They like Ben Wallace "because of the way he's built." Whether they're sneaky fast, lights out shooters, strong This can be hurtful and insulting to black women who feel like they are already at a disadvantage in society. I saw Chris Kaman, Kirk Hinrich. Our team of spies is verifying all of this as we speak. What are the Basketball Wives cast members like in real life and what have they been through? Khloe Kardashian. I grew up playing against Kevin Love quite a bit in college and everything. Watching isn't new. They have a stack of photographs to document their brushes with greatness: the girls with Mike Tyson, the girls with Nelly and Nelly's entourage, the girls with Doug E. Fresh, the old-school rapper. And, I hope to open up the doors for many more. There are the fights at the front desk"no, we ain't payin' no $400 a night; no, that ain't what you said on the telephone! "Basically, this is their hobby. More: Shaunie O'Neal Reveals Who Is Returning To 'Basketball Wives LA'. I'm really asking why the list of white American players is so pathetic, especially considering its popularity. And another round of hot-pinkand-green-slushy drinks called "the Swamp Thing.". Redick: I remember Rodney Stuckey, who I am fine with, we were in Detroit and he said something to me. Unlike many celebrities, they don't like to make a big show of things and don't post on social media. Understand his needs. Some people argue that NBA players marrying white women is a form of selling out. But the truth is, there are many benefits to this arrangement. Shaunie serves as the Creator and Executive Producer of Basketball Wives. A number of white guys, that were point guards or guys that were bigger than me. They have too much respect for themselves. While in quarantine last year, Goltes has been taking good care of him as he plays Fortnite. The duo share two children together, daughter Chantel and son Douglas Jr. Jackie. "The girls from the neighborhood, who put up with all their shit for years and will continue to, because the end goal is to be Mrs. So-and-So. I have definitely picked up on slang, music and food as I have had many different teammates from all over the country and world. They tend to be bony-assed white girls who may not marry the playersbut won't be left out on the curb, either. As a general rule, the girls who are actually scoringwith real basketball players(a) don't identify themselves as Groupies (if you've blown a player, you have somehow been elevated, at least in your mind, to a much higher status) and (b) don't give interviews. Wife: Renata Elizabeth White Occupation: Professional basketball player Stephen Jackson biography Jackson was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on April 5, 1978. Ben Simmons of the 76ers and Jasmine Rae, an Instagram model, have been rumored to be a couple. And so culture, its just different and been different. We play basketball because we play basketball. (Except for Chermaine, who's a new addition to the group.) Marriage: Jackie Christie has been married to former basketball player, Doug Christie, for more than two decades. Where do NBA All Stars like Kurt Rambis, Kevin McHale, Paul Westphal, Bob Cousy, and John Havlicek stack up? ), The girls are having a ball at Jermaine Dupri's party. The Instagram model has over 18,000 followers. He has been linked with R&B singer Ashanti, Khloe Kardashian and Amber Rose, among others. It shows that people can choose to love whoever they want, regardless of skin color or ethnicity. Its about competing, camaraderie and having the ultimate goal of winning a championship. Chandler Parsons, For white America its interesting to me how we can pick and choose the parts of black culture that are acceptable and not acceptable. J.J. Redick, The NBA is a collection of some of the most athletic guys in the world. Are there any NFL or NBA white players married to a black woman? Feuds: Shaunie O'Neal and Evelyn Lozada are oftentimes called partners in crime, as the two cast members are besties both onand offcamera. Okay, but wait a minute. LeBron James, of the Lakers, and Savannah Brinson were high school sweethearts and have been married since 2013. First of all, it challenges the stereotype that black men are not interested in long-term relationships or families. Parsons: Being white in the NBA, there are a lot of stereotypes. What advice would you give to a young white American kid who dreams of playing in the NBA? They blow off the boys, who peel out of the parking lot, still yelling out the windows. They work hard at it all yearthe long nights in clubs, the occasional out-of-town field trip. Vellesha, another extra-large woman, drives a bus. "Mmm-mmm.". Earlier that year, Reggie and Tami appeared during the third season of Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars. In 1980, that number rose to 14 percent. "I don't think this will all fit into the computer," he says. He just walked in.". And so on. It also shows that black men are attracted to women of all races and that they are willing to commit to a lifetime partnership with someone they love. The Girls from 506 do not approve. Renee, Danielle, Vellesha, and Chermaine open the door to their lair. 1. The reality series chronicles the lives of a group of gorgeous and powerful women who are (former or current) girlfriends, fiances, and wives of some of the biggest basketball stars in NBA history. Redick: It does seem there are less and less white Americans. Ben Simmons has also been linked to Kendal Jenner in the past. Black women ", "You don't have to do nothin' for us," adds Vellesha. They're certainly not going to marry the Gutter Girls. Finally, there