There is something fun about discovering new things about our favorite celebrities both in their professional lives and their personal lives. We decided to compile some of our favorite celebrities in the world of basketball and hope you will enjoy them as much as we have:
Hazel Renee - Draymond Green
Not only has Draymond secured his place on the basketball court with the Golden State Warriors, but he has also enjoyed a wonderful time in his personal life. He has been dating Hazel Renee, the former reality star, for quite a few years now.
While Hazel was originally a cast member on Basketball Wives, she will now be a real basketball wife as Draymond and Hazel are planning their wedding. It's believed he asked her to marry him in January 2019.
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Zion Williamson - Tiana White
Tiana White was the lucky lady Zion took to prom, and now he has transitioned beyond high school. Will he stay with his high school sweetheart?
It looks like those classic long-distance relationship issues will be part of the test. She currently attends Wofford College, a 10-hour drive from his base — New Orleans.
He hasn't been completely clear on social media when fans ask if he is single, so it remains a mystery for now. All for the best, everybody!
Jessyka Janshel - James Harden
The NBA pro has been very popular amongst the ladies over the years, dating Khloe Kardashian briefly in 2016. In 2017, it was reported he was dating the well-known Instagram model, Jessyka Janshel.
While over the course of her career, Jessyka has warmed up to some of the biggest names in the music and sports industry, it was apparent that she placed James far above the rest! To date, there is no news whether they are still a couple or not.
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Mariah Riddlesprigger
Giannis Antetokounmpo has the nickname the Greek Freak due to his incredible height and his Greek-Nigerian heritage. Giannis and his girlfriend Mariah are well-know for their really wonderful relationship which probably stems from their shared interests.
Mariah was involved in basketball long before she met her Milwaukee Bucks boyfriend. This beautiful woman has a degree in sports management and played many different sports while attending college.
She also interned with the NBA Summer League after she graduated and it was during her internship that she met Giannis and the rest is history!
Antony Davis - Marlene P.
Anthony Davis Jr. plays for the New Orleans Pelicans in the power forward and center positions. But what does this five-time NBA All-star do when he isn't on the court in America or winning gold medals at the Olympics?
As it turns out, watching his $39.4 million net worth pile up with his girlfriend Marlene. They recently have a baby together who goes by Nala.
Actually she probably doesn't understand what her name is quite yet, but she has two loving parents who want to teach her all about it. Congratulations, you three!
Khloe Kardashian – Tristan Thompson
I am sure you know who Tristan Thompson is if you follow the Cleveland Cavaliers and I doubt highly you do not know who Khloe Kardashian is, being a member of the world Kardashian family.
Khloe has spent her entire life in the spotlight and is a huge fan of basketball. In April of 2018, Khloe and Tristan welcomed a sweet baby girl into their lives but this celebration was overshadowed by reports of his running around.
Lately, it has been reported that the couple is trying to work things out in the name of their daughter.
Kevin Durant - Sevyn Streeter
Kevin Durant is not an easy man to pin down, and his love-life is not even known all the time. Just who is this guy dating lately, anyway?
Rumor has it that he is actually spending time with singer Sevyn Streeter. It may be speculation, but she keeps liking his posts online! Kevin is a private fellow, so only time will tell if this turns out to be true.
In the meantime, this player is going to be off the court with plenty of opportunities to develop more meaningful relationships in the near future. He is condemned to sidelines for the years with an Achilles injury from the NBA Finals!
Gabrielle Union – Dwyane Wade
Without a doubt, Dwyane Wade is a major shooting guard due to his enormous talent and skills. He also is one of those rarities that knows how to treat women. He has been married to Gabrielle Union since 2014.
When they first met back in 2009, they fell in love and dated for a few years. Then, as their schedules became so busy, they separated for a few months but discovered they could not stay apart and reunited. Since then, they have welcomed their baby girl into the family.
Vanessa Bryant – Kobe Bryant
Although Kobe has devoted his life to basketball, there is no doubt that his love for his wife is even stronger. The couple first met in 1999 when Vanessa was only 17 and still in high school.
Even though the couple knew what they had was the real thing, their parents watched over the relationship very closely. In 2001, the couple married and have been together ever since. In 2016, they welcomed their third child into their family.
Ayesha Curry – Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry is very well-known in the NBA and many believe he cannot do anything wrong. A great deal of the credit goes to his wife, Ayesha, who has continually supported him from the sidelines.
They are childhood sweethearts who married in 2011 and since then have welcomed three children into their lives.
While Stephen has continued to build and focus on his career in basketball, his wife has successfully built her own career in the culinary world. She now has her own television show on the hugely popular Food Network.
Amber Alvarez – DeAndre Jordan
DeAndre Jordan has built a really impressive career and his legacy in the NBA and the Dallas Mavericks is absolutely amazing! Since 2013, his career has been supported on the sidelines by his Mexican-American girlfriend and model Amber Alvarez.
Their relationship seems to have enjoyed a lot of love and fun until the couple hit a bump in the road when in 2015, it was discovered he fathered a child with another woman.
Yvette Prieto – Michael Jordan
Even though Michael Jordan has not been actively involved in the NBA, he is still one of the most revered players in basketball. Jordan will always be considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time!
He was previously married from 1989 to 2002 but now has a new love in his life, Cuban-American model Yvette Prieto. They became engaged in 2011 and married two years later. Since then, they have welcomed twins into their family.
Anne de Paula - Joel Embiid
Over the years, Joel Embiid has drawn many Philadelphia 76er fans to his side along with reports that he is dating Anne de Paula, the Sports Illustrated model.
