40+ Stunning Wives and Girlfriends of NBA Stars

As much as you’d expect NBA stars to go for movie stars or models, Steph Curry is yet another NBA star who married his high school sweetheart, Ayesha. Even though she was born in Canada, she later moved with her family to North Carolina, which happened to be Curry’s home state.

They met at a youth group function before reconnecting during his college playing years. They married in 2011, and since then Ayesha has gone on to host her own cooking show on Food Network.

Isaiah Thomas is an NBA point guard and two-time NBA All-Star despite the fact that he’s only 5’9″ tall. With that being said, his achievements are all the more impressive since most players tower over him.

Maybe, like several other couples on this list, the continued success of the Phoenix Suns player is due to the fact that he and his wife, Kayla, were together for years before getting married. They met and started dating in high school, and by the time they tied the knot, they already had two kids.

As much as LeBron James is famous, he’s been able to keep his personal relationship with Savannah Brinson as far from the public eye as he could hope for. Apparently, when they first met, she refused to give him his number!

Instead, she chose to take his number, and they finally went on their first date to Outback Steakhouse. This was back in high school, and the couple has remained strong ever since, tying the knot in 2013 and welcoming three kids throughout the years.

You’ll recognize Gabrielle Union from teen movies, starting with 1999’s She’s All That and 10 Things I Hate About You. Later, in 2000, she had a breakthrough role as Isis in Bring it On and hasn’t looked back since.

In 2009, she started dating Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat — who’s nine years her junior — before marrying him in 2014. Despite probably not needing to work after two decades in Hollywood and being married to one of the NBA’s top players, she’s still active as an actress.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest ever to grace the game, Larry Bird has been through it all on the basketball court. Considered one of the greatest players of all time, the “Hick from French Lick” has also been successful in his love life, having married Dinah Mattingly in 1989.

Together, the couple has adopted two kids, Mariah and Conner. Outside of that, there isn’t too much information out there surrounding Bird’s marriage to Dinah, but it seems like they’re still going strong.

Amelia Vega won the title of Miss Dominican Republic back in 2002, which she would top by winning the title of Miss Universe the following year. Since then, she has dabbled in music and acting, but most importantly met fellow Dominican and five-time NBA All-Star Al Horford.

Back then, he played for the Atlanta Hawks, but he still plays for the Dominican Republic in international matches. They married in 2011 and have three children together, making the move to New England when Horford was transferred to the Boston Celtics.

Anthony Davis, known for his defensive prowess and versatility, has established himself as one of the NBA’s elite players. In fact, during his first season with the Lakers, he won the 2020 NBA Finals.

Before finding success with the Lakers, Davis played for the New Orleans Pelicans, which is how he met his wife. They tied the knot in September 2021 and have three children together.

Russell Westbrook won the NBA’s MVP award in 2017 while playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder, but for one woman, he’s an MVP every year. He married his wife, Nina Westbrook (née Earl) back in 2015, and they have been going strong since.

During his acceptance speech, he showered her with praise in public, sharing their love with the world. They met back when he was a college basketball star playing for UCLA. They’ve been going strong ever since, even welcoming three children to the world.

Grant Hill made a successful transition from NCAA to NBA, followed by a successful transition from player to commentator, and finally transitioned to part-owner when he purchased a stake in the Atlanta Hawks. His wife, though, is just as well-to-do as Grant.

She has racked up six Grammy nominations so far, thanks to hits like “Stranger in My House” and “Officially Missing You”. This is even more impressive considering that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2003.

Michael Jordan, widely regarded as the greatest basketball player ever, led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships. His scoring prowess, competitive spirit, and clutch performances define his legendary career.

After his divorce, Michael Jordan met Cuban model Yvette Prieto, who was also involved with Julio Iglesias Jr. They started dating in 2008 and married in 2013. They’ve been going strong ever since.

His uncle may be Mike Love of the Beach Boys, but like his father, he chose basketball as a career. Kevin Love is an incredible player, making waves from the start with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Despite making a name for himself in Minnesota, it was with the Cleveland Cavaliers that he really was able to do some magic, even winning the NBA championship in 2016. Love also branched out into the fashion industry, which is where he met his now-wife, Sports Illustrated model Kate Bock. They welcomed their first child in 2023 — the same year that Love signed with the Miami Heat.

