NBA Players Who Have Impressive Partners, Careers & Bank Accounts

It is a popular saying, but only because there is some truth in it: every man has a great woman behind him! This rings true for the talented men of the NBA and their strong partners as well. These women have been there through the wins and the losses, the injuries and the championships, before their career and after retirement. You probably think these ladies have it easy, but you would be gravely mistaken about that! After all, they have to deal with crazy training schedules, intense workouts, multiple games, traveling, and the attention of the paparazzi.

Aside from that, our NBA superstars cannot be at home all of the time. Just think about how many games they go through in a single season! As much as they want to spend quality time at home, it proves to be impossible. The women have to be independent and strong by themselves during these trying times. It’s admirable of them, though it must be demanding at times.

The ladies you will find on the list are the partners of our NBA stars. It should go without saying that they are all beautiful in their own right, though many also have careers as interesting and successful as their men. Just look at Carmelo Anthony’s wife, for one! She is none other than Alani Nicole Anthony, though fans know her better as “La La”. Aside from marrying the NBA star, she is a popular VJ who appeared on MTV’s Total Request Live. Who else grew up watching that show? Apart from that, she hosted episodes of Flavor of Love, Real Chance of Love, and I Love New York. Oh, and how can we forget the fact that she was a Charm School dean? Not to mention, she starred in movies like 50 Cent’s Power. She got engaged to Carmelo Anthony in 2004 and you can watch how their relationship progressed on the reality shows La La’s Full Court Wedding and La La’s Full Court Life.

Are you ready to learn more about the women who caught your favorite baller’s heart? You don’t have to wait any longer. Read on to learn all about these lovely ladies.

Chris Webber

Chris retired from the NBA and went on to become a TV analyst instead. He is still a household name among basketball fans, though he is obviously not as popular as he used to be. He used to a playboy, though he ditched that lifestyle after he met Erica Dates back in 2007. The two got married two years after meeting each other. Impressively, Chris is one of the richest ballers on our list with a net worth of $143 million. He is also a philanthropist and this is evident with TimeOut, the charity foundation the ex-baller founded in the year 1993. The organization focuses on giving the youth recreational opportunities to spend their time on.

Jerry Stackhouse

Next up, we have Jerry Stackhouse. He was in the NBA for a total of 18 seasons before he quit playing and began coaching. At the moment, he is the head coach for the NBA G League team Raptors 905. These days, he also works on the side as a game analyst. We bet this helped him amass his $60 million wealth. He has three children with his wife Ramirra Marks. The two became man and wife back in the year 2010.

Gary Payton

Gary Payton won his only championship alongside the Miami Heat. The ex-basketball player is believed to be worth an impressive $130 million. He was with the Seattle SuperSonics for a while and this period was likely the time he accumulated most of his wealth. He has been married to his high school girlfriend Monique James for more than two decades now! The couple have three kids between them: Gary Jr., Raquel, and Julian.

Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem was already playing ball at the tender age of 15 years old. Because of this, it is not all that surprising to learn that he was a sports star during his college years. With a net worth of $200 million, he ranks pretty high up on our list of wealthiest ballers. His 1996 marriage to Dalia Asafi had actually been arranged by their family, though we are glad to hear that their union has been a happy one. They have three girls together: Abi, Aisha, and Rahmah.

Ben Simmons

The Australian baller Ben Simmons has been a player for the Philadelphia 76s since the year 2016. It seems like he has some bad luck when it comes to his personal life. He used to be the boyfriend of Dylan Gonzales but his relationship with the fellow basketball player did not last. They went their own ways in 2017 and he entered a relationship with model Kendall Jenner not long after that. However, rumors are circulating that two are now taking a break.

Tristan Thompson

Just two years ago, Tristan Thompson experienced winning a championship together with the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Canadian baller is the parent of a child named Prince together with his former beau, Jordan Craig. He also has a daughter called True with his current partner Khloe Kardashian. If the forecasts are to be believed, he is about to become the Cavaliers’ third highest-paid member. The estimates forecast that he will take home over $17 million and $18.5 million for the 2018-2019 and the 2019-2020 seasons respectively.

Shaquille O’Neal

Of course, how can we ever forget the legend that is Shaquille O’Neal? He is easily one of the most recognizable basketball players in the world. And not just for his 7”1’ stature either. He has also launched a successful career as a host for Inside the NBA. He is currently valued at $400 million. He was married to Shaunie O’Neal from the years 2002 to 2011. At the moment, he is engaged to his beau Laticia Rolles. The two have been engaged since 2016 and it was a well-publicized moment since she gave him her answer via social media: “Yes I will. Today, tomorrow and forever yours.”

