few guys in the comments understood James’ plight when it comes to protecting his adorable daughter. “Yeaaa popppps get da strap !!!!” commented NFL superstar Odell Beckham Jr. A few other comments read, “You gonna have to beat some kids up soon,” and “Ya son’s got ya back lol.” At least one person shared of relating to James’ experience of being a girl dad. “God Bless big bro , I’m on that same boat wit you and my lil one,” wrote the individual. 

Even more social media users joined in on the post by the four-time NBA champion, noting that Zhuri seemingly snatched her mother’s, Savannah James’, entire face. “Look just like her mama,” and “Savannah James Jr.” read two comments.

The princess of the family always causes a frenzy when making an appearance on her mom and dad’s social handles. The elementary student has even managed to steal the spotlight from her superstar dad and equally athletic brothers, Bronny and Bryce, when doing family dances on TikTok. But, with the boys seemingly prepared to follow in their dad’s footsteps, fans could not help from wondering what path Zhuri will blaze for herself.

“Bro wait I swear to god she was just 2 like yesterday where did the time go man.”

“Big girl now it be nice she play WNBA. With James family.”

“She’s definitely going to model.”

Only time will tell, but for now, she is obviously excelling at shining just by being herself.

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