When Shannon Walker Williams met Ray Allen in 2004, she was developing her career in music and show business. She was in a female R&B group called Shades in the mid-’90s before placing her focus on acting. They started dating soon after meeting and got married in 2008.

They have four children together, one of whom had a life-threatening medical episode due to diabetes. Because of this, they’re advocates of diabetes awareness. Although Allen has been retired from the NBA since 2016, Allen was honored in 2021 as one of the league’s greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team.

Meghan Allen is married to NBA point guard Devin Harris of the Dallas Mavericks, but she has a much older claim to fame. She first appeared on Fear Factor with her ex-boyfriend on a couple’s edition of the show in 2004.

Since then, she took advantage of a Playboy offer and launched a successful modeling career. She announced that she and Harris were dating on Howard Stern in 2009. They tied the knot in 2013 and had two kids since.

ormer Knicks guard Landry Fields married his now-wife model Elaine Alden in 2013. In addition to tying the knot, they’ve had two boys, Jason and Kai. The couple actually met at an EDM (electronic dance music) concert, where Fields spotted her from afar because of her exquisite beauty.

He actually didn’t even want to go out that much, but he was certainly glad he did when he saw her out that night. Luckily, a mutual friend was with her group, so the lovebirds were introduced to each other then and there.

Tim Duncan, the cornerstone of the San Antonio Spurs, won five NBA championships. Known for his consistency, leadership, and fundamental skills, Duncan’s illustrious career solidified his status as an all-time great. He’s been dating his long-time girlfriend, Vanessa Macias, for over 10 years now.

Macias is a renowned American radio personality, which makes sense being that she’s had a passion for TV reporting since high school. In addition, she was in The Amazing Race in 2011, where she finished fourth.

J.J. (José Juan) Barea is the ultimate Puerto Rican player, having played 12 seasons in the NBA and counting. As successful as he is on the court, he proved he’s just as successful at courting when he tied the knot with Viviana Ortiz.

Crowned Miss Puerto Rico in 2011, she went on to compete in the Miss Universe competition but didn’t win. She met Barea in 2013, and they have been together ever since. She gave birth to a girl in 2016 before marrying Barea later that year.

Kenny Anderson, a skilled point guard, dazzled with his ball-handling and scoring abilities. An All-Star, he played for several NBA teams, leaving a significant mark during his dynamic basketball career. He now focuses on coaching and mentoring young athletes, sharing his basketball expertise. He also engages in motivational speaking, aiming to inspire and guide the next generation through his experiences.

When it comes to his love life, Kenny and his wife Natasha have a resilient and supportive relationship. Natasha, known for her appearances on reality TV, has been a steadfast partner through Anderson’s post-NBA challenges. Their bond reflects mutual strength and dedication, navigating life’s complexities together.

Former NBA player Doug Christie and his wife, Jackie, have been going strong for years. Doug joked once that they were going to make an adult video, but the fact is, he’s a fairly devout Christian and family man.

They have three children together, but Jackie has stayed busy besides raising children with her husband. She acts, produces, and more with her most notable appearance being in the show Basketball Wives — as well as its sequel, Basketball Wives: LA.

It’s hard to forget Brandi Maxiell, wife of former NBA player Jason Maxiell, who cheated on her for 17 years with dozens of different women. To make matters worse, she was struggling to overcome cancer for some of this time.

This bombshell was revealed on Iyanla: Fix My Life, and Brandi didn’t know of the extent of his infidelity. The couple worked through their marital issues on the show, however. They’re still together and going strong, proving themselves to be a couple able to overcome such obstacles in the name of love.

Pau Gasol, a versatile and skilled big man, won two NBA championships with the Lakers. Known for his intelligence and finesse, he is a six-time All-Star and a respected global ambassador for basketball. He now keeps busy with philanthropy, youth basketball development, and health advocacy. He also works with the NBA and Olympic organizations, contributing his expertise and promoting sportsmanship globally.

Pau Gasol and Catherine McDonnell met in 2016, marrying in 2019. Their first daughter was born in September 2020, just over a year after getting married. Their relationship is built on mutual respect and shared interests in philanthropy and family, creating a strong and loving partnership.

