NBA Stars- Their Beautiful Wives & Their Amazing Bank Accounts
You know what they say about great men, right? That behind every single one of them is a great woman! We are sure that the same rules apply to the gentlemen of the NBA. Their wives and partners have been supporting them all the way no matter if they are winning or losing. Do not be fooled into thinking that these ladies have a carefree life – they don’t have it easy, mind you! There is no doubt that it takes a lot to be with a professional basketball player. They also have to deal with their partner’s workouts, diets, schedules, and trainings as well!
Apart from all of these, it is simply impossible for NBA players to spend a lot of time at home as much as they want to. It just cannot be done. This means their wives and girlfriends have to be independent and strong during the times their men are away. We do not doubt that they are wonderful women if they wait for their husbands and boyfriends like that. There are perks to being with an NBA baller’s wife, though not everyone can handle it.
It goes without saying that the ladies you will be seeing in the slideshow are beautiful women, though they are more than just pretty faces. Some of them are entrepreneurs, models, and even ballers themselves! Regardless, they are successful individuals in their own right. Just take a look at Carmelo Anthony’s wife if you need further proof. There is more to Alani Nicole Anthony AKA La La aside from being the wife of the NBA superstar. How can we forget the fact that she was a great VJ on MTV’s Total Request Live? She also acted as the host of Flavor of Love, Real Chance of Love, and I Love New York and served as a dean on the Ricki Lake show Charm School. La La also starred in movies including 50 Cent’s Power. The relationship between her and Carmelo has been well-publicized from the moment they got engaged in 2004. If you’re interested in learning more, check out their reality shows La La’s Full Court Wedding and La La’s Full Court Life. Now, let us check out who the NBA greats are dating or are married to!
Chris Webber
Chris is a retired baller, though he is still active in the field as a TV analyst. There is no denying the fact that he is a popular basketball personality, especially back when he was still an active player. Although he once led a playboy lifestyle, he did not hesitate to ditch it upon meeting Erica Dates back in 2007.
Chris Webber
The two walked down the aisle after two years. He is a wealthy man with a net worth of $143 million, though he also has a philanthropic side that you will see in his involvement in his charity foundation TimeOut. The organization was founded in 1993 and aims to offer youth recreational opportunities.
Jerry Stackhouse
Jerry Stackhouse played in the NBA for 18 years before he quit playing and start coaching. He has been married to Ramirra Marks since 2010 and the couple have three children together.
Jerry Stackhouse
He is the head coach of the Raptors 905, an NBA G League team. He also has a part-time job as a game analyst these days. We bet all of these helped him build his $60 million fortune.
Gary Payton
Gary Payton was a one-time championship winner and he got his sole title when he was with the Miami Heat. He is believed to be worth $130 million and he previously played for the Seattle Supersonics.
Gary Payton
He spent quite some time with this team and this was likely when he earned the majority of his wealth. He has been with Monique James since they were in high school and they made it official in 1997. The pair have three children together: Raquel, Gary Jr., and Julian.
Hakeem Olajuwon
Hakeem had already been playing basketball when he was only 15 years old. It’s no wonder he was able to become a sports superstar when he was in college. With a net worth of $200 million, he is definitely one of the wealthier ballers on our list.
Hakeem Olajuwon
Although his marriage to the lovely Dalia Asafi in 1996 was arranged by his family, they have a great relationship. They have three daughters between them: Aisha, Abi, and Rahmah.
Ben Simmons
Ben Simmons has been under the management of the Philadelphia 76s since 2016. The Australian baller has been a little unlucky when it comes to romance. He used to be in a relationship with fellow basketball player Dylan Gonzales, though they eventually called it quits.
Ben Simmons
They have since gone their own ways and it did not take long before he started going out with the model and TV personality Kendall Jenner. However, it seems like they are not meant to be either, as the grapevine claims they have broken up.
Tristan Thompson
In 2016, Tristan Thompson experienced the ecstasy of winning the NBA championship when the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors in the finals. The Canadian basketball player has a son called Prince with Jordan Craig, his ex-girlfriend. He is also the father of True, his daughter with his current beau Khloe Kardashian.
Tristan Thompson
If we rely on the latest income forecast, he might soon become the third highest-paid player on the team! Estimates show that he is due to bring home over $17 million in the 2018-2019 season and another $18.5 million in the 2019-2020 season.
Shaquille O’Neal
With a 7’1” stature, it is unlikely for Shaquille O’Neal to go unnoticed in a crowd. It is practically impossible, considering the fact that he is one of the most famous ballers to have ever lived. Aside from his talent on the court, he is also famous for hosting the TNT show Inside the NBA.
Shaquille O’Neal
His girlfriend turned fiancée is Laticia Rolles and they have been engaged since 2016. It is interesting to learn that Laticia accepted his marriage proposal using social media! Her answer read, “Yes I will. Today, tomorrow and forever yours.”