Though nothing has been confirmed, this information is believed to be true. Anne can hold her own as one of the biggest models from Sports Illustrated.
They have been caught kissing on the sideline over the last couple of months, but, they are never seen together in each other's social media.
Morgan Lang - DeMarcus Cousins
Anyone who is a fan of the Golden State Warriors knows who DeMarcus Cousins is. He has many praises to his name in the world of basketball.
He now has something new to celebrate when in August of 2018, it was reported that he asked his longtime girlfriend to marry him.
Morgan pretty much stays away from the limelight, she is a very successful boutique owner which is just as impressive as DeMarcus' career. There has been no news, as of yet, when the couple plans on marrying.
Kamiah Adams - Bradley Beal
2018 was a landmark year for Bradley Beal. Not only was 2018 the year the Washington Wizards star guard was drafted into the NBA All-Star for the first time, but also the year he welcomed his first child into the world.
Bradley Beal and Kamiah Adams have been together for many years and it's believed it was love at first sight when they met. When the actress first laid eyes on this basketball player, she knew he had to be in her life so she gave him her phone number!
Maja Dragic - Goran Dragic
Goran Dragic comes from Slovenian roots and has made some major waves across the pond as an NBA pro. He wears the Number 7 jersey for the Miami Heat and has been named All-Star in 2018.
That said, his proudest moment was in 2013 when he married Maja. She has stood by his side throughout his entire career and they now have a son along for the incredible ride! Both Goran and Maja divide their time between the United States and Slovenia!
Kayla Hanson - Damian Lillard
Damian has been well-known for his NBA Rookie of the Year title for the 2012 – 2013 season. Since then, he has taken his career to a whole new level. The point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers has been a landmark event and he has been with them ever since.
His girlfriend, Kayla Hanson, has been by his side and supported him throughout the entire time.
Damian and Kayla first started dating while in college and their relationship has withstood the test of time. Kayla actually went into labor during one of Damian's games and now the couple is proud parents to their first child!
Dennis Rodman - Michelle Moyer
Dennis Rodman is probably one of the greatest NBA players and his legacy lives on. Although he is now retired from basketball, his lifestyle is still reported on a regular basis but not always for the best reasons.
He was married, very briefly, to Carmen Electra and then he met Michelle Moyer. The couple has two children but eventually, the marriage eroded, ending in divorce. It was finalized in 2012.
Lauren Lisoski Frye – Channing Frye
Channing Frye is the power forward/center for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Even though he has been blessed with some incredible highs in his career, he has also suffered some major lows in his personal life.
Sadly, he lost both his parents within a month from each other, and he has come to rely on his wife Lauren Lisoski Frye. They have been married for over a decade and have two wonderful children! There is no question that Lauren has become his best friend and life partner.
Valeisha Butterfield Jones – Dahntay Jones
The love of basketball runs through Jones' blood because his father and cousin have both played basketball in the past. Although Dahntay is no longer active in the NBA, he has the company of his wife, Valeisha, to keep him company when things seem to be leaning toward boring.
The couple has been together for almost 10 years and it's known that she is an incredible combination of brains and beauty! Valeisha is the Head of Black Community Engagement for Google, showing she has a very impressive career as well.
Jewel Harris Smith – J.R. Smith
J.R. Smith has been playing basketball since 2004, playing for the New Orleans Hornets, the Denver Nuggets, the Zhejiang Golden Bulls, the New York Knicks, and presently the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Only a few months after moving to Cleveland, he married his longtime girlfriend, Jewell. The couple has three daughters including one daughter who was born five months premature, only weighing one pound. Now, all is good, she is a healthy, happy toddler!
Kendra Shaw – Julius Randle
Julius has experienced a pretty dramatic career as a basketball player. After 4 years of playing for the Los Angeles and suffering several injuries, the Lakers renounced him in 2018.
He signed with the New Orleans Pelicans, hoping this would be a positive change in his career. Fortunately, he had the guidance and support from his wife, Kendra Shaw, through several difficult times.
Julius has also been blessed with the love of his son. I would say with all his difficulties he has been blessed!
Stefanie Gazmin – Cory Joseph
During his career, Canadian point guard Cory Joseph has played for the Canadian national team and now is a full-time player with the Indiana Pacers.
Cory and his girlfriend, Stephanie Gazmin, have been together for over five years and even though he is no longer playing in his home country, she is right by his side with incredible support.
They are not afraid to show their love for each other and seem even more in love as time goes by. We are all wondering if there might be wedding bells soon?
Caroline Wozniacki – David Lee
Although David Lee is retired from the NBA, he is still a huge name in the world of basketball. During his career, David played for the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and the San Antonio Spurs.
His super famous fiancé has many impressive accolades to her name including winning 30 WTA singles titles. They have been together since 2015 and are currently planning their wedding.
Juliet Richardson – Kyle Korver
Even though Kyle is approaching 40 years old, there are no signs of him slowing down with the Utah Jazz NBA team. Basketball seems to run in the Korver family with 3 brothers that have also received pro rankings over the years.
Kyle has also been happily married to Juliet Richardson since they tied the knot in 2011. Sadly, the family was dealt a really bad blow when one of his brothers died in March of 2018.
Crystal Marie Oquendo – Kyle Anderson
Chances are, if you are a fan of the Memphis Grizzlies, you are probably a fan of Kyle Anderson as well. The small forward is 25 years of age and has made a significant name for himself over the years.
Amazingly, he has only been playing for the NBA for 5 years. There were times when life would be tough but he had the support of his high school sweetheart, Crystal Marie Oquendo. While he is thrilling his fans on the court, Crystal is going for her degree at the New Jersey City University.
