Mothers matter. Whenever we are fortunate to witness and observe academic or athletic excellence and brilliance, it is always instructive and gratifying to have a firsthand encounter with the mother or parent of one of the world’s greatest champions. The GOOD News I recently had the opportunity to have an in-person interview with Gloria James, the mother of the G.O.A.T. Lebron James. Today, I want to share with you a brief but vivid summary of that interview.