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Basketball Wives is an American reality television series that has been airing on VH1 since 2010. The show follows the lives of women romantically linked to professional basketball players. The first five seasons were filmed in Miami, Florida, and aired from April 11, 2010, until October 21, 2013. The show has since aired six more seasons, with the eleventh season premiering in 2023. The show has also spawned several spin-offs, including Basketball Wives LA, which aired from 2011 to 2016, and Shaunie & Keion's: Destination I Do, which premiered in 2022.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of seasons | 11 |
| First aired | April 11, 2010 |
| Spin-off series | Basketball Wives LA |
| Number of seasons of the spin-off series | 5 |
| First aired of the spin-off series | August 29, 2011 |
| Last aired of the spin-off series | October 23, 2016 |
| Creator | Shaunie Henderson |
| Channel | VH1 |
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What You'll Learn
Basketball Wives LA
The original cast of Basketball Wives LA included Kimsha Artest, the wife of Ron Artest, Gloria Govan and her sister Laura Govan, Jackie Christie, the wife of Doug Christie, and Imani Showalter, the ex-fiancée of Stephen Jackson. Malaysia Pargo, the wife of Jannero Pargo, and Draya Michele, a model and aspiring actress with a history of dating basketball players, were also announced as cast members.
The show was renewed for a second season, which premiered on 10 September 2012, attracting 1.82 million viewers. Imani Showalter quit the show and was replaced by Brooke Bailey, the girlfriend of Vernon Macklin. Adiz "Bambi" Benson, Malaysia's friend and an aspiring rapper, appeared in a supporting role.
The cast of Basketball Wives LA was retooled for season three following the cancellation of the original Basketball Wives. Filming began in January 2016 and wrapped in June, with Draya Michele and Mehgan James departing from the show. They were replaced by Tami Roman and Angel Brinks, who were promoted to the main cast. New cast members included LaTosha Duffey, the fiancée of Iman Shokuohizadeh, and Angel Love, the girlfriend of DeJuan Blair. The third season premiered on 17 July 2016 to 1.58 million viewers, making it the lowest-rated premiere for the series.
Following the conclusion of Basketball Wives LA in 2016, the original Basketball Wives series was revived for a sixth season, relocating to Los Angeles and featuring a hybrid cast from the Miami-based series and its Los Angeles-based spinoff.
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Tami Roman's special
Tami Roman is a reality TV star, actress, and TV host who gained fame through her appearances on several TV shows. In 2010, she became one of the main cast members of the VH1 reality series Basketball Wives. The show follows the lives of women romantically linked to professional basketball players. Tami was added to the cast in the sixth season, which premiered on April 17, 2017, after the show was rebooted and relocated to Los Angeles, California. Tami was previously married to NBA player Kenny Anderson, which made her a suitable fit for the show.
Tami has also appeared in other shows, including The Real World: Los Angeles, where she formed an R&B girl group called Reality, and Card Sharks, where she appeared as the dealer in 2001. She has also been in One on One, BET's The Parkers, and Extant. Tami has also hosted a talk show called Get Into It with Tami Roman for Fox Soul.
In addition to her TV career, Tami has pursued other ventures, including a production company called Roman Ramsey Productions, and plans to release hair and cosmetic lines. She has also appeared in several specials related to Basketball Wives. On October 31, 2011, she hosted a half-hour Basketball Wives LA overtime special, and on March 27, 2017, she appeared in a pre-season special entitled Basketball Wives Showdown: Evelyn vs. Tami. Tami and her boyfriend, Reggie Youngblood, also starred in their own hour-long special on June 19, 2019, on VH1, and a wedding special called Tami Ever After, documenting their marriage in Las Vegas in 2018.
Tami's appearances in these specials and her role in the main series of Basketball Wives have made her a well-known figure in reality TV, and she continues to be a popular personality, with rumours of her potential return to the show in 2025.
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Shaunie O'Neal's new show
The American reality television series Basketball Wives has been on for eleven seasons and thirteen years. Shaunie O'Neal, the creator, executive producer, and star of the VH1 mega-hit "Basketball Wives" franchise, has launched another show on VH1, titled "Shaunie's Home Court". The show premiered on July 17, 2020, and chronicles the life of O'Neal as a single mother of five and a successful businesswoman. The show also features O'Neal's children, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Shaquille O'Neal, as well as her oldest son from a previous relationship.