While their height difference may be all too normal in the basketball arena, the marriage agreement between this former professional b-baller and his Latvian pop-star and fashionista wife Masha is far from it.

When they exchanged their vows, Masha gave Andrei a condition many would call generous: once a year, he can cheat on her. But her rationale here is actually to keep him more faithful, believing he’ll be less tempted if the so-called fruit isn’t forbidden. Plus, he has to allow her the same privilege if he takes it.

P.J. Tucker’s basketball career has certainly taken him all over the world and to many different leagues. However, whether he was playing in Ukraine, Greece or Texas, the forward/center has always seemed to have his one true love, Tracey, by his side.

Having been long term boyfriend and girlfriend throughout his career, P.J. and Tracey eventually tied the knot and have been together ever since. They have even had three children together.

There’s no denying that Andre Iguodala had plenty of achievements in his career. Not only was he an NBA champion three times, but he even helped Team USA win the gold at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Despite everything that he has achieved, the former Miami Heat man believes that his greatest achievement was meeting his childhood sweetheart, Christina Gutierrez. The couple tied the knot in 2015 in Los Cabos, Mexico and have had two kids since.

L.A. Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard is only 32 years old and he has already been NBA champion twice! With a ton of awards to his name, there’s no telling what Leonard might be able to achieve in the next 10 years.

Along the way, he has established a strong relationship with his girlfriend, Kishele Shipley. Together, the couple welcomed their first child into the world in July 2016. Fast forward three years later, and they had their second child.

A 10-time NBA All-Star, Chris Paul has worked hard to get where he is today and is currently point guard for the Golden State Warriors. In September 2011, Paul tied the knot with his college sweetheart, Jada Crawley.

Over the last decade, the couple have built a family together, welcoming two children along the way. They even appeared on Family Feud together!

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry met fellow Philadelphian Ayahna Cornish back when they both attended Cardinal Dougherty High School. It turns out that she was also a talented basketball player in her own right.

During her time playing for Saint Joseph’s University, Cornish was named the best offensive player for two straight seasons! However, she stopped playing after suffering an ACL. Since then, the couple have tied the knot and have had two sons together.

It has certainly been a rollercoaster ride both on and off the court for Draymond Green. The power forward has been with the Golden State Warriors since 2012 and has been an NBA champion four times.

However, his personal life hasn’t been anywhere near as consistent. While he had one child with Jelissa Hardy, things didn’t work out between the two. Since then, Green has had two kids with actress Hazel Renee. They officially said “I do” in August 2022.

While he might not have the same sort of marketing power as LeBron James and Kevin Durant, Dirk Nowitzki is right up there with the very best in the NBA. The German power forward only retired playing for the Dallas Mavericks in 2019.

Nevertheless, Nowitzki has plenty to be happy about, especially since he’s currently married to Jessica Olsson. She’s the sister of Swedish soccer players Martin and Marcus Olsson. They have three kids together.

The record books have certainly been favorable to Mike Conley Jr. He played 12 seasons with the Grizzlies, establishing himself as their highest scorer in history, before being traded to the Utah Jazz in 2019, and later to the Timberwolves in 2023. But perhaps his biggest victory is his relationship with wife Mary Peluso.

After meeting her at Ohio State University, Mike knew that she was the one and asked for her hand in marriage. She gave a resounding “yes” and two years after tying the knot, they welcomed their first child into the world. They’ve gone on to have two more kids since.

This is a true power sports couple if ever we saw one. Now, we all know that Jrue Holiday has been a professional NBA player since 2009. But we had no idea that his wife, Lauren Cheney, is a former professional soccer player. In fact, was a midfielder and forward for the United States women’s national soccer team from 2007 to 2015.

Her career highlights include two Olympic gold medals and a FIFA Women’s World Cup championship. Anyway, the two lovebirds started dating shortly after Jrue joined the Sixers. In 2016, Holiday decided to take indefinite leave to support his wife after she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She had surgery weeks after giving birth to their daughter.

Regarded as one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history, Charles Barkley did great things during his time with the Phoenix Suns as well as Houston Rockets.

All the way back in 1989, before he starred alongside Michael Jordan in Space Jam, Barkley tied the knot with Maureen Blumhardt and through thick and thin, the couple have always been there for each other. They have had one daughter together, Christiana, who was born the same year that they got married.