is the issue of black women feeling like they are being passed over for white women. If one of them should deign to bring a man ("or a nice thug," says Renee) back to the room, the others cool their heels in the hotel-lobby bar until she's finished. McDermott: A couple guys [at USA Basketball camp] have joked have been like, Oh, token white guy. Thats just the way it is, you know. "Dale Davis just came in!" "But safety first. Relationship troubles: Evelyn was also engaged to NBA player Antoine Walker for more than a decade, which made her eligible to star in Basketball Wives. Derrick White wife. They've been best friends and accomplices for years. We got a great group of guys that want to talk about that stuff, and I want to see change. "Um," Greg says earnestly, "I have a dress code I have to follow. African American players have been a part of the NBA since its inception, but they were not always treated equally to their white counterparts. You look at the Warriors and their two best players [Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson] are at least last year, the last few years are two guys that are probably more suburban anyways. "There's a gift shop, okay?" They call her Snacks, for obvious reasons. They have no time for fights with desk clerks; they gotta get their case of Goose up to their room. This is the first year where Im like, You know what, there are not a lot of white guys in the NBA, Redick told The Undefeated. Were proud of it. "The new guys aren't going to bring some white girl home to their mama who raised them alone. "He look like the black Jiminy Cricket," Danielle agrees. I can pretty much name every white American in the NBA. And a lot of times, she's willing to do that.". Despite the racial composition of the league, a significant number of NBA Players have chosen to marry white women. There is always a distinction between the white European and the white American, Redick said. The fact that their marriage has been going strong for more than two decades is so phenomenaland dare we say, unusual, for marriage with a pro athletethat The New York Times even dedicated an article to Dougs faithfulness to Jackie. This is especially true when it comes to successful black men. They're the guys who have attitude on the court. The duo share two children together, Jazz and Lyric. "Because on the last one, I want you. "Fat, fine, and fabulous. Kyrie Irving of the Nets and Marlene Wilkerson are engaged! Neither of those degrees transformed into a career, however. "He don't have to be pretty. Renee, the bubbly, vivacious one, used to patrol housing projects in Queens but just got promoted. If you love basketball, work hard and believe in yourself. Copyright 2023 OK!. However, if we see more black men in interracial relationships with white women, it could help to break down some of the barriers and stereotypes that have long been associated with these kinds of relationships. The couple got engaged in 2018 and married in September of that year. Redick was one of five white American NBA players and one former white American NBA player who agreed to discuss what it is like to be a white American player in the league. They have an inside track on a Jermaine Dupri party going on in the ballroom here tonight. Who cares! Luka Doncic from the Mavericks and Anamaria Goltes are having a close relationship that's been going strong. Id like to know with [Kirk] Hinrich and Steve Blake out this year, how many white guards are there this year in the NBA? "Dear God," one high-level Four Seasons employee told me, "you can't imagine what it's like when the lobby is filled with thesehooker-looking women." They assume Im just floor space, but I feel like Im showing them that I can do a lot. Brandon Ingram, Pelicans star, is with Raelynn Inez. 0) of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates during a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Oct. 31, 2014, in Chicago. Movies, TV, music, fashionweve got a little something for everyone. "Russell Simmons was here?! In Groupie circles, the shocking thing about the Kobe episode was not that he banged a random white girl who was not his wife; it was that he wasn't using a condom. At a time when interracial marriage is at an all-time high in the United States (17 percent of marriages in 2010 were between couples of different races, according to Pew Research), its not surprising that more NBA players would be married to white women. Was that the same the case for you? "I can't believe we're actually here!" ", "We just here to have a good time," says Danielle. Jackie and Doug got married back in 1996, and continue to renew their wedding vows every anniversary. The couple called it quits in 2014. Basketball Wives Star OG Hosts Event With Chad Johnson Following Her Explosive Fight With His Ex Evelyn Lozada, Unfollowed! (That's for white girls.) Each would like "a lobster with shrimp on the side." When I dunk on somebody, itll be like, Oh, Chandler Parsons is deceptively athletic. Why wouldnt I just be athletic?. They know they can never compete with the bony-assed blonds who might end up with, say, a Kobe Bryant and a juicy lucrative lawsuit. From NBA legends like Larry Bird, George Mikan, and John Stockton to some of today's biggest NBA stars like Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and Kevin Love, this list has them all. Jennifer is a charitable person and even founded Project Save the World to support several important causes. asks Renee. They have been together since 2015 and have three children together. Their marriage lasted for eight years, as the couple announced their split in 2014. says Danielle. Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (center) shoots in front of Portland Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee (left) and guard C.J. Not too many people know where I came from. The duo dated for almost six years before calling it quits in 2016. Its interesting. Nash x2 (Canadian) and Dirk won it since then. Who is the best white American NBA player? "He has the cutest little lips!" Paul George, from the Clippers, announced his engagement to partner Daniela Rajic in November 2020. This is noteworthy because studies have shown that interracial relationships can help promote understanding and tolerance between different racial groups. Anderson: Were uniting as a family. "Ma'am," says Danielle, "one thing my mother always told me growing up" I am waiting for a weighty, profound piece of wisdom, and in fact that is what I get. McDermott: It is just the European presence in the NBA now. Inside The Biggest Social Media Feuds Of 2019, Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson Reflects On Domestic Violence Incident With Ex Evelyn Lozada. "You gotta pay to play," says one Fly Girl I meet over drinks at Dave Buster's in Houston who does not wish to be identified. They might even get a piece of jewelry or a ride on the team's private plane. Then go out and play your game and dont change. She is a tall, thin woman of a decent age (48) who is all legs and poise and attitude. Where are all the white American NBA players. Basketball Wives strives to illuminate the marital problems and bring light to infidelity in relationships (and since were talking about basketball players, the problem of cheating became a core theme of the reality show). Marriage: Malaysia Pargo met her husband-to-be Jannero Pargo, a then-Lakers player, in 2002, and they tied the knot four years later, in 2006. Alot Living And, I think that gave me a lot of confidence, going up against bigger athletic guys before coming in to the NBA. I think I first started to get that a little more, I would say, when we [Creighton University] joined the Big East from Missouri Valley [Conference] because, youre playing a lot more predominantly black teams. For the most part, it doesnt come all that often. While she may be dating a basketball star, her real interest is in soccer. Kevin Love (No. The Upper Crust also includes women whose daddies or daddies' lawyers can get them backstage with the players. And the white-girl thing? The duo share two children together, Jazz and Lyric. says the ringleader, a New York City cop named Renee. Larry Bird 2. "They refuse to see themselves as groupies. Time and time again, this reality series has offered a stark contrast of heart-wrenching and hilarious scenes, a few of which went on to become some of the most iconic moments in reality TV history. Marriage: Tami Roman was married to NBA star Kenny Anderson from 1994 to 2001. Evelyn Lozada is the ex-wife of former NBA basketball player Antoine Walker. Famed for its explosive episodes and intriguing cliffhangers, Basketball Wives currently features six cast members: Shaunie O'Neal, AKA the boss and veteran, who is also the creator and executive producer of the VH1 show; Evelyn Lozara, Tami Roman, Jennifer Williams, Jackie Christie, and Malaysia Pargo. Despite the fact that interracial marriages have been on the rise in the United States for centuries, it is still quite rare to see a black man married to a white woman. You have to work harder than not only everyone on your team, but everyone in your state and in your country and on and on and on. But to really have a chance at an encounter there, you can't arrive en masse. In the present, NBA players are mostly African American Out of the 450 players in the NBA, 74 percent are black, while only 23 percent are white, according to an article by USA Today This is the highest percentage of black players in the leagues history. "Be there waiting with a girlfriend who is equally fine, for when the players walk in." He played for 14 seasons, winning 3 NBA Finals MVP awards, three regular-season MVP awards, 1 All-Star Game MVP award. In July 2015, Tami suffered a miscarriage when she was 10 weeks pregnant with Reggies child. She works as a 911 operator. These players are among the most well-known in all of basketball, but you may not know as much about the special ladies in their life. I was fortunate enough to make it. You have to get the right exposure and give yourself the best chance of being in front of NBA personnel. Gabrielle Union- Dwyane Wade, 2. Ultimately, it is up to each individual player to decide who he wants to marry, but the trend of black NBA players choosing white wives is significant for several reasons. (They rearranged their suitcases, right there at the counter, to avoid the overweight charge.) NBA player Kyle Korver spoke about this issue in an interview with The New York Times saying: I know there are people who dont like it. Yes Is it a sin for black people to marry white people? Devin Booker, of the Suns, is currently dating none other than Kendall Jenner. In a way, you can make an argument that things are better. We got jobs, we got our own money, we don't really need anything. As the NBA becomes more global, its players are coming from all over the world. More: Malaysia Pargo Tells All About Basketball Wives Season 7. