Remember that reality show Shaunie O’Neal’s been talking about executive producing involving her and other NBA wives/girlfriends/baby mamas? Well that ish is HAPPENING. The premiere date for “Basketball Wives” is set for March 15th on VH1. It’s an eight-episode 30-Minute series. And they just started filming this month. So how the hell is VH1 about to pull some fakery together seeing that we ALL already know that Shaq has been cheating with numerous mistresses and Shaunie already filed for separation from Shaq last month? A mess.
Meanwhile, here’s the press release we were just sent from VH1:
VH1 has teamed up with the wives and girlfriends of some of the NBA’s most elite players to give the viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the glamorous life of a professional basketball player’s wife in VH1’s original series, “Basketball Wives.” Production is set to begin on the series in December 2009. The eight-episode 30-minute series is set to premiere on March 15, 2010.
This series is about the insider life of the wives, girlfriends and a few ex-wives of some of the biggest ballers in the game. These ladies live the life. They drive the best cars, live in the biggest mansions, wear designer clothes and jewelry and only travel first class. But living the high life is not all glamour. In order to protect it, they have to deal with the jealousies and dramas of living in — and staying in — the inner circle. They must also keep the groupies at bay while their husbands and boyfriends are traveling on the road for over six months of the year playing ball all-the-while wondering if their spouses are being faithful to them.
The cast is filled with the wives and ex-wives of superstars including Jennifer Williams (wife of Eric Williams), Evelyn Lozada (ex-fiancé of Antoine Walker), Mesha O’Neal (wife of Jermaine O’Neal), Royce Reed, Faith Rain (Udonis Haslem’s girlfriend) and Shaunie O’Neal (wife of Shaquille O’Neal) who will also serve as Executive Producer on the series.
“The public has an obvious fascination with the wives of star athletes. This series will show viewers not only the glamorous side of being a celebrity wife but also the challenges and hard work that go with it,” said Jeff Olde, Executive Vice President of Original Programming and Production. “The wives of star athletes form one of the most unique and exclusive groups of women in the world. You only have to look as far as the nearest headlines to see what sort of pressure they are up against to keep their relationships and their families together. These women truly have a strength formed by fire. We are thrilled that they are allowing us into their lives to see things through their lens and understand why their friendships and bonds make them a force to be reckoned with.”
“Having been around these remarkable women for several years, I have always recognized that behind every NBA star is a strong, exceptional woman, one who must deal with the unique challenges of being married to the game as well as the player. I am happy to be teaming with Shed Media and VH1 in bringing this entertaining and enlightening world to television,” stated Shaunie O’Neal, executive producer for “Basketball Wives” and wife of NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal.
So Royce Reed is just going to ignore the fact that her baby daddy Dwight Howard put a gag order on her from even saying his name in public? This ought to be real interesting….
Mon, December 7, 2009 2:05 PM
Interesting to say the least. Boooyyyy, if Shaunie’s baby don’t look like the spitting image of her daddy; face, head, & body. *smh*
Mon, December 7, 2009 2:13 PM
LMAO!!! Im mad there are more ex wives and baby mammas than there are actual wives! SMH.. and I was thinking that! How is Royce gonna just be on a show and she know the minute she slips “which VH1 will make sure of” there will be a lawsuit!! smh…. pure crime
Mon, December 7, 2009 2:17 PM
*grabs popcorn*
Mon, December 7, 2009 2:28 PM
thats a big ass beast on shaunie’s lap…lol
she gonna need hella child support just to feed it.
Mon, December 7, 2009 2:30 PM
A mess but I know I will be watching. I cant help but watch a good train wreck. If I can sit thru 2 season of real housewives of atlanta and tiny & toya then I know I can make it through this.
Mon, December 7, 2009 2:34 PM
Dead! Man, she DOES have her teeth clinched like, “Hurry up and snap this pic so I can get circulation back in my legs!”
Seriously, though, I think a lot of people (admittedly, sometimes self included) look at the outside and wish for that kind of life, where you don’t have to worry about balancing a checkbook or juggling around bills…but who in the hell wants to worry about how many illegitimate kids, STD’s and secrets your significant other has just because of who he is? Thanks…but no thanks!