Kennedy Raye – Tarik Black
Tarik Black has played for the LA Lakers and the Houston Rockets during his five-year career. Recently, he moved to the Maccabi Tel Aviv team which seems to be the only really exciting moment over the past few years.
In April of 2018, he made his way to the Memphis City Hall with Kennedy Raye. He married his model/student girlfriend and by all reports, was the happiest day in their lives.
Alaina Anderson – Derrick Rose
Derrick Rose has recently joined the Minnesota Timberwolves and by all reports, he is very impressed with the team. He also seems to be very successful in his personal life as well.
He has a son, Derrick, Jr, born in 2012 with his former girlfriend but is now is happily married to Alaina Anderson. They were secretly married in February 2018. The marriage took place shortly after the birth of their daughter in 2018. All in all, this was a great year for the couple.
Morgan Poole – Eric Bledsoe
For some time now, Eric Bledsoe has been considered the best point guard within the NBA and it's also believed the Milwaukee Bucks are very lucky to have him on their team.
He has been praised for his loyalty by his teammates and this loyalty extends well beyond the court. He has been married to Morgan Poole since 2017 but they have been together for most of their adult lives. They share their home with their son and daughter, Ethan and Ariana.
Teyana Taylor – Iman Shumpert
Shumpert and Taylor have the cards on their side when it comes to legendary couples. The Sacramento Kings star and the singer, dancer, and actress, Teyana, now have their own reality show.
They have been together for many years and were secretly married in October 2016. On top of that, Iman had to step in to deliver their baby when Teyana went into early labor at their home in 2015.
Alani Nicole “La La” Anthony – Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo Anthony is a well-known name among basketball fans and this sports star has broken records to help his team win on many occasions, winning the hearts of his fans.
Talk about winning hearts, after dating for several years, Carmelo asked Alani “La La” Anthony to marry him. Three years later, they welcomed their son into the world and eventually got married in 2010. Sadly, it is believed that the couple has since separated due to infidelity.
Kayla Wallace – Isaiah Thomas
Isaiah Thomas is currently playing for the Denver Nuggets as their point guard, He has been named NBA All-Star twice over the course of his eight-year career. He has also said that he believes a huge portion of his success is due to his girlfriend and now wife, Kayla Wallace.
They have been together for many years and married in 2016. Since then, they have brought three children into this world which includes a daughter born in 2018.
Meghan Allen – Devin Harris
Devin Harris made his professional NBA debut in 2004 when he was drafted by the Washington Wizards. Since that time, he has played for the New Jersey Nets, the Atlanta Hawks, and currently with the Dallas Mavericks.
He met Meghan Allen quite accidentally at a bar where she was working as a bartender. He struck up a conversation and they hit it off. Devin and Meghan tied the knot in 2013.
Chelsea Kilgore Redick – J.J. Redick
JJ Redick is someone who seems to be able to do just about anything he puts his heart into. Not only is he a very popular, talented basketball player but also is well-known as a sports commentator.
He is 34-years old and currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers. In 2010, he married Chelsea Kilgore Redick, a Pilates instructor, but they have known each other for a very long time and now have two children.
Axelle Francine – Tony Parker
The French NBA basketball player is currently with the Charlotte Hornets and used to be married to actress Eva Longoria. Even though he has flawless basketball skills, his fans have not forgotten their well-publicized nasty divorce.
That said, he has managed to move on with his personal life and in 2011, when he was introduced to a French journalist, Axelle Francine. They started dating and then married in 2014. Since then, they have welcomed two boys to this world and seem to be having a great time!
Jessica Olsson – Dirk Nowitzki
This German baseball player is considered one of the finest power forwards of all time and has proven this many times over during his career that spans 25 years. Even though he has a great deal of fame and fortune, he is considered very humble and down to earth by others.
This is obvious with his love and affection for his Kenyan-Swedish wife Jessica Olsson. They were married in 2012, have three terrific kids, and live in Dallas, Texas.
Porschla Coleman – Jason Kidd
Jason was blessed with a very impressive career in basketball and then afterward took on a coaching position. He is now the head coach for the Milwaukee Bucks. Unfortunately, after the collapse of his first marriage, everyone was focused on Jason when he pled guilty to domestic abuse.
Although their divorce was followed by many, he moved on and eventually found the former model, Porschla Coleman to share his life. Along with Jason's three children, Porschla and Jason have two children together.
Kristen Blake – Steve Blake
Even though Steve is no longer active in playing basketball, he is still very active in the basketball world. He is currently working as a coaching intern for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Even though he was always described as a tough player, when not wearing his jersey, he has always been a wonderful husband and father to his children.
He and his wife Kristen have been married for a long time and they are actively involved in helping those less fortunate using their wealth and status.
Amelia Vega – Al Horford
Al has been a professional basketball player since 2007 and this five-time NBA All-Star has won many trophies along the way. Currently, he plays for the Boston Celtics but also plays the game off the court.
He met Amelia Vega who was the 2003 Miss Universe and wanted to get to know her better. They started dating and then married in 2011. Since then, they became the parents of two children.
Hazel Renee – John Wall
John Wall plays for the Washington Wizards and his hard work paid off in 2017 when he was named to his first All-NBA Team. He started dating Hazel Renee for a while in 2017 but then they split up with Hazel dating, Draymond Green.
John met Shante and in December 2018, they welcomed their first child into the world!
Masha Kirilenko – Andrei Kirilenko
When Andrei Kirilenko broke onto the pro ball scene at 15 years old, it was immediately clear that he was going to be one of the biggest names in NBA history.
