THAT MAN...EH HEM...THAT DAD LEBRON

As a dad, a sports fan, and a competitor - I know how hard it is to simply wake up, go to work, manage your grind, and find the energy to get home and spend some QT with your little ones.  IT'S NOT EASY...lol.  I can recall a number of days where I've come home spent and just want to have a glass of wine, go to bed, and relax my mind.  On those same days, I can recall the joy of my two little boys screaming "daddy's home", "daddy's home" as soon as I walk in the door.  Instantly, I can't wait to hold my dudes and hear about their day.  But it takes effort, energy, and will power.  That's why, when I watch pro athletes, who live on the road, have physically demanding jobs, and lots of mouths to feed, I can't help but wonder - how in the hell do these guys do it?  How do they find a way to be a great dad?  Whether you like Lebron James or not - he probably epitomizes the ideals of a working, professional athlete dad.  Athlete, entrepreneur, social activist - the man wears many hats.  The recent decision to join the Lakers, where his oldest son Bronny, plays basketball - shows how this guy's got his priorities in order.  

Jason Smith