Mon, December 7, 2009 2:36 PM
I can just envision Royce going all Harry Potter on the Dwight Howard issue … “He Who Shall Not Be Named”… LOL!
Mon, December 7, 2009 2:36 PM
Good gaawd!! We do NOT need another reality show!!
Mon, December 7, 2009 2:40 PM
An ex & girlfriend does not = A WIFE! NEXT!….
Mon, December 7, 2009 2:48 PM
You’re such a brand bag of garbage!! how could you speak of a child like that????????????
she is just a child! leave her out of your mentally ill ass buisness. she doesn’t owe you anything!!!
some people are just pity people indeed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mon, December 7, 2009 2:54 PM
I thought it was supposed to be about elite players in the league. Granted I don’t follow basketball all that closely, but the only two who even have any type of “elite” status is D. Howard and Shaq. I’m not saying the others a scrubs…I’m just saying I’ve never heard of them.
Mon, December 7, 2009 2:59 PM
i hope she dishes the dirt on shaq’s cheating ass!!!!
Mon, December 7, 2009 2:59 PM
i meant ” pitiful”
Mon, December 7, 2009 3:05 PM
LMAO!!!
brand bag of garbage?
mentally ill ass business?
pity people??
english, mothafucka, do you speak it?
Mon, December 7, 2009 3:28 PM
All these players are wash ups..the only two that will actually interest me are Howard and Shaq..however all these broads are getting played out, lol..
Mon, December 7, 2009 3:34 PM
i’m learning it. it’s not my mother tongue. so SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!!! have i said it well this time?
BITCH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mon, December 7, 2009 3:36 PM
Those players are not the NBA’s elite.
Mon, December 7, 2009 3:51 PM
LaLa
OnDec 7, 2009 at 2:40 pm (Quote) | Reply |
An ex & girlfriend does not = A WIFE! NEXT!….
Having experienced life in the professional league, not necessarily the NBA, I will say some girlfriends may have been there longer than most wives and know what’s going on more than most wives. Let’s not discount them. But you’re right, it doesn’t equate to a wife.
I’m looking forward to Season 2…because there has to be one! With all of this foolishness with Shaq having relationships with “every” NBA baller’s wife/girlfriend…I’ll be watching nonetheless! :-)
Mon, December 7, 2009 3:51 PM
LMFAO @ both!!! HAHAHAHHAHAHHAHHAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mon, December 7, 2009 3:53 PM
half these bitches arent even wives…complete fuckery!
Mon, December 7, 2009 3:56 PM
Ok, I don’t agree with the people they cast for this show (how do you have a show called “Basketball Wives”, but most of the women are baby mamas, girlfriends, or exes??)…but I DAMN sure will be watching when it premieres, with popcorn in hand.
Mon, December 7, 2009 3:59 PM
LMAO!!! Soooo tru…Well Lisa on RHOATL never mentioned Keith Sweats name or had the children they have together on the show. It may be possible for the Royce chick to not mention his name…However the show does revolve around her being his baby’s mama. Hmmmmm idk, i’m gonna watch just for that simple factor…..
Mon, December 7, 2009 4:16 PM
Why is it that everytime black women are shown as financially stable characters on TV, they always gotta be an athlete’s wife/baby Momma/jump off being paid to shut up? There are so many black lawyers, surgeons, bankers, etc that actually have Benzes and Penthouses in their OWN name. Who cares what your man has, unless you’re the prenup-less wife, you don’t get anything if he leaves. Let’s focus on women that have their own
Mon, December 7, 2009 5:04 PM
Women with real careers don’t have time to be taping a reality show. That’s why all these shows revolve around the spouses/gfs/exes of the wealthy. I don’t see any top firms or medical centers allowing camera crews on the scene. And sadly, people probably wouldn’t watch bec/ the drama element wouldn’t be high.
Mon, December 7, 2009 5:06 PM
You have an EXCELLENT point. But the type of independent women you mentioned are the ones who know how to keep their business at home and NOT on everyone’s tv. When was the last time you saw a lawyer cursing her husband out on tv, or complaining about how he cheats on her or doesn’t spend enough money on her? Those ARE the women who should be applauded, but the fact is that tv viewers love debauchery…and a trainwreck.