Andrei lived up to all expectations and though he is currently retired from the court itself, he is the Russian Basketball Federation commissioner.
Throughout his career, he has been together with Russian pop singer Masha Kirilenko, better known by her stage name MaLo. MaLo is a huge name in Russia and its surrounding countries.
Adrienne Bosh – Chris Bosh
Having played for the Miami Heat and the Toronto Raptors in the past, Chris Bosh is now a free agent. Chris has weathered several health issues with his wife, Adrienne, by his side. The couple has been married since 2011 and is the parents of four.
Chris is the father of a child from a former girlfriend and was embroiled in a 2009 paternity suit. Luckily for Chris, Adrienne remains his biggest and most devoted fan.
Brittany Johnson – Harrison Barnes
Harrison Barnes is the small forward/power forward of the Dallas Mavericks. He has been playing with the team since 2016 and seems to be settled in with the team for the foreseeable future. While Harrison is a huge part of the team’s public persona, he is a very private person off the court.
In 2017, Harrison wed Brittany Johnson in a gorgeous ceremony in Rhode Island. We don’t know much about the gorgeous Brittany or their married life, but we are rooting for the duo’s continued happiness.
Whitney Fredette – Jimmer Fredette
Jimmer had his start after being noticed at Brigham Young University, where he was the leading scorer in the NCAA division. From there, he seems to have had to fight for a lasting place in the NBA, but he finally found his home with the Shanghai Sharks since 2016.
Jimmer met his wife, Whitney Fredette, while at Brigham Young University. She was cheering him on from the sidelines of his college career, and the couple never looked back.
Joey Williams – Shaun Livingston
After years of struggling with injury, Shaun Livingston seems to have it all together now. As a point/shooting guard for the Golden State Warriors, he is a popular member of an equally popular team. He is back and fully recovered, taking the world of the NBA by surprise.
Sticking close by his side through thick and thin is his wife, Joey Williams. Joey Williams is famous in the business world as a formidable entrepreneur and businesswoman with may hugely successful business ventures to her name.
It came as a surprise to everyone, friends and family alike when the couple wed in 2017.
Essence Townsend – Alex Len
When you are over seven feet tall, it’s a given that you probably belong in basketball. Alex Len, towering at 7’1”, was no exception. This Ukrainian basketball star is a force to be reckoned with as the wildly popular center for the Atlanta Hawks.
He found his match in top model Essence Townsend, who is nearly tall enough for the pair to see “eye to eye.” Talk about the perfect match!
Alex Reid – Andrew Wiggins
Canadian baller Andrew Wiggins plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. In 2014, he became the second Canadian to be chosen first pick. His winning streak apparently follows him off-court, too. Andrew has been famously linked with Alex Reid, an aspiring singer/songwriter.
Alex is a fascinating, multi-talented powerhouse who has been supportive of Andrew’s career throughout their many-year relationship.
Rece Mitchell – Lou Williams
When you are a famous basketball player like Lou Williams, your exploits will turn heads whether they are on or off the courts. Take the 2014 revelation that Williams was dating two women at once, for instance.
What seemed to be a controversy for fans turned out to be just fine for all three parties involved in the lover’s triangle, and Williams referred to his two girlfriends as “brown” or “blonde.”
Lou ultimately narrowed down the playing field to just Rece, but in 2018 he reportedly dumped her for allegedly hooking up with musician Drake.
Elaine Alden Fields – Landry Fields
Landry Fields enjoyed his career with the NBA, but he isn’t finished with basketball yet. The San Antonio Spurs have been using his expertise as a college scout.
He has been married to Elaine Alden Fields since 2014. The couple married just after their first son was born and welcomed their second son in 2016.
Kate Bock – Kevin Love
Kevin Love has formed quite an impressive and loyal fan base since he started wearing yellow for the up and coming Cleveland Cavaliers. His biggest fan, though, will probably always be his loving girlfriend, Kate Bock.
Kate is a very familiar face in the modeling world and is a popular Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model. The couple seems to be very happy together, although they fly pretty low under the radar of the public eye.
Cody Horn – Kevin Love
Kevin Love has another place in this list, and prior to his permanent match with Kate Bock his name was famously linked to Cody Horn. Cody Horn, for her part, is a Hollywood actress who played opposite Channing Tatum in the film loved by women everywhere, Magic Mike.
Cody and the Cleveland Cavalier center/power forward were together for a few months, and many fans of both these stars were quite upset when the relationship ended.
Charlie Villanueva – Michelle Game
Charlie Villanueva is the beloved Dominican-American basketball star that played for teams like the Dallas Mavericks and the Detroit Pistons. He is currently retired from the court, but still playing the field with his companionship choices.
In 2015, Charlie was set to marry Michelle Game. The pair have a daughter together, but unfortunately for them, the relationship ended. Charlie never let it get him down, though, and is currently seeing another woman.
Iggy Azalea – Nick Young
Nick Young is multi-talented and has gone from one talent to the next in basketball since he made his first professional appearance in 2007. While the small forward and shooting guard plays professionally for the Denver Nuggets, his love life has been a point of public interest that spans many years.
Nick’s past love interests include a highly publicized engagement to Iggy Azalea, the famous Australian rapper. The pairing was well received by fans of both Iggy and Nick, but it wasn’t meant to last.
The relationship fell apart when it was revealed that Nick Young was having an affair with Keonna Green, the mother of his first child.
Zuleyka Rivera – JJ Barea
JJ Barea may be on the shorter side of most Dallas Maverick players, but he remains one of their most talented assets. JJ Barea seems to be obsessed with women who were former Miss Universe pageant competitors.
