Tonight, LeBron James will return to the court to face the Boston Celtics after an alarming incident at his Los Angeles home.
The NBA star has often stressed the peace and protection of his wife, Savannah James, and their three children.
But recent events may force the father of three to beef up security with him away in Philadelphia.
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a possible robbery and removed a man from the property.
On Friday, Nov. 6, police arrested a man after he trespassed on James’ property in Brentwood.
The suspect, who the Los Angeles Times said is 22-year-old Jaliere McWhite, was charged with felony stalking. He is being held at the Van Nuys Regional Jail on a $150,000 bond.
James spoke with reporters on Sunday, Nov. 8, following his team’s game against the Chicago Bulls.
“My family is safe, and that’s the most important thing,” he told reporters. “We’re still looking into everything.”
At 9:39 p.m. Friday, the Los Angeles police department was called to James’ home on the 500 block of North Tigertail Road after receiving multiple tips about a possible burglary.
The address listed suggests the incident happened at James’ Brentwood home.
According to TMZ, James’ security personnel spotted the man on surveillance cameras around 9 p.m. and notified law enforcement.
James at the time was playing with the 76ers against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2003.
The man allegedly told police that he believed he was the 41-year-old’s son. Reports also indicated that the suspect never entered the home.
Fans quickly jumped to defend James.
One person who was concerned, “Dont bother my king.. I was OTW as soon as I heard the news to check up on the KING JAMES family.”
Another person who had James’ back wrote, “Glad his family is safe. Having your home and loved ones targeted must be terrifying. Hope they’re all okay.”
A third fan joked, “We need to see this man before we comment though.” Another wondered, “Shouldn’t have done that My Home documentary.”
It’s not clear if his wife or his daughter, Zhuri James, 12, who both still live in Los Angeles, were home. No reports indicate where they were that evening.
Bronny had a game that night with the G League team, Coachella Valley Lakers, against the Salt Lake City Stars. Also, he apparently has his own undisclosed residence, according to his father, who told the media last year.
Their other son, Bryce James, 19, lives in Arizona and plays for the Arizona Wildcats, who had a game that night against the Cal Poly Mustangs.
Authorities haven’t confirmed whether the trespassed home belongs to LeBron and Savannah, but the couple recently showed the property on Vogue last month.
The video description only calls it their Los Angeles home. However, the kitchen interior resembles photos of their Brentwood home shared on Architectural Design’s website in 2017.
In the nearly 12-minute video, the couple showed off his four championship trophies, displayed proudly in front of an enormous television in their living room.
He also declared his love for jean jackets, while Savannah revealed her obsession with UGG boots. The tour ended with a look at LeBron’s 2026 S 680 Maybach, “LeBron James” edition.
According to AD, James paid $23 million for the mansion, which developers completed in 2017. It has four en-suite bedrooms, and the master suite has a dual bathroom as well as walk-in closets and a private patio.
But more importantly, fans are happy to know the James family is safe as LeBron heads back on the court.
