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Basketball Marriages -- Profiles of Married Basketball Players

Here are profiles of married couples living in the celebrity spotlight of professional basketball.

LeBron James and Savannah Brinson

After eight years, longtime girlfriend Savannah Brinson received a marriage proposal from LeBron James.

Rose and Dikembe Mutombo Marriage Profile

Rose and Dikembe Mutombo share their lives with others not only through their financial gifts but also by opening their home to Dikembe brothers' children. Here's more information about Rose and Dikembe.

Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Laine

Kobe Bryant was 22, and Vanessa Laine was 18 when they were married April, 18, 2001, in Dana Point, California at St. Edward Roman Catholic Church.

Red Auerbach and Dorothy Lewis Marriage Profile

The marriage of Red and Dorothy Auerbach was unusual because Red spent much of his time living in Boston while Dorothy and their two daughters lived in Washington, D.C. The couple had a close relationship for 59 years. Here's information on how they met, their children, and more.

Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy Marriage Profile

After 17 years of a marriage that included candlelight dinners, expensive jewelry gifts, and dozens of roses, Michael and Juanita Jordan divorced. Earlier attempts at reconciliation failed. Here is information about their marriage and more.

Nellie and John Wooden Marriage Profile

John Wooden described Nellie as the only girl he ever kissed and said his last love was his first love. Others described John and Nellie Wooden as inseparable and truly truly in love. His book, They Call Me Coach, is dedicated in memory of Nellie, his bride of nearly 53 years. John wrote, "Her love, faith, and loyalty through all our years together are primarily responsible for what I am."

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries Marriage Profile

After knowing one another for less than a year, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries were wed in a large and costly wedding.

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