His first Universal pairing was with the 2006 Miss Universe, Zuleyka Rivera, and lasted from 2011 until 2013. In 2012, the couple became the proud parents of a son. It wasn’t enough to keep them together, though, and they split a year later.
Viviana Ortiz – JJ Barea
JJ Barea wasn’t through with the universal attractions, though, and he would soon find love again. While fans were initially upset that JJ and Zuleyka weren’t together anymore, JJ had even bigger plans with his next romance.
Viviana Ortiz was the winner of the 2011 Miss Universe Puerto Rico contest, but the winner of JJ Barea’s affections when they wed in 2016. The couple is the proud parents to one beautiful daughter.
Jennette McCurdy – Andre Drummond
Andre Drummond is a fan favorite of the Detroit Pistons, and his personal life has always been fascinating for his followers. In 2010, Andre revealed that he had a huge crush on Jennette McCurdy, Carly’s tough, wise-cracking best friend on the Nickelodeon teen hit, iCarly.
Andre made Jennette his #WCW on Instagram, eventually winning her over. Jennette agreed to meet him in person, and while the couple would date for a few weeks, it wasn’t meant to be.
Jennette moved on to star alongside pop superstar-to-be Arianna Grande in another hit series, Sam and Cat, and has since gained some fame as a singer and released a few movies as well. Andre has been embracing his basketball superstardom.
Leia Sergakis - Kosta Koufos
Kosta Koufos wears the beloved number 41 jersey of the Sacramento Kings. The Greek-American basketballer is definitely a fan favorite. His wife, Leia Sergakis, has been at his side throughout his sports journey. Leia is a former Miss Utah beauty pageant contestant.
The brunette beauty is now a famed author, host, and TV personality, using her fame to stay in the public eye. Leia Sergakis and Kosta Koufos are frequently called “Beauty and the Beast,” a term that they fondly embrace and make fun of.
Kim Kardashian - Kris Humphries
Kim Kardashian is no stranger to the limelight, public marriage, and publicity stunts. In 2010, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star began to date Kris Humphries. Kris is a former NBA star with ties to the Atlanta Hawks, the Toronto Raptors, and the Washington Wizards.
Kim’s family, friends, and fanbase were very displeased with the developing relationship between her and Kris. Nonetheless, the couple decided to tie the knot just a year after they began dating in what may be one of the shortest marriages of all time.
The marriage barely lasted longer than the wedding ceremony, ending 72 days after they said, “I do.” Some people have theorized that the entire wedding was nothing more than a publicity stunt.
Adriana Lima – Marko Jaric
Marko Jaric is a Serbian basketball player who arguably “owns” the international basketball circuit. His career spans many years and many teams, keeping him firmly in the spotlight. Sharing that spotlight with him, though, is his equally famous wife, model Adriana Lima.
While no one was able to quite figure out how Marko won the heart of the beauty, they married in 2009 and became the proud parents of two daughters. The relationship was not meant to be, though, and the power duo split up for good in 2016.
Alexis Welch – Amar’e Stoudemire
Amar’e Stoudemire has played for several different teams throughout his long and successful career, with the 36-year old’s latest claim to fame being a spot on the Hapoel Jerusalem team. He is more than a player, though; Amar’e owns a share of Hapoel Jerusalem.
He has had an equally successful love life, as well. He began dating Alexis Welch in 2002, making it official in 2012. Over the course of their happy marriage, they have become parents four times over.
Joumana Kidd – Jason Kidd
While Jason Kidd is happily married to his current wife Porschla Coleman, she wasn’t his first wife. In 1997, Jason was married to Joumana Kidd in a rocky and unhappy first marriage.
Jason was arrested in 2001 for several counts of alleged domestic violence and was ordered by the court to attend anger management classes.
The couple seemed to have worked it all out and remained married until 2007, when Jason separated and filed for divorce, citing “extreme cruelty” throughout their marriage. One of the alleged cruelty counts included falsified domestic abuse claims.
Maria Sharapova – Sasha Vujacic
Sasha Vujacic is a Slovenian basketball player, well known for the ability to sink three-pointers from across the court and his loyalty to his team. His personal life made headlines in 2009 when he met Maria Sharapova and started dating the famous Russian tennis superstar.
The couple became engaged soon after meeting, but the relationship ended in 2012. Maria is now linked with Alexander Gilkes while Sasha remains a free agent both on the court and in his love life.
Draya Michele – DeShawn Stevenson
While DeShawn Stevenson isn’t technically classified as a professional basketball player anymore, he continues to make a splash on the court by playing as part of the BIG3 basketball league.
The 37-year-old has quite a list of beautiful, famous women that he has dated in the past, and perhaps none is quite as high profile as Draya Michele.
Draya has her own who’s who list of famous people she has dated in the past, including Drake and Chris Brown. Currently, Draya is engaged to Orlando Scandrick.
Khloe Kardashian – Lamar Odom
Khloe Kardashian, star of the reality TV hit Keeping up with the Kardashians, seems to have a hard time keeping up with the basketball players in here life. Khloe, who's name is also linked with Tristan Thompson, married basketball great Lamar Odom of the Los Angeles Lakers.
In 2009, the couple was wed.
Sadly, the marriage couldn’t stand up to the test of Lamar’s substance abuse. The couple split in 2013, but Khloe held off on officially divorcing him until 2016 due to other legal issues that were entangling Lamar around that time.
Eliza Dushku – Rick Fox
Rick Fox had a phenomenal career that lasted twenty-three years, from 1991 until 2004. While his court career was over, however, he wasn’t done with sports yet and has made a name in esports. Rich Fox owns a franchise, as well.
