During his conference call with reporters on Monday, Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James talked about his mom, Gloria James.

During the NBA hiatus, James wasn't able to be with his mom due to COVID-19. The Lakers star admitted the quarantine period was the longest he had gone without seeing his mom:

By now, everyone knows the close bond LeBron and Gloria James have. Gloria raised LeBron as a single mother and had him when she was just 16 years old.

Article Continues Below
More Los Angeles Lakers News
Kevon Looney, Al Horford, Steven Adams, and Clint Capela on the Lakers court.
Sources: Lakers’ likeliest strategy to fixing center problemAnthony Irwin ·
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) makes a block attempt against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) during the first half at Delta Center.
NBA rumors: Lakers insider reveals why trade for Jazz star is unlikelyScotty White ·
Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks defends Western Conference forward LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter in the 73rd NBA All Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Giannis Antetokounmpo sounds off on LeBron James’ ‘no bag’ mic dropJulian Ojeda ·
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers’ Luka Doncic seen putting in offseason work in the gymRexwell Villas ·
Kobe Bryant Nike Air Force 1 "Triple White", Kobe Bryant, Nike Air Force 1
Kobe Bryant Nike Air Force 1 ‘Triple White’ release detailsDominik Zawartko ·
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the second half in game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers’ LeBron James reacts to Jamie Foxx’s big BET Awards nightJosh Davis ·

LeBron also doesn't have any brothers or sisters, so his relationship with his mom is almost like one of a best friend.

While LeBron can FaceTime his mom whenever he wants, it still doesn't replace the human contact every son and mother strives for. With that said, hopefully, LeBron and Gloria James can reunite soon, whether it's in the NBA bubble down the road or after the Lakers' season is over.

The Lakers are hoping that championship No. 17 is acquired at the conclusion of the season. With LeBron and Anthony Davis leading the way, the team has a good shot of winning the 2020 title.

Before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March, the Lakers had the best record in the Western Conference standings. Los Angeles will use its eight seeding games to prepare for the playoffs and knock off the rust that was created due to the long layoff.