UPDATE: 04/22/2013: “Honestly, who looks cute in their mug shot?” That totally fair question was emailed in to us and forced us to actually try to consider, who does look cute in their mug shot? Lord knows I didn’t – nor did I look particularly handsome, or tough, or like a productive member of society… Apparently Al Jefferson’s girlfriend Shirley Lewis asked the same question, and she’s doing something to rectify the situation. Shirley emailed…
NBA Wives and Girlfriends (WAGS)
In what is fast becoming a trend at PlayerWives.com, we have another interview for you. This week, we’re talking with Thaddeus Young’s fiancee Shekinah Beckett about their upcoming marriage, Thad’s free agency and the life of an NBA WAG. Enjoy. We’ll keep bringing you the interviews (and trying to get ourselves courtside seats in the process). PlayerWives.com: How long have you and Thad been together for? How did you meet? Shekinah Beckett: 7 years! Thad…
In light of the recent twitter war between Stephon Marbury and Michael Jordan, we thought it was high time we covered Stephon Marbury’s wife. Stephon Marbury met his future wife (her maiden name was LaTasha Rochelle Frieson) while they both attended Georgia Tech. The couple eventually married on Sept. 14, 2002 while Stephon played for the Phoenix Suns. The couple has two children of their own, Xaviera and Stephon, II. Stephon also reportedly has a…
When Magic Johnson announced to the world that he had contracted HIV, I was only 11 and I didn’t really understand it. We learned about it in health class and, at least for me, this was my first introduction to both HIV and AIDS. The world didn’t know much about either at that point and my consensus at the time was that he wouldn’t live very long. Then I figured out that he had contracted…
The short answer to the question in the headline, would appear to be no. At least that’s what Eva Longoria wants you to know. After announcing a split from his former fiancee Gloria Govan, on October 24, 2011Lakers swingman Matt Barnes was seen out to dinner in New York City with Eva Longoria. The couple was described to the New York Post as being very flirty with one another. On October 16, or 8 days…
UPDATE: Former #5 overall pick and slam dunk champion, Isaiah Rider was arrested a few days ago for parole violation. TMZ spoke with Isaiah Rider’s wife Vanessa Rider who told them that the parole officer is abusing her power and not giving JR a fair chance. Given all of JR Rider’s prior troubles with the law, forgive us if we have a hard time believing that. The story goes that Rider left the state, with…
The National Enquirer has reported that in the new Joe McGinniss Sarah Palin biography, it will be written that Sarah Palin had a one-night stand with former Heat/Hornet/Laker Glen Rice in 1987, just a year before she eloped with her now husband Todd. According to sources, Palin was dating Todd at the time – which should make for some fun pillow talk between the couple tonight. Glen Rice was playing college ball at the University…