His most famous relationship was with Eliza Dushku from 2010 though 2014. When the relationship ended, they left more hearts broken than just their own; fans were just as sad as the couple was to see the love story end.
Christina Gutierrez Iguodala – Andre Iguodala
Here is another player who wears the blue and gold, Golden State Warrior’s Andre Iguodala. This shooting guard/small forward is best known as the NBA’s good guy.
Andre didn’t have a long string of girlfriends under his belt; he married his high school sweetheart and prom date in 2015. The couple has two children.
Jordy Craig - Tristan Thompson
Tristan Thompson is no stranger to dating beautiful, powerful and famous women. Before he began his relationship with Khloe Kardashian, Tristan was linked with Jordy Craig, a blogger, and superstar of social media.
The center/power forward and Jordy Craig share a child. Rumor has it the timing of Jordy’s child was a little off, giving birth to Prince a few short weeks into Tristan and Khloe’s new relationship. There was even speculation at the time that Tristan was seeing Jordy during Khloe’s pregnancy.
Savannah James – Lebron James
Is LeBron James one of the most famous basketball players of all time? Chances are if someone asks anyone to name a player, his name is the first to come up whether you are a fan of the game or not.
He is arguably one of the most famous men on the planet, but per all reports about this gentle giant, he is humble about himself and his talents.
He places his success at the feet of his devoted wife, Savannah. The pair met in high school, married in 2013, and never looked back. Their eldest son, LeBron James Jr, is set to follow in his father’s footsteps; he has already gotten offers from professional basketball teams.
Daniela Rajic - Paul George
Paul George has been playing NBA basketball for nearly a decade. He’s a fan favorite with his sweet moves on the court as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he apparently has a few moves off-court, as well. Paul George has most famously been linked to Daniela Rajic, an adult dancer.
The couple met at a club where she was dancing, and they quickly hit it off. Things turned a bit dark when Daniela became pregnant. Paul was less thrilled at the idea of fatherhood and reportedly offered her a cool $1 million if she would terminate the pregnancy.
Daniela rejected his offer and had the child. The couple overcame the issues that had plagued them, though, and became parents of a second child.
Cass Anderson - Kevin Durant
Another Golden State Warrior alumnus, Kevin Durant has been a key player in helping his team rise to the top over the years. Kevin’s popularity is as great off the court as it is on the court, though, and this fan-favorite has been spotted with some of the most beautiful women across the entire globe.
Kevin was getting rather close and personal in the earlier part of the 2018 playing season with Cass Anderson. The relationship wasn’t meant to be, though; it ended in October of the same year.
Other Sports: Neymar Jr. - Bruna Marquezine
At age 17, Neymar Jr. made his first professional soccer appearance. It has been nothing but a success story for the star ever since, with an impressive career and a place on both the Brazilian national team and Paris Saint-Germain.
While his career has been a steady success, his relationship with Bruna Marquezine has been intermittent. The famous soccer player and the Brazilian actress have been on again/off again for nearly six years.
Sadly for the fans who were rooting for the couple to stay together, they seem to have split for good in October of 2018. The pair has not been seen together in public since then.
Lionel Messi - Antonella Roccuzzo
Sometimes a relationship is just destined to be perfect. Case in point, Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo. The soccer player is one of the most famous in the world and is equally as famous for his love of his family.
Can you imagine marrying not just a childhood sweetheart, but one you have known since you were five? The couple was close friends long before they began dating when they were 20. In 2017, they finally married. Lionel and Antonella are the proud parents of three.
Cristiano Ronaldo - Georgina Rodriguez
Cristiano Ronaldo is a wildly popular face in sportsdom. He is the Portuguese soccer player whose name is as well-known on the field as in the media, with his fame touching nearly every magazine and newspaper in the industry.
Cristiano has always been fond of models over the long course of his successful career. His current relationship is with Georgina Rodriguez. His daughter with the gorgeous Georgina makes him a father four times over.
Sergio Ramos - Pilar Rubio
Spanish soccer ace Sergio Ramos started with Real Madrid as a senior in 2003, and since then he has never looked back. His defensive skills are legendary! Sergio met Spanish reporter Pilar Rubio back in 2012 and they started dating.
By 2018 they got engaged and Pilar was seen sporting a large engagement ring. The couple now has three beautiful children. Sergio is thankful for his success and the fact that he now has a wonderful wife and family to enjoy it with.
Iker Casillas - Sara Carbonero
Iker Casillas is more well known by his nickname “Saint Iker,”. Casillas is the goalkeeper for Porto and is considered to be one of the most accomplished goalies in the world.
In 2009 Iker met Sara Carbonera and they dated for 5 years, during which time their first child was born. In March 2016 the pair made it official and later that year, in June, their second child arrived.
Sami Khedira - Lena Gercke
Anyone who follows Juventus will have heard of the German midfielder, Sami Khedira. As well as his success on the field Khedira is also proved to be a huge success with the ladies off the pitch.
He dated Lena Gercke for a number of years, a German model renowned for her beauty and her social media following. Eventually, they separated in 2012.
Peter Crouch - Abbey Clancy
Peter Crouch has played for the England team and has also enjoyed great success playing for Tottenham Hotspur and Stoke City. Crouch is well known for his unusual height and also his relationship with Abbey Clancy, a well known UK TV personality and model.
The couple had three children together and were always popular on the celebrity circuit. In January 2019 Crouch and Clancy announced that they would soon be parents again, to their fourth child due later this year.
David De Gea - Edurne Garcia
David DeGea has the privilege of playing for one of the most renowned soccer teams in the world - Manchester United. However, despite being a professional footballer for around a decade he is not the only one who is famous when it comes to his relationship.