Kevin Garnett
Before he retired from playing, Kevin Garnett had played for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Boston Celtics. He took part in 21 seasons in the NBA so it is not surprising to hear he was able to amass a fortune worth $190 million.
Kevin Garnett
Kevin is a man who has his priorities straight – he willingly chose love over his career when necessary. He ditched the Summer Olympic Games in Athens back in 2004 so that he could marry his beau Brandi Padilla in California. They have two daughters together.
Kevin Durant
Here is another person who used to have a playboy past! Kevin Durant took fans by surprise when he made the decision to commit to Jasmine Shine in 2014. The beauty is the type of person who prefers to keep her personal life on the down-low.
Kevin Durant
It seems that they are compatible in this regard as Kevin also shies away from media attention. This is why you will find little information about their relationship online.
Chris Paul
Chris Paul is another successful basketball player. At the moment, his net worth is believed to be somewhere around $75 million. Not bad at all! Aside from his career, he was also blessed enough to have a happy marriage with Jada Crawley.
Chris Paul
The couple was officially introduced in college and they became man and wife in 2011. According to the athlete, he is sure that their love will outlast his basketball career. They have two children between them, a son named Christopher and a daughter named Camryn Alexis.
Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook and Nina Earl also met when they were in college. They later walked down the aisle in 2015. Their family has since expanded when they welcomed a son into the world back in May 2017. Aside from this, they were also blessed with other good news.
Russell Westbrook
Some time ago, Westbrook signed a five-year deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder! The contract is worth a whopping $250 million and this will definitely boost his net worth that currently stands at $41.5 million.
Amar’e Stoudemire
Fans had many reasons to believe that Amar’e Stoudemire and Alexis Welch were on the rocks. It was certainly a relief to hear that the two are still going strong. The couple have 3 kids, Assata, Aré and Amare Jr.
Amar’e Stoudemire
The baller reportedly proposed to her on a trip to the Eiffel Tower and the two got married on 12.12.12. Despite the fact that he had an affair and fathered an illegitimate child, the couple have remained together.
Blake Griffin
For some time, Blake Griffin had been dating Brynn Cameron, the sister of the NFL player Jordan Cameron. Their union produced two kids: Finley Elaine and Ford Wilson. But it seems the two are no longer together, and Blake has found himself a new lady.
Blake Griffin
Things went south for the couple and he soon went out with Kendall Jenner. They seem to have called it quits as well and he was recently spotted in public with the musician Tinashe.
Kevin Love
Are you aware of the fact that Kevin Love had been doing acting jobs in Cleveland before the Cavaliers snapped him up? We don’t doubt that this is true, considering his good looks and charm. These must be the same attributes that attracted Cody Horn.
Kevin Love
She is the daughter of the Disney exec Alan Horn and an actress who appeared in Magic Mike. They started dating in 2014, though they eventually broke up. Kevin Love is now dating the model Kate Bock.
Jermaine O’Neal
Jermaine and Mesha O’Neal are the parents of two children, Jermaine Jr. and Asija. Apart from being an NBA star, Jermaine is the owner of Bogota Entertainment. It is his very own recording studio based in Atlanta. The baller is believed to be worth $70 million!
Jermaine O’Neal
You might remember his wife Mesha from the Basketball Wives television series. Isn’t it fascinating to learn that the whole family practices Christianity? They apparently work hard to nurture their faith.
Paul Pierce
Paul Pierce first met his wife Julie back in 2006. Four years later, the two exchanged their vows. They have three lovely children: Adrian, Prince, and Prianna. We already know that Pierce is an excellent basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Clippers back in the day.
Paul Pierce
The retired athlete also landed some great advertising deals, most notably with Attitude Drinks. We are willing to bet that these side gigs helped him achieve his impressive $70 million net worth!
Kawhi Leonard
Talent and passion for the ball seem to be a common trait in the Leonard family. You regularly see Kawhi Leonard in the NBA, though he also has a cousin playing in the NFL. Kahwi is a talented young man and we are sure he will be even more successful in the future.
Kawhi Leonard
At the moment, the Toronto Raptors player is worth approximately $35.6 million. Career aside, he was also lucky enough to marry Kishele Shipley and the couple welcomed a baby into the world in July 2016.
Junior Bridgeman
Junior Bridgeman made a name for himself with his athletic prowess back when he was with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers. This was all the way back in the 1970’s and he played in the NBA for 12 seasons.
Junior Bridgeman
He chose to retire in the 80’s and opted to focus on businesses instead. He owns a Wendy’s branch and we bet it helped him earn his $600 million fortune. Junior and his wife Doris have been happily together for more than four decades now.
