Who Is Pelicans' Anthony Davis girlfriend? Is He Gay? Dating Status Reflects
With an Olympic gold to shine in his award cabinet, Anthony Davis has been living to the reputation of as one of the best players in the game of basketball!
While the award has been shining in the American power forward’s award section, controversies are what rules in his relatively quiet personal life.
Playing his game for the New Orleans Pelicans, Davis on-court is full of scoring points left, right and center, however, off the court, the athelete maintains a very low-key private life.
Nevertheless, there have been a couple of circumstances where the basketball sensation has made some headlines which he wouldn’t be particularly proud about.
Despite a few controversies, Davis has never let his performance on court suffer!
Not Gay: Dating Girlfriend Or Has Wife?;
Much had been spoken about Davis’ sexual orientation after a video of him was released where the former University of Kentucky player was being hazed by some guys. The basketball sensation was hinted to be gay, but he has since rubbished the rumors with his dating choices.
Anthony was involved in a relationship with women Basketball player Brittney Griner, after she split with her lesbian life partner Glory Johnson on 4 June 2015.
In an interview with TheNewsNerd, Anthony mentioned his chemistry with his basketball star girlfriend.
“She is everything to me. We have an amazing relationship and have so much in common. We even wear the same size clothes and shoes so sometimes she borrows a shirt or two from me.”
However, the basketball couple has since then headed separate directions as Griner has now been engaged with Cherelle Watson since August 2018.
Davis has also moved on from his split with Griner as he is rumored to be dating his girlfriend Marlen. Though Davis’ has provided no sort of confirmation regarding his current dating status, is widely regarded that he and Marlen are still in a relationship, especially after the birth of their baby Nala in 2018.
Anthony Davis alongside his rumored girlfriend Marlen before the birth of their baby Nala. (Photo: heavy.com)
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The Pelicans sensation also revealed his thoughts about love while playing a rapid-fire game along with his sister on CBS Sports in April 2017. When asked to choose if he identifies himself as a lover or a fighter, Davis’ witty reply highlighted his views of romance.
“Fight for my love..”
Not yet married, Davis’ future wife will definitely be happy hearing his comments about love.
Heart Of Gold: Gives Back To The Society
Anthony, after consistently top-notch displays of performances for the Pelicans’, has landed himself with a mouth boggling contract. Signing a five-year contract worth $145 million, he currently earns a salary figure of $25 million per season.
However, the power forward has not yet forgotten his original roots despite signing a staggering contract. Born in Chicago to a middle-class family, the 25-year-old is actively found to be involved in several philanthropic works as well.
Anthony Davis gifting a new care to a family. (Photo: Anthony Davis' Twitter)
He has actively been found in donation and gift distribution programs throughout his career. Davis once donated $65,000 toward the construction of a basketball court at his alma mater, the ‘Perspectives Charter School. Further, he grabbed all headlines when he gifted a family a brand new car as well.
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Hence, Anthony Davis remains one of the most popular names in the sport, be it for his fantastic performances in the court, or for his heart of gold outside.