David has been enjoying a long term relationship to Edurne, a famous Spanish singer and can often be found sharing glimpses into their life together online.
Chris Smalling - Sam Cooke
Chris Smalling also plays for Manchester United. This British soccer star has built up a huge fan base has played for the club in over 200 matches.
Chris is married to Sam Cooke who used to be a glamour model which probably caused a few raised eyebrows from his pals. She is now famous for her cooking skills and her social media presence.
Julian Draxler - Lena Stiffel
Julian Draxler is the German winger who is currently enjoying time playing for Paris Saint-German. Although he is well known for his famous footwork there is also a bit of a buzz around his rather sweet love story with his childhood sweetheart, Lena Stifel.
The two have been together since childhood and have been engaged for a while, little is known about her, but we are hoping that we will soon be seeing a celebrity wedding for the pair.
Mario Gotze - Ann Kathrin Brömmel
Mario Gotze may be only 26 but this midfielder has carved himself a place at the cutting edge of soccer, with his blistering attacks impressing his coaches and wowing the fans. Not only is he lucky in work it seems he is also lucky in love. Mario is dating the lingerie model Ann Kathrin Brömmel.
The couple has been together since 2012 and got engaged in 2017, however they still have not set the date for their wedding.
Thomas Vermaelen - Polly Pearce
Belgian footballer Thomas Vermaelen now lives in Barcelona where he plays for the soccer team. His wife of the past seven years has obviously enjoyed sharing his success.
Polly Parsons, a glamour model, met Thomas in 2012 and they dated for 5 years before marrying in 2017. In 2014 Polly received the titled “Queen WAG” an ‘honor’ bestowed upon her by FHM. The couple has two sons.
Alessandro Matri - Federica Nargi
Italian striker Alessandro Matri is currently playing for Italian team Sassuolo. He began playing professionally in 2003 and hasn’t looked back. His wife Federica Nargi has been by his side since 2009.
Nargi is an actress in her own right, having previously enjoyed a career as a model and beauty pageant queen. Matri has certainly done well in both areas of his life.
David Ospina - Jesica Sterling
David Ospina now plays for Napoli, but only temporarily as he is on loan from the British based team, Arsenal. Ospina is a top player, having played in two World Cup competitions which have undoubtedly been some of his proudest movements.
His wedding to Jessica Sterling is also probably up there too. Jessica is considered to be one of the most beautiful WAGS, and the Columbian Model and David Ospina now have a beautiful family together having welcomed 2 children over the years.
Gylfi Sigurdsson - Alexandra Ívarsdottir
Iceland is known for the cold, the stunning countryside and producing some of the world’s most amazing soccer stars. It is also famous for the natural beauty of Icelandic women.
Gylfi Sigurdsson is currently signed to Everton in the UK and is dating the former Miss Iceland 2008, Alexandra Ívarsdottir. The two have been together for some years and are still considered to be one of the country’s most stunning couples.
Radamel Falcao - Lorelei Taron
Columbian soccer ace El Tigre – real name Radamel Falcao – is a huge talent and is currently signed by Monaco. He is famous for his skills and the depth of footballing experience he has. However, his wife may actually be more famous than he is!
He is married to Argentinian Gospel singer Lorelei Taron. While he wows with his footwork, Lorelei’s voice has gathered her many fans all around the world who follow her on Instagram. They have a family of three children.
Dele Alli - Ruby Mae
Dele Alli is certainly in the spotlight. The 22-year-old soccer player is known for his holidays in exotic locations, his luxury cars and he’s been seen with many of the world’s most beautiful women.
However, he seems to be completely taken with an emerging British model who is currently trying to move into modeling within the US. Beautiful brunette Ruby Mae has certainly caught his eye and the couple has been dating for some months.
Younes Belhanda - Amal Belhanda
At Galatasary soccer club, Younes Belhanda is a familiar face – he has been playing soccer for many years, starting as a young child and he is shining in his current role as their attacking midfielder.
Younes’s wife is actually his childhood sweetheart, just like many of the other men on the list. We know very little about her, other than the fact that Amal Belhanda has clearly won his heart and they have two children.
Kyle Walker - Annie Kilner
Manchester City fans will certainly know the name Kyle Walker who plays right-back for the team.
Kyle just keeps getting better and better and it now seems that other areas of his life are following suit. Annie Kilner, a well known English model is Walker’s long term girlfriend and they have 2 children together. Annie has a career in her own right, having modeled for top brands Gucci and Chanel.
Mamadou Sakho - Majda Magui
Mamadou Sakho, who plays center back for Crystal Palace may have been a little temperamental in the early days of his career but that hotheadedness seems to have gone since he got married to his wife Majda.
The couple met and married back in 2012 and now have three beautiful children. It seems that Majda has finally calmed Mamadou down.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - Perrie Edwards
Liverpool soccer club has countless fans across the world, and there’s no doubt about the fact that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is one of Liverpool Football Club’s top players. The midfielder is beloved by the club’s fans worldwide.
Alex has also managed to impress off the field as well as on the pitch and has been a bit of a hit with the ladies.
However, he is currently dating Perrie Edward. Perrie was once engaged to the singer, Zayn Malik but it seems that the Little Mix singer may have caught Alex’s eye and maybe even his heart as rumor has it that the couple is moving forward in their relationship.
Yannick Carrasco - Noémie Happart
Yannick Carrasco is a household name as far as soccer fans are concerned but when he met former Miss Belgium, Noémie Happart one evening in a bar, she had no idea who he was! However, she certainly found him handsome and charming and so they started dating.
