10 famous family members of NBA players who found success outside basketball

Not all NBA players come from a basketball family. They do have family members who have no connection with basketball, let alone the NBA. Some may have tasted success in another sport, and a few others made their mark as actors, musicians, authors, and so on.

For instance, former NBA star Tim Duncan’s older brother, Scott Duncan, was a cinematographer and director. He won 10 Emmy awards for his work in sports entertainment programs for ESPN and NBA.Similarly, among active players, LeBron James’ wife, Savannah James, is a media and social media personality. She co-hosts the podcast, Everybody’s Crazy. Also, she is a businesswoman and runs a furniture line, skincare products label, and so on.Let’s take a look at the most famous family members of NBA players who are successful in other fields.

Shaunie O’Neal, ex-wife of Shaquille O’Neal, is a TV producer

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Shaunie O’Neal, though married to NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal from 2002 to 2011, has no connection to basketball. She made her name as a reality TV personality and TV producer. Her most talked-about work is a reality show, Basketball Wives.She also appeared in another reality show, Shaunie’s Home Court, where she gave a peek into her life as a single mother after separating from Shaquille.

Shaunie co-founded Let’s Talk About It to give her community a platform for panel discussions on mental health and relationship issues.

Dennis Rodman’s daughter, Trinity Rodman, is a soccer player

Though not entirely away from sports, Trinity Rodman, daughter of Dennis Rodman, established herself as a soccer player. She is one of the top young soccer players in the world. She plays for NWSL and is a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team.

Trinity was a key player in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Beyond Soccer, she wrote two books for children - Wake Up and Kick It with Trinity Rodman. She recently sparked buzz for her appearance at Wimbledon, where she was seen supporting tennis star Ben Shelton.

Teyana Taylor, wife of Iman Shumpert, is a singer-actress

Teyana Taylor, wife of Iman Shumpert, is a singer, actor, and dancer. She won the reality show Dancing with the Stars, cementing herself as a bona fide dancer and entertainer.Her most famous work is in collaboration with Kanye West.

Taylor contributed vocals to the opening track, Dark Fantasy, in Kanye’s album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, in 2010.

Sonya Curry, mother of Stephen Curry, is an educator and author

Sonya Curry, mother of Stephen Curry, has her heart and soul in the education field. In 1995, she founded the Christian Montessori School of Lake Norman in Huntersville, North Carolina, to promote holistic education.

In 2022, she wrote a memoir, Fierce Love: A Memoir of Family, Faith, and Purpose.

It received a warm response from readers. She discussed her life, how she raised three high-profile children, and inculcated faith and family values in them.

Dwyane Wade’s wife, Gabrielle Union, is an actor and activist

Dwyane Wade married Gabrielle Union in 2014. She is an actor by profession. Her work includes Ten Things I Hate About You, The Brothers, Bad Boyz II, She’s All That, and others.

She starred in and produced the BET drama, Being Mary Jane, which was her career-defining role.

Gabrielle did a lot of work in TV drama and comedy shows. She works for causes focused on children's literacy, women’s empowerment, and mental wellbeing.

Ayesha Curry, wife of Stephen Curry, is a cookbook writer and philanthropist

Stephen Curry owes a lot of his fitness to Ayesha Curry. She is the woman behind his clean diet and fit body. Ayesha is a mother to four children and has the roles of a cookbook writer and philanthropist to juggle. Ayesha started a cooking channel on YouTube in 2014. She later moved to Food Network, where she featured in a cookery show, Ayesha’s Home Kitchen (previously known as Ayesha’s Homemade).

She co-founded Eat.Learn.Play. Foundation with Stephen Curry to eradicate childhood hunger and promote literacy. Through this foundation, they built play spaces in Oakland schools.

Sydel Curry-Lee, sister of Stephen Curry, is a former college volleyball player and YouTuber

One of the three high-profile kids of Sonya Curry, mother of Stephen Curry, is her daughter Sydel Curry-Lee. Sydel played college volleyball in her starting years. Currently, she works on issues related to mental health. She uses her podcast Because Life to strike conversations around relationships, postpartum anxiety, etc.

Sydel Curry-Lee appeared on Dear Media’s shows like Overcoming Anxiety, Depression, and Toxic Relationships, where she shared her struggles with mental health. She is also an entrepreneur and co-founded Domaine Curry, a luxury wine brand.

Asia Irving, sister of Kyrie Irving, is a famous fashion designer

Asia Irving, sibling to Kyrie Irving, is a well-known fashion designer. Her list of prestigious clients includes Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Sue Bird, and Megan Rapinoe.

She is a costume designer and wardrobe stylist with her presence expanded to LA, New York. Miami and Hamptons.

Asia Irving launched her own boutiques and brands - Elizabeth Smith, Crib Rock Couture, and Sydney - to cater to elite clientele.Her work has been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, InStyle, and Sports Illustrated.

Larsa Pippen, ex-wife of Scottie Pippen, is a social media and reality TV personality

Larsa Pippen is the ex-wife of NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen. She had close ties with the Kardashian sisters, due to which she appeared in multiple seasons of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

Her other notable appearance was in The Real Housewives of Miami (2011-2013, 2021- present).

Her other guest appearances were in shows like Selling Sunset, House of Villains (E! Season 2), and The Traitors (Peacock Season 2). She has been invited to talk shows including Watch What Happens Live, The Wendy Williams Show, and Tamron Hall.Apart from being a reality TV star, Larsa is an established businesswoman. She launched the Larsa Marie jewellery line in August 2020.

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Kate Bock, Kevin Love’s wife, is an established model

NBA Champion and All-Star, Kevin Love, is married to Kate Bock. She is an established model whose best-known assignment was with Sports Illustrated. She was named Sports Illustrated Swimsuit “Rookie of the Year” in 2013.

Her modeling assignments have been for the top brands like Victoria's Secret, Ralph Lauren, L'Oréal, and Banana Republic.She also appeared on the cover pages of Vogue Germany, Elle Italia, and MaximAlso Read: Savannah James shares glimpses from her daughter Zhuri’s lavish bedroom while making a hilarious claim