Mon, December 7, 2009 5:35 PM
wow!!!! some of these comments….LOL…no holes barred…gotta love it…
Mon, December 7, 2009 5:47 PM
Ummmm….these are the “elite players”???? These dudes are washed up and weren’t even that great to begin with. I though they were going to cast actual “ELITE” players….booooooo….. Ahywho, Rolls Royce or whatever he name is going to have to pay the little bit of money she makes off of this for lawyers. Why wouldn’t she just back out of it?? He is going to take her to court and win then she might even have to pay HIM. Lawd *smh*
You know besides the money I wouldn’t want these ladies lives. I need peace of mind as well. A cheating man will drive a woman crazy. I have girlfriends who’s hair is falling out from being so stressed from her man cheating on her. I don’t know….this show is going to be a hot azz mess. You know we will all be watching.
Mon, December 7, 2009 6:25 PM
Whoever said something about shaq’s baby needs a virtual slap… thats just wrong in so many ways
Whats the big deal to get so worked up? We all know its not “reality” tv; its entertainment. If you don’t like it, turn the tv. period. I’ll be watching, prob laughing at them not with them… who knows
Mon, December 7, 2009 6:38 PM
IMO if you married one of these dudes after they’ve already made it – you are prohibited from complaining about infidelity. For those who were there before the stardom, that’s a harder decision to make but bottomline, no matter how beautiful, how tight you keep it, how often you screw him, etc. there’s just too much beautiful easy bootay being thrown at them EVERYWHERE ALL THE TIME for most of these men to remain faithful – Shaunie, Vanessa, Elin (Tiger’s wife) and all of the rest of these broads know that when they get married . . . it’s sad but very true.
Mon, December 7, 2009 6:48 PM
Ok, did VH1 see E!’s True Hollywood Story: Football Wives? It was pretty good I dvr’s it!! (The show wasn’t like the housewives, it was real)
Mon, December 7, 2009 6:50 PM
shiiiiitt, the only reason I would be interested in ya’ll heffas is the millions you get to blow. That’s it!!! I lead a drama free life while ya’ll got drama for days. Men constantly cheating, divorce papers flying, multiple children/child support filing nope, I’m good ya’ll can keep that ish.
I think I’ll stay grateful with my couple of thousands cause them millions bring too many headaches.
Mon, December 7, 2009 9:35 PM
no one wants to be a part of such a embarrass record,I would like to check the ++++++++++++++++++++++myinterracialmatch.com ++++++++++to find some friends or my lover rather than to watch the NET’S games
Mon, December 7, 2009 9:37 PM
can I just add for some of you people … having a pre-nup means the two AGREE on how much each will leave with.
If it is too one side, a court won’t enforce it, so pre-nup or not, a woman who is married WILL get something.
Mon, December 7, 2009 9:58 PM
So Dwight’s name can’t be written next to Joyce’s too? LOLOL
She’s the ony one who doesnt have a baller’s name written next to hers in the press release.
I GUESS HE SHOWED HER!!!
Imagine if that was the case for Toya and a few other BMs out there. We wouldn’t have to deal with a lot of fuckery that we see…but then again, there wouldn’t be much to read about on the blogs.
Tue, December 8, 2009 2:31 AM
GREENLIGHT….Happening – What Else Is New?
Tue, December 8, 2009 2:32 AM
AND He Showed ME… – SMH – OBSESSED
Tue, December 8, 2009 6:52 PM
The simple fact that those women want to be on a show like that proves they have no idea how simple they themselves are!!! I mean really…a show following six women about what? Shaunie commented that they were amazing. Amazing at what? I think they’re good at something….but err-ah-uh….VH1 can’t show that skill.
And most of the women are on the East Coast, and Va’Shaundya moved her gold diggin tail across country like it was 1849 in the California Gold Rush. So is she going to drag her kids across the country again? Leave them with a nanny while she plays reality tv ignoramus? I thought it was about all the kids Shaunie?
The shows are 30 minutes because how long can you take watching babymamas fight for the limelight? And miss Shaunie’s light is fading….good luck catching the shadows Ms. Nelson!
Wed, December 9, 2009 2:33 AM
hillarious how they put the NBA player the women were associated with but i see no Dwight Howard….this is gonna be real interesting