Not only was Yannick blown away by her beauty, but also the fact that Noémie can speak four languages. The couple dated for a few years and then finally got married in a ceremony that has become famous for its elegance and beauty.
Dmitri Tarasov - Anastasia Kostenko
Midfielder Dmitri Tarasov currently plays for FC Locomotive Moscow and is yet another example of the talented soccer stars produced by Russia who go on to make it internationally. Dmitri has not been as successful in love having two divorces under his belt, but that may well have changed.
Dmitri married Anastasia Kostenko in 2018 and the couple now has one child, a daughter, together.
Son Heung-Min - Yoo So-young
South Korean footballer Son Heung-Min has exceptional talent and a worldwide fan base. Currently playing for Tottenham Hotspur Song Heung-Min has confessed that it is the views of one particular fan that matter the most.
Yoo So-Yong, a Korean singer and actress, and Son Heung-Min have confirmed that they have been dating since 2017.
Robert Lewandowski - Anna Lewandowska
Robert Lewandowski is the current captain of Poland’s national soccer team. Robert went professional on the senior circuit in 2016 and since then has continued onward and upwards on the professional ladder.
It seems that Robert cannot stop scoring goals – and that includes in his personal life. Since 2013 Robert has called Anna Lewandowska his wife. The professional karateka has had her own professional successes and the couple has now started a family with the birth of a daughter in 2017.
Aleksandr Belenov - Tatyana Belenov
Aleksandr Belenov has been a professional soccer player for the last 15 years, recently playing for RC Ufa.
This goalkeeper is well known in Russia and has a legion of fans, however his wife, Tatyana Belenov can take a little credit for his emergence as one half of Russian’s top power couple.
Tatyana is a successful model and they got married in 2017, since then their faces are rarely out of magazines or the public eye.
Sergi Roberto - Coral Simanovich
Spanish footballer Sergi Roberto really is the renaissance man of soccer – he’s played in many positions during his career – full-back, midfield, winger and midfield defense are just a few of the strings to his footballing bow. His latest position is as husband to model Coral Simanovich.
Sergi and Coral had been dating for 4 years when they finally made it official. The Israeli model is currently pushing towards a future career as a fashion designer.
Thomas Müller - Lisa Müller
At 29 years of age, Thomas Müller has already achieved levels of success that others only dream off. He now plays soccer for Bayern Munich but also recently celebrated being married for almost a decade. When he was just 17 years of age he proposed to his childhood sweetheart.
She said yes and so Thomas and Lisa married when they were 20 years old. It has certainly been a happy ever after ending for this pair.
Igor Akinfeev - Ekaterina Gerun
Goalkeeper for PFC CSKA Moscow, Igor Akinfeev is probably one of the world’s greatest – now team captain he has a remarkable record of keeping that ball out of the back of the net. At the very beginning of his fame, he married model Ekaterina Gerun.
Ekaterina has her own career too – not only as a model, but she also acts and has a degree in chemical engineering. The couple has two children together.
Ivan Rakitic - Raquel Mauri
Ivan Rakitic not only plays for the Croatian national team, but he also plays for Barcelona as their central or attacking midfielder. He has always had to work hard for success and that goes for winning over the woman who was to become his wife.
He first met Raquel Mauri in a coffee shop and was blown away by her beauty. However, she was not quite as thrilled with him but she finally agreed to go on a date – on the 30th time of asking!!
They obviously hit it off because he only proposed once and they got married in 2018. They now have a family of two daughters.
Antoine Griezmann - Erika Choperena
French native Antoine Griezmann is also a huge fan of the Spanish lifestyle, language, and culture and is currently a top player for Atletico Madrid. His love for Spain is apparent and his wife Erika Choperena, is Spanish.
The couple married in 2017. They had dated for 6 years prior to this, getting to know each other and learning each other's language. Erika is a beauty blogger and child psychologist.
Paul Pogba - Maria Salaues
Paul Pogba is one of a long list of hugely talented French soccer players. Currently playing for Manchester United Pogba played a key role in France’s victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Since 2017, Pogba has been dating Maria Salaues.
The Bolivian model has been supporting Pogba and has been seen supporting him at key events. They are now expecting their first child.
Romelu Lukaku - Sarah Mens
In his public life Romelu Lukaku is well known as one of Belgian’s top soccer players, however his personal life is often shrouded in secrecy. Although we know he likes to date beautiful women he has never spoken about being in any one specific relationship.
The latest rumor is that he is romantically linked with Dutch TV presenter Sarah Mens who he has been dating since he met her in 2016.
Wayne Rooney - Coleen McLoughlin Rooney
Wayne Rooney is one of England’s most successful soccer stars, he is well known among sports fans and in popular culture.
He starting dating his wife Coleen when the pair were still in high school after a 6-year relationship the pair married and have since had four children, all boys, with their last child arriving in February 2018.
Nuri Sahin - Tugba Sahin
Turkish midfielder Nuri Sahin is well known for his passing skills. Currently signed for Werder Bremen we know a lot more about his soccer career than we do about his personal life.
It seems that Nuri has been married for over a decade and that he and his wife, Tuba Sahin, like to keep their private life firmly in private. While they will occasionally post photographs of their home on social media, little is known about their intensely private personal life together.
Anders Lindegaard - Misse Beqiri
Danish-born Anders Lindegaard is currently playing for Burnley. The goalkeeper is pretty famous himself but his wife Misse Beqiri is famous in her own right. Misse shot to fame as a model and star of reality TV.
Fans of The Real Housewives of Cheshire will recognize her straight away. However, their marriage was short-lived and they divorced in 2016, Misse has gone on to marry again.