Kevin Garnett

Before Kevin Garnett retired from playing, he played for both the Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played for 21 seasons, a considerably impressive amount of time. He must have earned a lot of money in those years as his net worth stands at $190 million today. Even more fascinating is the fact that he chose love over work! He ditched the Athens Olympic Games so that he could tie the knot to Brandi Padilla in a California ceremony. They have two lovely girls together.

Kevin Durant

While he once had a past as a playboy, Kevin Durant has since changed his ways. He is now loyal to Jasmine Shine, who has been his girlfriend since the year 2014. The lovely lady, however, is not fond of the attention and she keeps her personal life on the down-low. She and her current beau seem compatible in this aspect. You will barely find information about them on the internet!

Chris Paul

Chris Paul is yet another memorable name in the NBA. After all, he has experienced a very successful basketball career. He has accumulated about $75 million all throughout his career. Similarly, he is also enjoying a happy marriage with his partner Jada Crawley. They first met while in college and they got married in the year 2011. According to him, their union will definitely outlive his sports career. They have a son and daughter between them: Christopher and Camryn Alexis.

Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook first met Nina Earl when they were college students. They later engaged vows in the year 2015. Recently, their family has expanded with the birth of their son in May 2017. That is not the only great news they were blessed with, however. To add to that, he then signed a five-year $250 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder! You can bet that his current $41.5 million net worth is due to increase in the near future.

Amar’e Stoudemire

The marriage of Amar’e Stoudemire and Alexis Welch might seem rocky, but we sure are relieved that they are still going strong. The story goes that the baller proposed to her while they were at the Eiffel Tower together. Their wedding was also held on an iconic date: December 12, 2012 AKA 12-12-12. We’re glad that their union has been able to survive both an affair and a love child!

Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin used to be the long-term boyfriend of Brynn Cameron, who is the sister of NFL player Jordan Cameron. They actually have two kids between them: Finley Elaine Griffin and Ford Wilson Cameron Griffin. Sadly, they eventually called it quits and he soon started going out with Kendall Jenner. They have also split up, though he was recently seen on a date with music artist Tinashe.

Kevin Love

Did you know that Kevin Love was actually doing acting gigs in Cleveland before he landed a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers? Aside from finding success in his basketball career, it seems like he is not particularly unlucky when it comes to romance. He was dating the actress Cody Horn back in 2014. She is the daughter of Disney executive Alan Horn and played the love interest of Channing Tatum in Magic Mike. However, things did not work out for the two and they eventually broke up.

Jermaine O’Neal

Jermaine and Mesha O’Neal have two kids together: Asija and Jermaine, Jr. Aside from his sports career, Jermaine is also the owner of the Atlanta-based recording studio called Bogota Entertainment. He is believed to be worth $70 million at the present. Let us not forget about his wife, either. You might have seen her appear on the Basketball Wives series. The O’Neals are very devout Christians and they work hard to cultivate their religious faith.

Paul Pierce

Paul and Julie first met in the year 2006 and they eventually walked down the aisle after four years. These two are the parents of three lovely kids: Prianna, Prince, and Adrian. We all know that Pierce is a successful basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Clippers. He also landed some great advertising deals as well! One of these gigs would be with Attitude Drinks. There’s no doubt that they helped him attain his present $70 million net worth!

Kawhi Leonard

It seems like love and talent for athletic endeavors run deep in the Leonard bloodline! We know that he is a great NBA player, but he also has a cousin who plays for the NFL. The baller is undeniably talented at basketball and thanks to it, he was able to earn $35.6 million for himself. He is married to the San Diego native Kishele Shipley and they have since welcomed a daughter into the world in the year 2016.

Junior Bridgeman

Basketball player Junior Bridgeman graced the NBA courts when he played for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers. He played for 12 seasons during the 70’s. When he quit playing during the late 1980’s, he moved his attention to business. He is actually the owner of a Wendy’s branch and we’re sure that this move has helped him earn the $600 mil he has to his name. He has been happily married to his partner Doris for over four decades by now.

Lonzo Ball

It is clear that Lonzo Ball is his parents’ son even if you look at how good he is on the court! His parents Tina and LaVar Ball were collegiate basketball stars. The rest of the children also take after them – LiAngelo and LaMelo both play ball as well. Aside from his athletic prowess, Lonzo is also a talented rapper with two singles under his belt. The Los Angeles Lakers baller is presently in a relationship with the lovely Denise Garcia.