In 2022, O'Neal also starred in another show on VH1, titled "Shaunie & Keion's: Destination I Do", which chronicled her journey to the altar with Pastor Keion Henderson. The show was a three-week-event series that premiered in 2022 and focused on their destination wedding in Anguilla, which was attended by a 15,000-member congregation.
"Shaunie's Home Court" takes a slight detour from the drama-filled storylines of "Basketball Wives", and instead gives viewers a glimpse into O'Neal's busy daily routine and her life as a mother. The show also features O'Neal's nannies, Keyonna and Robert, and highlights the dynamics between O'Neal, her children, and the nannies. While "Basketball Wives" has faced criticism for its recycled storylines and forced drama, "Shaunie's Home Court" offers a more authentic and personal perspective into O'Neal's life.
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Spin-off plans
The success of Basketball Wives has led to several spin-offs, including Football Wives, Baseball Wives, Shaunie's Homecourt, Baller Wives, and Basketball Wives Orlando. The original series also had a spin-off called Basketball Wives LA, which aired five seasons from 2011 to 2016. Basketball Wives LA was considered a separate series from the original Basketball Wives for its first two seasons. However, beginning with season 6, the two shows combined casts and are now considered one continuous series by the network.
The first spin-off, Football Wives, aired from October 24 to December 19, 2010, and was renewed for a second season of hour-long episodes that premiered on December 12, 2010. The cast included Tami Roman, ex-wife of Kenny Anderson, along with wives and girlfriends of other professional football players.
On March 12, 2012, VH1 announced another spin-off, Ev and Ocho, starring Evelyn Lozada and her fiancé Chad Ochocinco. However, three weeks before the show's premiere, Ochocinco was arrested for assaulting Lozada, and the series was shelved.
In 2017, VH1 announced a new series, Shaunie's Home Court, which followed Shaunie O'Neal behind the scenes at home. The show aired for two seasons.
A fourth spin-off, Baller Wives, aired from August 14 to September 11, 2017, featuring the wives and girlfriends of professional football players.
In addition to these spin-offs, there have been several pre-season specials and cast member updates throughout the years, keeping the show fresh and exciting for its fans.
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Cast changes
Basketball Wives has had a revolving door of cast members since it first aired in 2010. The show has featured women who are romantically linked to professional basketball players, including wives, ex-wives, and girlfriends.
The original cast included Shaunie Henderson, Evelyn Lozada, Tami Roman, and Jennifer Williams. Over the years, there have been several newcomers and returning cast members. For example, in Season 3, which premiered on May 30, 2011, Meeka Claxton, the wife of Speedy Claxton, joined the cast. In Season 7, which premiered on May 14, 2018, new cast members included Kristen Scott, CeCe Gutierrez, and professional athlete Ogom "OG" Chijindu.
Some cast members have also left the show. Tami Roman, for instance, departed halfway through Season 8, citing other career opportunities. In Season 9, Jennifer Williams returned to a supporting role, and new cast members included Keonna Green, the ex-girlfriend of Nick Young, and Bonnie-Jill Laflin, the girlfriend of Kareem Rush.
In addition to the original Basketball Wives series, there have been spin-offs such as Basketball Wives LA, which also featured some cast members from the original series. The spin-off aired from 2011 to 2016 and included cast members such as Gloria Govan, Laura Govan, and Brandi Maxiell.
The show has also featured special episodes and crossovers with other shows. For example, Tami Roman and her boyfriend, Reggie Youngblood, starred in their own hour-long special on VH1 in 2019. In 2022, Shaunie O'Neal and Keion Henderson starred in a three-week event series, Shaunie and Keion's Destination "I Do," which chronicled their journey to the altar.
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Frequently asked questions
Basketball Wives first aired in 2010 and has since aired eleven seasons.
Basketball Wives LA aired for five seasons from 2011 until 2016.
Yes, Basketball Wives is still running. Season 11 premiered in 2023.
