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Wifey Showdown: The Hottest WAGs of the 2010-11 NBA Season
After months of waiting and the most drama-filled free agency period in recent memory, the new NBA season finally tipped off this week. For many ballers, that means new teams, new contracts, and...new wifeys? Well, we've done our due diligence to bring you the most beautiful NBA WAGs of the new campaign. From models and Hollywood actresses to R&B singers and beauty-pageant winners, NBA players keep a variety of the baddest females around. So, to celebrate the return of pro hoops, check out our ranking of The Hottest WAGs of the 2010-11 NBA Season...
Monica
WIFEY OF: Shannon Brown, Los Angeles Lakers
Complex says: Shannon and the R&B songstress got together after filming her "Love All Over Me" video earlier this year; the couple is now engaged. Damn, if only it worked out like that for us when ladies like Ms. Acosta shot videos in our office.
Brandi Maxiell
WIFEY OF: Jason Maxiell, Detroit Pistons
Complex says: Jason stuck with Brandi through her battle with ovarian cancer in 2007. As triflin' as most NBA players are, we have to give Jason props. No dong pics, yeah Jason?
Amanda Altschuler
WIFEY OF: Wayne Ellington, Minnesota Timberwolves
Complex says: All we know about Ms. Altschuler is that she's been Wayne's girlfriend since he was drafted in 2009 and she's worked for the Explore Talent modeling agency. Amanda still hasn't scored that big modeling contract, but her "talents" have gained her access to a big-ass NBA bank account.
Candace Parker
WIFEY OF: Shelden Williams, Denver Nuggets
Complex says: As one of the league's premier scrubs, Shelden doesn't see much playing time on the court, but his ability to score the hottest and highest-paid WNBA player makes up for it. Somewhat.
Adrienne Williams
WIFEY OF: Chris Bosh, Miami Heat
Complex says: Chris Bosh and Adrienne moved into their Miami home and were engaged this past August. Bosh may be the least-known of the Miami Big Three, but when it comes to wifeys, he's only second to D-Wade—sorry, Bron Bron.
Shahara Brand
WIFEY OF: Elton Brand, Philadelphia 76ers
Complex says: We don't know much about Shahara besides that she and Elton got married in 2006. But if you have a wifey that can looks like Halle Berry x Isis Taylor, that's a win.
Meghan Allen
WIFEY OF: Devin Harris, New Jersey Nets
Complex says: Meghan is a former Playboy cyber girl, so finding SFW pics was about as difficult as the Nets picking up Ws last season. We're not complaining, though.
Tamia Hill
WIFEY OF: Grant Hill, Phoenix Suns
Complex says: Being one of the most mild-mannered players in NBA history, Hill has only received a handful of technical fouls over his 15-year career. He's now been married to this R&B hottie for over a decade, proving that nice guys (with deep pockets) don't always finish last.
Kenya Bell
WIFEY OF: Charlie Bell, Golden State Warriors
Complex says: If you couldn't see them already, we'll give you two more good reasons why Charlie Bell made Kenya his wife: 1. She was named Miss Michigan 2001; and 2. she broke the record for highest preliminary swimsuit score in the Miss USA competition that same year.
Vanessa Bryant
WIFEY OF: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Complex says: From the embarrassment of the Eagle County scandal to the glory of being courtside as Mamba won multiple NBA championships, Vanessa's been through a lot—even for an NBA wifey. We smell an Oxygen movie in the future.
Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander
WIFEY OF: Shaquille O'Neal, Boston Celtics
Complex says: Shaq was linked and even reportedly engaged to the Flavor of Love Season One winner in August. Guess she's earned her nickname now. Anyway, we think this is all a big VH1 scheme to get Hoopz on the next season of Basketball Wives.
Keyshia Cole
WIFEY OF: Daniel Gibson, Cleveland Cavaliers
Complex says: Daniel may have the somewhat pause-worthy moniker of "Boobie," but he also has the most hood R&B chick in the game wearing his name. Yeah...that's not gonna end badly.
Jennifer Freeman
WIFEY OF: Earl Watson, Utah Jazz
Complex says: The actress best known for her role as eldest daughter on My Wife and Kids married Earl in 2009; the two had their first child later that year. Whew, now we don't feel so bad for wanting to smash "Claire" all those years. Yeah, we watched the show. So what?
Brandi Garnett
WIFEY OF: Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics
Complex says: Kevin Garnett skipped the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens to marry his longtime girlfriend, Brandi. Hmmm...play on one of the wackest USA basketball teams of all time or lock down one of the baddest NBA WAGs? Nice move, KG.
Aleka Kamila
WIFEY OF: Peja Stojakovic, New Orleans
Complex says: Peja keeps this Greek model as his wife, but is rumored
to have smashed porn star Sienna West last year. Guess dude's off-the-court game is like his three-point range—deep and on-point. Pause.
Maria Sharapova
WIFEY OF: Sasha Vujacic, Los Angeles Lakers
Complex says: After Sasha won back-to-back rings with the Lake Show the past two seasons, Sharapova recently made him put a ring on it. Putting up with his bitchass for a few years? Yeah, she deserves it.
Eva Longoria
WIFEY OF: Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs
Complex says: Eva is seven years Tony Parker's senior, which kinda explains why she seems to be running point in this marriage. We're cool with that, as long as she never lets him do shit like this again.
Porschla Coleman
WIFEY OF: Jason Kidd, Dallas Mavericks
Complex says: Before getting engaged to Kidd this year, Porschla was the girlfriend of Russell Simmons back in 2008. From one baller to the next, huh? Seems trifey, but we likey. But a word of caution: Watch your mouth, Porschla—word to Joumana.
Gabrielle Union
WIFEY OF: Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
Complex says: During D-Wade's messy divorce, his ex-wife sued Gabrielle for emotional distress. We're guessing "emotional distress" means she was pissed he found a new wifey who's actually a dime and gets her own paper. Cold, but true. D-Wade, salute!