Pat Riley

These days, Pat Riley is better-known for his work as a coach. However, those who were sports fans during the 60’s and 70’s will remember him for playing for the San Diego Rockets and the Dallas Cowboys. Yes, you heard that right: he played both professional basketball and football. He is also the Miami Heat’s General Manager and President with a net worth of $80 million. He has an adopted son with his wife Chris Rodstrom.

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan is easily one of the wealthiest men who has ever played in the NBA. After all, he has an impressive net worth of $1.4 billion! He was able to amass such a fortune thanks to his profitable endorsement deals in addition to his wildly successful basketball career. He is even the inspiration behind the Jordan brand, a Nike subsidiary. He used to be married to Juanita Vanoy, though the relationship only spanned the years 1989 to 2006. He later got married to the model Yvette Prieto and the couple have twin girls together.

Isaiah Thomas

Isaiah Thomas is probably best known as the Cleveland Cavaliers’ former point guard. Nowadays, he plays for the Denver Nuggets. He never went out with a celebrity since he was lucky enough to find the love of his life, the non-celebrity beauty Kayla Wallace. He actually refers to their wedding to be the best day of his life thus far. He is believed to be worth $20 million.

Stephon Marbury

Stephon Marbury and LaTasha became man and wife back in 2002 and the couple have three children between them. The basketball player has worked hard and this can be seen when you look at his $45 million net worth. Before he went on to play in the Chinese Basketball Association under the Beijing Ducks, he used to be a player for the Milwaukee Bucks. He is quite a charitable person, which is evident from his $1 million donation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. You don’t see anyone else doing such a generous thing these days!

Mike Bibby

Mike Bibby played in the NBA for a total of 14 seasons before he made the decision to quit and coach in his hometown. He is the father of four children and he is worth around $60 million. He enjoys a successful marriage to his childhood girlfriend Darcy and he even has a tattoo of her name on his wrist as a testament to his love. The former basketball player purposely keeps his personal life out of the spotlight, which is why there is little information about it on the Internet.

DeMar DeRozan

DeRozan is quite the accomplished sportsman. Did you know that he was chosen for the NBA All-Stars twice in just four years? Wow! He also signed a $139 million five-year deal with the Toronto Raptors not too long ago. He is married to his longtime partner Kiara Morrison and they have two daughters between them.

Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony is one of the handful of players in the NBA who have a no-trade clause. Yes, the baller is right up there with LeBron James and Dirk Nowitzki! At the moment, Carmelo has a net worth of $80 million but you can be sure that this will increase in no time. After all, he is due to receive $100 million for the remainder of his contract. He got married to TV star La La Anthony in the year 2010. She is famous for hosting MTV’s Total Request Live. The two have a son together, though Carmelo is also the father to another child from a failed relationship.

Vlade Divac

It must be hard to shy away from attention when you have an intimidating 7”1’ figure. However, we are sure that the Sacramento Kings’ General Manager can manage. Did you know that Divac set some records during his time as an NBA player? The Serbian-born baller became the first person to participate in a thousand games despite being born outside of the United States. During his active 3 years on the court, it was public knowledge that he earned $93 million. However, he is currently believed to be worth only $45 million. We’re glad that he has found luck in love with his wife Snezana.

Tracy McGrady

Tracy McGrady, better known as T-Mac, found a great deal of success in the sport. However, he has recently made a switch from basketball to baseball. At the moment, he has a net worth of some $80 million. On the other hand, his wife Clerenda Harris is a great woman who has been working on the women’s initiative Project P.U.S.H. The two lovebirds first met each other in the year 2006 and they have been blessed with three kids.

Magic Johnson

It’s practically expected of Magic Johnson to have amassed a huge fortune during his time in the NBA and that assumption would actually be correct. His net worth currently stands at $600 million. He is a co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the president of the Lakers Association. He got married to Earlitha Kelly in the year 2001. They have two kids: an openly-gay son named EJ and an adopted daughter named Elisa. Outside of the marriage, he also has a son with Melissa Mitchel. The basketball superstar is a devout Christian who believes that faith is the most valuable thing in his life.

Andre Iguodala

There is no question that Andre Iguodala is a talented basketball player. However, he only started getting the attention he deserves when he became a part of the United States’ national team. It’s pretty amazing to hear that he has maintained a quiet life even though he has gotten so famous. On the court, he is a talented small forward and shooting guard. These days, you will find playing for the Golden State Warriors. He has two kids with his childhood sweetheart Christina Gutierrez. The two exchanged their wedding vows in the year 2015.

