8 WAGs of the US Men's Olympic basketball team: From Savannah James to Ayesha Curry

8 WAGs of the US Men's Olympic basketball team: From Savannah James to Ayesha Curry
LeBron James with wife Savannah James and Stephen Curry with wife Ayesha Curry (Alberto E Rodriguez, Noah Graham/Getty Images)

Here are 8 wives and girlfriends of the US men's basketball Olympic team

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Anthony Davis with wife Marlen Polanco Davis and Tyrese Haliburton with girlfriend Jade Jones (Stefanie Keenan/VF24/WireImage for Vanity Fair, @tyresehaliburton/Instagram) 

The 2024 Team USA roster is full of the top athletes in the nation, and they are all set to represent their country on the court when the Summer Games begin on July 26 in Paris. The 12-man Team USA lineup, revealed in the months preceding the Paris Olympics, includes LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, and Jayson Tatum, per People. Although players Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum, and Bam Adebayo appear to be single, learn about the wives and girlfriends of the Team USA men's basketball players.

1. LeBron James' wife Savannah James

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01: LeBron James, Savannah James arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's
LeBron James and his wife Savannah James initially crossed paths as youngsters (Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)

The lifelong companion of LeBron James since high school is his wife Savannah James. The couple initially crossed paths as youngsters with Savannah only 16 years old at the time. LeBron 'Bronny' James Jr, Bryce Maximus, and Zhuri Nova are the three children that LeBron and Savannah welcomed into their family after getting married in 2013. Savannah is a devoted mother and supportive wife besides her involvement in several charitable projects. She has been running the I PROM-ise Makeover event every year since 2013 and started her mentorship program, Women of Our Future, in 2017.

2. Joel Embiid's wife Anne de Paula

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 14: Anne de Palma and Joel Embiid attend the 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show During Miami Swim Week At W South Beach - Front Row/Backstage at WET poolside lounge at W South Beach on July 14, 2019 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
Anne de Paula and Joel Embiid first met in 2018 through a common friend (Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)

Joel Embiid married Anne de Paula, a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model from Rio de Janeiro, in July 2023. They first connected in 2018 through a common friend. The couple welcomed a boy, Arthur Elijah, into the world in September 2020. They gave him that name in memory of the basketball player's younger brother, Arthur, who passed away at the age of 13 in a vehicle accident in Cameroon. Mentioning their child's unique bond with Embiid, De Paula said to ESPN in 2021, "They are like best friends... When Arthur sees him, there is no one else in the room."

3. Stephen Curry's wife Ayesha Curry

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry attend The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry got married in July 2011 (John Shearer/WireImage)

Although Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry got married in July 2011, their romance dates back to their teens. The pair first met at a church in Charlotte, North Carolina, when they were 15 and 14 years old, respectively. The Currys welcomed their first child, daughter Riley, in 2012, and went on to expand their family with their second daughter, Ryan, in 2015. They further increased the size of their family with their sons Canon and Caius born in 2018 and 2024, respectively.

4. Jrue Holiday's wife Lauren Holiday

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 06: (L-R) Jrue Holiday, daughter J.T. and wife Lauren Holiday smile during the NBA Summer League on July 06, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cassy Athena/Getty Images)
Jrue Holiday and wife Lauren Holiday first met in 2008 when they went to a women's basketball game (Cassy Athena/Getty Images)

Being elite athletes, Jrue Holiday and his wife Lauren are a match made in sports heaven: Jrue is a basketball player while Lauren is a former soccer player. The two UCLA student-athletes first met in 2008 when they went to a women's basketball game. Jrue and Lauren didn't start dating until after he was selected in the 2009 NBA Draft. After a year-long engagement, they got married in 2013. Lauren and Jrue welcomed their first child, Jrue Tyler, in September 2016—one year after the professional soccer player's retirement in 2015. They welcomed Hendrix, a son, in 2020.

5. Derrick White's wife Hannah Schneider

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Derrick White is married to Hannah Schneider (@dwhite921/Instagram)

Hannah Schneider is married to Derrick White, who was named Team USA's replacement for Kawhi Leonard. The couple has a lengthy history together, having initially connected while attending the University of Colorado Boulder for their undergraduate studies. White and Schneider reportedly began dating in September 2015. After getting engaged in September 2020, they got married a year later surrounded by family and friends. Schneider leads a low-key life in contrast to White's public life as a professional athlete.

6. Anthony Davis' wife Marlen Polanco Davis

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: Marlen Davis and Anthony Davis attend the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)
Marlen Davis and Anthony Davis got married in September 2021 (Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)

In September 2021, Anthony Davis and Marlen Polanco Davis tied the knot in a lavish event attended by celebrities. The couple welcomed their first child, Nala, in November 2017, though it's unclear when they started dating. The couple went on to have two more children, but Davis and Marlen have decided to keep their sons' specifics private. The summer of 2022 saw the arrival of the couple's third child. Marlen keeps a low profile, but she occasionally appears with Davis.

7. Tyrese Haliburton's girlfriend Jade Jones

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Tyrese Haliburton is in a relationship with Iowa State University alum Jade Jones (@tyresehaliburton/Instagram)

Tyrese Haliburton is currently dating Jade Jones, and the couple presumably met when they attended Iowa State University. According to an anniversary Instagram post from April 2024, the couple has been dating for five years. Jones was a member of the ISU cheer squad, and Haliburton played basketball for the school. In a 2020 Instagram remark, Jones reflected on her four years on the Iowa State cheerleading squad and said, "I truly couldn’t imagine my life without this sport." Jones has been a supporter of Haliburton both on and off the basketball court since he graduated in May 2020. She declared that she "will always" be his "biggest cheerleader."

8. Anthony Edwards' girlfriend Shannon

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Anthony Edwards is dating social media influencer Shannon (@theanthonyedwards_, @coutureinc2/Instagram)

Shannon, a social media personality, and Anthony Edwards started dating in 2020. Since then, Shannon has frequently been spotted sitting courtside at his Minnesota Timberwolves games. The couple threw an extravagant baby shower to celebrate and announce that they were expecting their first child together in December 2023. Some of the guests included Edwards' teammates like Kyle Anderson and All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns.

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