LeBron James opens up on marriage.(Image via Getty Images)LeBron James, the 42 year old NBA icon, is gearing up for presumably his last season on the court with the Philadelphia 76ers after he exited the Los Angeles Lakers, ahead of the new season. While many fans are emotional over his decisions, his wife Savannah James has been his constant support through all of it.LeBron James reflects on his marriage to Savannah James after being with her when they were teenagers in high schoolBoth LeBron James and his wife Savannah James have always remained private about their marriage but he has admitted that it has not been easy.A few months ago, the former Los Angeles Lakers’ star made an appearance on the 360 with Speedy podcast, where he opened up about his marriage.LeBron James said, "If you’re okay with working through the hardships and the adverse moments, then it will make it all worth it…”The NBA icon added, “We’ve been together since high school, so, s--- ain't always gonna be a bed of roses, in any relationship, let alone someone you're living with for over 20 years," he continued.LeBron James also reflected on what are the top things that are important in any marriage as he continued, “communication is number one. Being honest is number two…”He added, “And number three is, like, you have to be okay with being uncomfortable in relationships sometimes and you can't always have it your way, it's not gonna work that way.”LeBron James and Savannah James are easily one of the most loved couples in the world. The two have been with each other since they were teenagers and their love for one another is nothing but inspirational.LeBron James has always been a devoted husband to Savannah JamesFor the unversed, shortly after meeting through mutual friends in high school, LeBron James and Savannah James started dating.A few months into their relationship, Savannah James found out she was pregnant with their oldest son, Bronny James, when she was only 16 years old.LeBron James and Savannah James’ lives changed overnight but they never left each other’s side.Soon enough, the NBA icon was drafted in the league by the Cleveland Cavaliers and the two went on to expand their family and in 2009, they tied the knot in an intimate ceremony.While LeBron James has been constantly surrounded by wealth and fame, he has always been serious about his marriage.In another interview, LeBron James said, "I know I don't want to be alone, that's for damn sure," LeBron said. "If I have to fight, crawl, scratch, bite, whatever to keep mine. I got to keep it. I gotta do what I gotta do. I don't want to be alone. I'm [from] an only child, single-parent household."