Kyle Lowry

The impressive Kyle Lowry proved his athletic talents when he helped bring home a gold medal during the 2016 Summer Olympics. It is an understatement to say that he brought glory to both his team and the United States of America. The Toronto Raptors offered him an extraordinary $100 million three-year contract. At the moment, however, he is estimated to be worth $58 million. He is married to the mother of his two sons, Ayahna Cornish Lowry.

Alonzo Mourning

We daresay that Alonzo Mourning is an influential figure in the NBA. He must have racked up quite a fortune during his stints with the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat. His wealth is believed to be worth $70 million. Alonzo and his wife of more than 20 years, Tracy Wilson, have been helping young girls in Miami get an education through their Honey Shine Mentoring Program. The couple have been blessed with three lovely kids.

Chris Bosh

Chris Bosh is worth $50 million and we are willing to bet that he earned the majority of this fortune during his time with both the Miami Heat and the Toronto Raptors. He is a very charitable man who makes it a point to give back. He is the founder of the Chris Bosh Foundation, which promotes literacy and offers educational opportunities to kids from Dallas, Texas. His wife, Adrienne Bosh, is successful in her own right as well. She is a successful beauty businesswoman who runs the boutique shop Sparkle and Shine Darling in Miami.

Landry Fields

Landry Fields started his professional basketball career with the New York Knicks back in 2010. Impressively, the former baller was chosen during the second round of the draft season. After two years, he received a $20 million offer from the Toronto Raptors. Sadly, he experienced some setbacks and he is no longer playing in the NBA. These days, he is busy working as a college scout. At least he has been successful when it comes to his personal life! He is happily married to model Elaine Alden and the couple have two children together.

Larry Bird

Just about any basketball fan will be familiar with this NBA legend. Did you know that he won the MVP, Coach of the Year, and the Executive of the Year awards at various points in his career? Yeah, he is simply that good. He is best known for his excellent playing when he was with the Boston Celtics. He got hitched to Dinah Mattingly in the year 1989 and they have raised two adopted children together.

Marko Jaric

Sure, Marko Jaric is a famous man, but did you know that his ex-wife is even more famous than he is? Yes, he used to be in a relationship with the gorgeous Adriana Lima. She is best-known as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. The two got married on Valentine’s Day of 2009. The former Minnesota Timberwolves baller and the supermodel have two kids together. Unfortunately, they called it quits in the year 2014.

Jason Kidd

The ex-point guard last served as the Head Coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. That post ended in the middle of the 2018-2019 season, however. Luckily, he is still blessed with a lovely wife and great kids. He and celebrity Porschla Coleman exchanged their wedding vows on September 10, 2011.

Al Horford

The power forward for the Atlanta Hawks walked down the aisle with Amelia Vega in December 2011. She was actually crowned Miss Universe, the first Dominican to ever do so. The stunning pair got married in the Dominican Republic, the nation where the two of them were born and raised.

David Lee

The power forward for the Boston Celtics might have split up with Sabina Gadecki, but they deserve a spot on our list anyway. After all, she has got to be one of the loveliest NBA partners ever!

J.J. Barea

The Dallas Mavericks Point Guard dated Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera for some time. She won the prestigious beauty pageant in the year 2006 and they welcomed a son called Sebastian Jose Barea Rivera in February 2012. However, they eventually went their own ways after breaking up in April 2013.

Nick Young

For some odd reason, not a lot of people are aware of the fact that Iggy Azalea used to date Nick Young. It’s true and it was not just some short-lived fling either. The two actually made an engagement announcement on June 1, 2015. Sadly, they split up a year after that and people speculate that Nick cheated on the musician.

Earl Watson

We all know how beautiful the actress Jennifer Freeman is. We bet you also remember her on the TV show “My Wife and Kids” as Claire Kyle. Right now, she is in a relationship with the Phoenix Suns’ Head Coach, Earl Watson. We definitely approve! They look adorable together in this photo.

Devin Harris

Devin Harris and Meghan Allen exchanged their wedding vows in 2013. Interestingly, their relationship became public knowledge after it was announced on a TV show. The pair have two kids together.

Peja Stojakovic

Do not believe the rumors – Peja Stojakovic and the Greek model Aleka Kamila are still together, thank you very much. Peja was undeniably an asset during his time in the NBA, though Aleka has seen her fair share of success as well. She has appeared in publications like Esquire, Madame, and Marie Claire. Isn’t she beautiful?