Lonzo Ball
Lonzo Ball is what you get when you combine the basketball skills of LaVar and Tina Ball. His parents were both players in college-level basketball back in the day. You should know that Lonzo is not the only Ball child to take after his parents! His brothers LaMelo and LiAngelo are good players themselves.
Lonzo Ball
Apart from basketball, Lonzo is also a talented rapper and he has come out with two singles. The LA Lakers player is presently in a relationship with Denise Garcia who recently gave birth to their daughter Zoe.
Pat Riley
Pat Riley might be better known as a coach, though older basketball fans surely remember him for playing for the San Diego Rockets and the Dallas Cowboys. Uh-huh, that is correct – he was a professional football AND basketball player.
Pat Riley
These days, he is busy as the General Manager and President of the Miami Heat. His value is estimated to be around $80 million. He is the father of an adopted son together with his lovely wife Chris Rodstrom.
Michael Jordan
With a $1.4 billion net worth, we truly wish any challengers the best of luck. The wealthy player achieved this with the help of profitable endorsements and his income from playing in the NBA. Of course, we can’t talk about him without mentioning the Jordan brand subsidiary of Nike, right?
Michael Jordan
He has been married to Yvette Prieto since 2013 and they have twin girls together, Ysabel and Victoria. Previously, he was married to Juanita Vanoy, though they got a divorce in 2006. He and Juanita had three children together, Jeffrey, Marcus and Jasmine.
Isaiah Thomas
Isaiah Thomas is the point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers. It is true that he has never been reported dating a fellow celebrity, though he appears to be happily in love with his non-celebrity wife, Kayla Wallace.
Isaiah Thomas
Thomas has called their wedding day the best day of his life so far! The couple have two young boys together, Jaiden and James. At the moment, Isiah is worth about $20 million and he plays on the Washington Wizards.
Stephon Marbury
Stephon Marbury and LaTasha became man and wife in 2002. The pair have three lovely kids together. With a net worth of $45 million, Stephon has clearly enjoyed a successful career when he was still with the Milwaukee Bucks. Nowadays, he is a player in the Chinese Basketball Association under the management of the Beijing Ducks.
Stephon Marbury
He also has a philanthropic side and he revealed this side when he donated $1 million to aid the Hurricane Katrina victims back in 2005. We are glad to hear that there are still people like him out there!
Mike Bibby
Before he retreated back to his hometown and started coaching, Mike Bibby played in the NBA for a total of 14 seasons. He has four children with his childhood sweetheart, Darcy. Isn’t it amazing to learn that he had her name tattooed on his wrist to show how much he adores her?
Mike Bibby
However, the two of them have kept silent over the details of their personal affairs so you won’t learn a lot about them on the internet. He is believed to be worth around $60 million now.
DeMar DeRozan
Did you know that DeRozan made it to the NBA All-Stars three times in a span of four years? Yup, that is nothing short of impressive if you ask us! He just signed a five-year contract with the Toronto Raptors and the deal is worth $139 million. Though he curently plays for the San Antonio Spurs.
DeMar DeRozan
He is married to his longtime partner Kiara and they have two little girls together: Diar and Mari. Their names are a mix of his name…cool, right? Both girls are always decked out in the cutest outfits for their father’s games.
Carmelo Anthony
Did you know that Carmelo Anthony is one of the only few players to have a no-trade clause? At the moment, the list is only limited to him, Dirk Nowitzki, and LeBron James. Right now, Carmelo is believed to be worth $80 million, though this amount will likely change once he receives the remaining $100 million from his contract.
Carmelo Anthony
In 2010, he and TV star La La decided to tie the knot. She is probably best known as the host of the MTV show Total Request Live. He is the father of two children: one with his ex-girlfriend and another one with his current beau.
Vlade Divac
Up next, we have another incredibly tall baller on our list. At 7”1, you can bet that Divac makes an imposing silhouette! Moreover, it is impressive to learn that he has scored 13,000 points and participated in 1000 games during his years in the NBA.
Vlade Divac
He was born and trained in the European country of Serbia, making him the first player born outside the United States to have played that many games. Divac was known to earn $93 million before, though he only has a net worth of $45 million. He is married to Snezana.
Tracy McGrady
Tracy McGrady, perhaps better known as T-Mac, has enjoyed great success in the basketball courts throughout the years. Recently, however, he decided to direct his attention to baseball instead! At the moment, his net worth is believed to be about $80 million.
Tracy McGrady
His wife CleRenda Harris is an admirable woman who has worked on the women’s rights initiative P.U.S.H. They first met in 2006 and they now have four lovely kids together, Laycee, Layden, Laymen and Layla.
Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson was able to amass an impressive amount of money during the course of his basketball career. He is the co-owner of the LA Dodgers and he serves as the President of the Lakers Association. He and Earlitha Kelly exchanged their vows all the way back in 2001.
