While NBA players often spend most of their time training and playing basketball, that hasn't stopped them from finding love when they're off the courts. In fact, being in a relationship is one of the best ways to have a solid support system through the ups and downs of the grueling NBA season.

Although some NBA players find love in high school or college, others fall in love with fellow celebrities. On the other hand, there are also a handful of NBA players who fell in love with fellow professional athletes. For this piece, let's take a look at 10 NBA players who married fellow professional athletes.

Shelden Williams & Candace Parker

Shelden Williams is a familiar name for NBA fans, having played for six seasons in the NBA. His NBA career numbers weren't mind-boggling, so it's safe to say that his former wife had a better basketball career.

Williams married former WNBA star Candace Parker. She is a three-time champion, one-time WNBA Finals MVP, and a two-time WNBA MVP. Unfortunately, their marriage fell apart after eight years due to irreconcilable differences, according to reports.

Dwight Howard & Te'a Cooper

There's no question that Dwight Howard is no stranger to love. In fact, the three-time Defensive Player of the Year has five children from five different women, according to reports. But in the late 2010s, Howard did fall in love with former Los Angeles Sparks player Te'a Cooper.

The couple reportedly got engaged before marrying in privacy. Unfortunately, the couple called their relationship off in 2021, with Cooper even denying their marriage. In two seasons, Cooper averaged 8.2 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game for the Sparks.

De'Aaron Fox & Recee Caldwell

There's no question that the Sacramento Kings are an up-and-coming squad thanks to De'Aaron Fox. But while the former NBA Clutch Player of the Year rarely disappoints in the court, he does have a strong support system thanks to a loving wife who also has the same love for the game.

After playing college basketball for Texas Tech, California Golden Bears, and the UCLA Bruins, Caldwell signed a training camp deal with the Seattle Storm of the WNBA in 2019 but was unable to make the team. The couple married in 2022.

Yao Ming & Ye Li

A lot of basketball fans would agree that Yao Ming is the best basketball player to come from Asia. But just like the players previously mentioned, Yao also found love from a fellow basketball athlete.

After studying at the University of Houston, where she met the Basketball Hall of Famer, Ye would return to China to see action for the Shanghai Octopus of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association. She also represented the Chinese national basketball team.

Steve Nash & Lilla Frederick

After Steve Nash ended his rocky marriage with Alejandra Amarilla, Nash found love once again. This time around, he married former professional volleyball athlete Lilla Frederick in 2016 while taking a vacation in Spain.

After playing for Pepperdine, Frederick suited up for Valencianas de Juncos of the Puerto Rican League. She also represented Team USA at the AVP Pro Beach Tour, according to sources.

Seth Curry & Callie Rivers

There's no question that the NBA is a tight-knit family. In fact, Seth Curry, the brother of the greatest shooter in the world Stephen Curry, is married to Callie Rivers. Rivers is known for being the daughter of current Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers.

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However, Rivers is also athletically gifted. She was part of the Florida Gators' volleyball squad. After graduating, she pursued professional volleyball by joining Leonas de Ponce of the Mexican American Liga de Voleibol Superior Femenino.

Joe Ingles & Renae Ingles

Having time for family as a professional athlete is easier said than done. However, Joe Ingles and his wife Renae seem to get the job done. But unlike traditional WAGs, Renae was a decorated professional netball player in Australia.

Having stopovers with the Melbourne Phoenix, Adelaide Thunderbirds and the Melbourne Vixens, she has earned several distinctions, including Netball Australia's Australian International Player of the Year in 2009. Furthermore, the Ingles matriarch also represents Australia's netball national team.

Jrue Holiday & Lauren Cheney

Not a lot of couples can match the star power of the Olympic-laden couple of Jrue Holiday and Lauren Cheney. While the former is a NBA All-Star, the latter is an All-Star as well while suiting up for the Pali Blues, Boston Breakers, and FC Kansas City of the National Women's Soccer League.

But more importantly, Cheney is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a FIFA World Cup gold-medal winner as a player for the USA Women's national team.

Grayson Allen & Morgan Reid

Grayson Allen is developing into one of the most reliable shooters in the NBA. However, it's safe to say his wife is also just as athletically inclined.

After playing soccer for the Duke Blue Devils, Morgan Reid suited up for Oak City United of the Women's Premier Soccer League. She also had a stint with North Carolina Courage and Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League.

David Lee & Carolina Wozniacki

David Lee was a well-respected power forward in the NBA, having made two All-Star Game appearances and won an NBA championship. But while Lee is a decorated NBA star, his wife Carolina Wozniacki also thrived as an athlete in terms of tennis.

In 2018, Wozniacki became the first Danish tennis player to rule the singles competition at the Australian Open. In total, she has 30 singles titles to her name.