Dwayne Wade

Gabrielle Union is definitely a catch. The lovely actress and model is probably most memorable for her performance in the movie Bring It On. It’s fascinating to learn that she used to date Jason Kidd when they were still in high school! Apparently, he ended things while they were right in front of her dad. Yikes! It’s a good thing that she decided to upgrade and ended up with Dwayne Wade.

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Andrei Kirilenko

The retired NBA baller Andrei Kirilenko first met his wife Masha when she was working at Nike. The two later became man and wife in the year 2001, though their marriage is nothing short of unusual. Apparently, Masha allows her husband to go to bed with another woman once a year! It is a pretty unusual setup, but we’re glad they found a system that works for them. The happy couple have three children together.

Matt Barnes

Gloria Govan received quite a bit of attention when she appeared on the VH1 series called Basketball Wives. At that time, she was still married to Matt Barnes who was then the power forward for the Memphis Grizzlies. However, they split up in the year 2014 after people speculated there was domestic violence going on inside their household.

Pau Gasol

We know you are eager to hear about the lady who was able to capture Pau Gasol’s heart! We won’t keep you guessing. She is none other than Silvia Castro, an exceptionally talented cheerleader and gymnast. There were some rumors that reported their breakup, though there seems to be no truth in them. They are still happily together, it seems to us.

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant is married to the beautiful Vanessa Laine-Bryant. They might have had a pretty stormy relationship, but the most important thing now is that they have remained together. They actually went to the trouble of filing for divorce back in 2011, though they later decided not to proceed. The couple has two daughters between them.

Charlie Bell

Kenya Howard-Bell, a former Miss Michigan winner and current hip-hop artist, also appeared on the VH1 show Basketball Wives. Back then, she was married to the NBA baller Charlie Bell. Unfortunately, their union later ended in divorce.

Ray Allen

Ray Allen is yet another memorable NBA player. His wife is the actress and singer Shannon Walker Williams. You might remember her if you ever watched One More Time and Girlfight. The pair walked down the aisle on August 16, 2008 and they have been blessed with four kids.

Jason Maxiell

We are sure that you’ll agree that Jason and Brandi Maxiell make up a strong couple. Brandi had a difficult time managing her health when she received an ovarian cancer diagnosis in 2007. It is a good thing that her husband loved her and he even shaved off his hair in an act of devotion. Luckily, she recovered and they celebrated this by going on a honeymoon in Africa. We’re glad their relationship survived such an ordeal!

Dan Gadzuric

Milwaukee Bucks baller Dan Gadzuric was married to Lisette Gadzuric for quite some time. During their time together, they were blessed with two lovely kids. Sadly, it did not work out. However, she kept his last name despite the breakup. She was recently linked with an MMA champion named Anthony Pettis.

Wayne Ellington

Wayne Ellington and Amanda Altschuler were first introduced when she was studying at Drexel University and he was just beginning his NBA career. The couple split up in 2014 for a little before they got back together again. However, it seems like it isn’t meant to be as they later split up right after announcing their engagement.

Serge Ibaka

We have to say that Serge Ibaka is sure one lucky fellow. Aside from his athletic talents, he is also dating the lovely Keri Hilson. Whenever you watch any Toronto Raptors game, make sure to scan the crowd for the singer-songwriter. We bet chances are high that she’s watching her guy play for his team.

Andre Drummond

Whoever grew up watching the Nickelodeon TV show iCarly will definitely remember Jennette McCurdy AKA Sam. She used to date the Detroit Pistons baller Andre Drummond. However, it was fairly short-lived and ended nastily.

Kosta Koufos

You might know Kosta Koufos as the center for the Sacramento Kings but did you know he recently got engaged to Leia Sergakis? The lovely lady was actually a participant in the 2012 Miss Utah beauty pageant!

Daniel Gibson

R&B fans will surely know the talented Keyshia Cole! She is a famous woman on her own, though we bet she became even more popular when she exchanged vows with the Cleveland Cavalier baller Daniel Gibson back in 2011. They have a child together, though it all came to an end in the year 2014.

Klay Thompson

Did you know that Hannah Stocking and Klay Thompson were together for some time? Apparently, it didn’t work out. We’re pretty sad to hear that considering how good they look together!

Iman Shumpert

Did you know that Sacramento Kings player Iman Shupert once dated the Grammy Award-winning musician Gabrielle Verner? It’s true. However, they broke up and he later tied the knot with R&B music artist Teyana Taylor. She actually gave birth to a beautiful daughter on December 16, 2015 right in their home. They named their child Iman Tayla Shumpert Jr.