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Hailey Summers were last reported to be dating back in 2018. A post shared by Tami Roman Youngblood (@tamiroman). Like, I have a friend who's out here. A post shared by Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) The gorgeous wife of professional basketball player Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat. In 2014, out of the 30 active NBA players who were married, 12 had wives who were white. This is their sixth NBA All-Star weekend. While some cheered this union as a success for racial progress, others saw it as further evidence of black men marrying down.. I dont know. "We just gluin' our eyelashes on," says Danielle. "We gonna do it for ourselves. To be one of those 450 is an honor to me. "They don't have a 401(k), they don't even have a bank account. A pack of blinged-out white girls have teetered in. Its an honor to be able to play the game I love for my profession and I hope I can give every white American kid out there hope that they can make it to the NBA no matter what race they are or where they are from. Doug McDermott: When they see a Dirk [Nowitzki], theyll go, Well, thats a white player. But, theyre not American guys Just from an outsider perspective, I bet a lot of NBA fans when they see a white guy, theyre always probably from Spain, or you know Germany, or France. A great many Fly Girls are often in denial, she says. All-Star weekend was more than just a fond memory. Born: November 27, 1974, Wichita Falls, Texas. So why does this matter? Jason Smith: There are not too many of us. ", And if they go to his hotel room? CJ McCollum, of the Trail Blazers, and Elise Esposito met at Lehigh University. The girls do a quick inspection in the full-length mirror before leaving. Jennifers legal documents showed abusive and threatening text messages she had received from Tim at a Drake concert in 2016. Marriage: Shaunie O'Neal was married to one of the worlds most famous basketball players of all time, Shaquille O'Neal, from 2002 to 2011. WebThat 18.3 percent of whites in the NBA from TIDES also includes non-Americans such as Europeans, Canadians and Australians of white descent. Anderson: I grew up having a junior high coach that told my mom I would never play college basketball because I was chubby and I was out of shape. Now, any New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (No. I played AAU against the best with the Albany City Rocks, but going into the game college coaches had no idea who I was and mostly were there to watch other players. We dont see color when were playing basketball. This is the deep, dark secret of the NBA. I cant even remember what it was, but the way he said it and the way his tone was, white something, I lost it. Wright herself was a WNBA player. WebFeby, Liza and Nia and Noria all appeared in season 8 of Basketball Wives and are expected to make a reappearance in season 9. 33) dunks the ball during the second half of a game with the Philadelphia 76ers in New Orleans on Feb. 19. It's worth noting that Hunter Mar is an athlete herself, having played women's soccer in college. So there is still a lot of progress to make. And Chermaine, shy Chermaine, has her boobs poured into a bustier, creating a shelf that could easily hold a tray of drinks. In conclusion, it is evident that there are a number of NBA players who have chosen to marry white women. They tumble out in carloads, talkin' shit and demanding respect. Meet the ladies who will do anything to bed a pro baller. 6. Were going against each other way too much Its going out of control. 4. It matters because it represents a shift in how we view race and relationships in our society. They dated for a couple of years before getting married in 2018. They met at Wake Forest University, and while Chris Paul is killing it on the court, Jada is a successful businesswoman and philanthropist. You know, it means a lot. "Mostly, the players look at these girls like, 'They crazy! WebAdrienne Bosh. Second, this trend reflects the changing demographics of the league itself. Of course not. Most of them hate their own race and believe white people in general are superior to them. Growing up around a suburban area there were a lot of activities for us to do. A post shared by Evelyn Lozada (@evelynlozada). ", "I wouldn't mind meeting a player," announces Vellesha. From the instant he showed up to his first practice as a rookie with the Boston Celtics, the franchise immediately became a title contender. "Vellesha's boyfriends always stop at her breasts," says Danielle. She'll spend her last dime, but then her rent isn't paid. In December 2020, Rae allegedly flew all the way to Philadelphia to be with him. Diagnostic Mammogram, Drug and Alcohol Detox: Inpatient vs. Outpatient, 5 Online Investment Software & Sites Perfect for Beginners. It also sends a powerful message to the black community that success is possible, even in the face of discrimination. 5. Smith: Ryan Anderson. Married to Chris since 2011 with four children. In fact, according to a recent Pew Research Center study, only 5% of black men are married to white women. And, obviously theyre very skilled but, it took a lot of work to get to where theyre at. You can watch live out-of-market NBA, Read More Can You Watch NBA Games on ESPN Plus?Continue, ContentsThe 2019 NBA Season October 22, 2019- present dayThe 2018-2019 NBA Season October 16, 2018- June 13, 2019The 2017-2018 NBA Season October 17, 2017- June 8, 2018 The 2019 NBA season started on October 22, 2019. It will be here, in the lovely Doubletree Hotel, that the working girls will set up camp for the next three days. As the team opens their season on Wednesday, Redick says it will be the first time in his NBA career that he will be the lone white American on his team in an African-American dominated league. Gutter Groupies don't spring for airfare and hotel rooms for NBA All-Star weekend. Teyana Taylor. 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