Magic Johnson
They have a son named Earvin, an openly gay man, and an adopted daughter named Elisa. Oh, and let us not forget Andre Johnson, his son with Melissa Mitchel. Magic Johnson is a pious Christian who puts a lot of value into his faith.
Andre Iguodala
Andre Iguodala has made waves in the world of basketball when he helped represent the United States as a member of the national team. Despite his fame, he appears to prefer a quiet and peaceful life.
Andre Iguodala
He is a great shooting guard and small forward currently playing for the team the Golden State Warriors. He has two children with his longtime girlfriend Christina Gutierrez. The two decided to tie the knot in 2015.
Kyle Lowry
The extremely talented Kyle Lowry helped the U.S. national team bring home a gold medal during the 2016 Olympics. It goes without saying that he brought plenty of glory to the country and to his team!
Kyle Lowry
He is signed to the Toronto Raptors under a three-year deal worth an impressive $100 million. At the moment, he is valued at around $58 million. He is the husband of Ayahna Cornish Lowry and the father of Karter and Kameron.
Alonzo Mourning
Alonzo Mourning is yet another influential figure on the NBA courts. He made quite an impressive fortune during his time with the teams the Charlotte Hornets, New Jersey Nets, and Miami Heat. The father of three has accumulated a fortune of $70 million!
Alonzo Mourning
He and his wife Tracy have three kids together and they have helped improve the lives of other children. Their initiative is called the Honey Shine Mentoring Program and it offers young girls various educational opportunities.
Chris Bosh
Chris Bosh is worth $50 million and he must have earned the bulk of it during his time under the Miami Heat and the Toronto Raptors. He is a charitable person who enjoys giving what he can back to the people. Chris took it upon himself to help promote reading awareness and literacy among children.
Chris Bosh
He is the founder of the Chris Bosh Foundation that offers educational opportunities to children in the city of Dallas, Texas. Meanwhile, his wife Adrienne Bosh runs her own boutique called Sparkle and Shine Darling.
Landry Fields
Landry Fields’ career kicked off when he was discovered by the New York Knicks back in 2010. Everything started during the second round of the NBA draft in the same year. After two years, the Toronto Raptors offered him a $20 million contract. Sadly, his career soured in only a matter of years.
Landry Fields
He is now working as a college scout, though we bet he was able to save some of the money he earned during his time in the NBA. He is married to the model Elaine Alden and they have been blessed with two sons.
Larry Bird
Larry Bird is the recipient of several awards in the NBA. Yup, he has taken home the MVP, Executive of the Year, and the Coach of the Year accolades at different points in his life. Clearly, he is a huge figure in basketball.
Larry Bird
He is best known for playing with the Boston Celtics, however. He and Dinah Mattingly exchanged their vows back in 1989 and they have been together ever since. They adopted and raised two children together.
Marko Jaric
Marko Jaric is a famous man on his own, though his ex-wife Adriana Lima is easily one of the most famous women in the fashion industry. The Brazilian model is best known for her work as a Victoria’s Secret Angel.
Marko Jaric
She and the former Minnesota Timberwolves player married in 2009 and they ended up welcoming two kids into the world together. Sadly, they eventually separated.
Jason Kidd
Jason Kidd used to play as a point guard and he recently served as the Head Coach for the Milwaukee Bucks. His coaching job lasted until he was fired in the middle of the 2018-2019 NBA season.
Jason Kidd
At least he had his loving wife Porschla Coleman and their kids to soften the blow! The pair have 4 beautiful kids, Jazelle, Miah, Trey and Cooper. Did you know that Jason Kidd is 10th in the NBA for career 3-pointers with 1,988? Amazing.
Al Horford
The Atlanta Hawks baller Al Horford got married to Amelia Vega in the Dominican Republic back in December 2011. The lovely couple decided to marry in the country where they were both raised.
Al Horford
Interestingly, Vega was actually the first woman from the country to win the Miss Universe pageant! The couple have three kids named Ean, Alia, and Ava. They are absolutely adorable!
Nick Young
It is a little surprising to learn that only a handful of people know that Nick Young and Iggy Azalea dated quite seriously before! The two were actually engaged for a period of time!
Nick Young
Though they eventually called off the wedding and the relationship. The story goes that Nick Young’s infidelities were the final straw for the Australian rapper. Nick is currently dating entrepreneur Keonna Green with whom he has two kids, Nick Young Jr. and Navi Young.
Earl Watson
Anyone with eyes will say that Jennifer Freeman is a beautiful lady. The American actress is probably most recognizable for portraying Claire Kyle on My Wife and Kids. She and Earl Watson, the Phoenix Suns Head Coach, got together a few years back.
Earl Watson
Don’t you think they look cute together in this picture? They were married from 2009 to 2015, but later got a divorce. They have a 9-year-old daughter together named Isabella Amora Watson.