Lebron James Wedding Another Ring For Hoops King: Ceremony Has Intense, Secret Security Measures

Lebron James, four time Most Valuable Player of the NBA, just added another ring to his collection. This time, it's not about basketball. James married his high school sweetheart amid secret, security measures to keep the wedding private.

Three months after winning his second championship with the Miami Heart, 'King' James has another reason to celebrate. He married Savannah Brinson, his high school sweetheart and fiancée since he proposed on January 1, 2012. His teammates were present during the proposal.

Naturally, his high profile teammates were also present at the ceremony. This prompted James to take extreme security measures to prevent his wedding becoming a media circus or paparazzi fodder.

While it was already leaked that the wedding will be on the weekend of September 14-16 in San Diego, the specific details were not disclosed until the final minute, even to the guests themselves. Lebron's teammate Dwyane Wade and his girlfriend, actress Gabrielle Union tweeted that they were going to San Diego for a wedding, yet they did not include any specific details.

The wedding took place in the luxurious Grand Del Mar Hotel on Saturday. According to a report from the Associated Press (AP), there were around 200 guests, and they had escorts with umbrellas to conceal their identities. Even news helicopters found it difficult to take good shots. The couple also specified that phones will not be allowed during the ceremony.

According to a an anonymous guest, the wedding was attended by Miami Heat owner Mickey Arison, coach Erik Spoelstra and most of his Miami Heat teammates. 

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