(And now, for my best Billy Bush impersonation.) Beyond Landlord status at Duke and becoming Atlanta's fifth overall pick in 2006 draft, Shelden Williams' basketball career has been in a malaise. Al Horford rendered Shelden superfluous in the ATL, and Williams became the supposed sweetener in Sacramento's Mike Bibby sell-off. Here in Sactown, Williams has never grasped the rapt attention of the Kings coaches nor the fans. He has been mired on the bench, seeing the scraps cast aside by Sacramento's more cherished youngsters.On the other hand, his personal life seems to be going swimmingly. He has been engaged to former Tennessee superstar Candace Parker, without question the best women's basketball player in the world. In the WNBA offseason, Parker stays with Williams in Sacramento. Inseparable, the pair.
The pair had apparently been planning a big wedding, but according to Melody Gutierrez of the Sacramento Bee, they couldn't wait any longer and decided to elope in Lake Tahoe last month.
At least Donté Greene can return that crock pot he got on sale in preparation of the wedding. No word on whether the pair will put together a big reception. If so, I hope Candace doesn't invite fellow L.A. icon Kobe Bryant, because he and Francisco Garcia do not get along.
Celebrity Sports Couples
Sacramento Kings guard Shelden Williams and L.A. Sparks forward Candace Parker
Relationship Status: Eloped in Lake Tahoe in November
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Golf star Michelle Wie and NBA center Robin Lopez
Relationship Status: Reportedly dating
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NHL defenseman Dion Phaneuf and Elisha Cuthbert
Relationship Status: Currently dating
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UFC champ Brock Lesnar and former WWE diva Rena Mero aka 'Sable'
Relationship Status: Married since 2006
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Tennis legend Boris Becker and jewelry designer Sandy Meyer-Woelden
Relationship Status: Reportedly broke off their engagement... via text message.
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Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher and Playboy Cyber Girl Miss October 2004 Danielle Gamba
Relationship Status: Reportedly dating
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Tennis star Novak Djokovic and his girlfriend Jelena Ristic
Relationship Status: Dating for two years
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UFC heavyweight Randy Couture and his wife Kim
Relationship Status: Currently married
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World Series MVP Cole Hamels and former reality TV star Heidi Strobel
Relationship Status: Married since December 2006
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NASCAR driver Burney Lamar and supermodel Niki Taylor
Relationship Status: Married since December 2006, after a four-month engagement
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
12-10-2008 @ 12:48PM
Heavy_Lumber said...
Oh Snap.!!! According to that article, it looks like C. Parker-Williams is going to be the basketball bread winner in their house hold...Oh dear, I hope Shelton doesn't have any chauvenistic ideas about which sex should make the most money...even though the WNBA pays them girls pennies compared to the NBA...
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12-11-2008 @ 4:11PM
matt said...
you're an idiot.
12-10-2008 @ 2:18PM
dreameagle said...
as the famous announcer would say, fantastic, baby!
in a jaundiced sports world of big money and bigger egos. two kids take the time out to fall madly truly deeply in love;
what father wouldn't want that for his daughter, or mother for her son?
the only thing wrong with this story is there just aren't enough of them;
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12-10-2008 @ 5:11PM
Cory Anderson said...
That's Hilarious!
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12-10-2008 @ 6:00PM
Vince said...
I hope each of the were smart and thought about pre-nups. They are way too young and have come into so much so fast. I wish them luck be with Divorce rate at over 50% I just dont know......
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12-10-2008 @ 8:57PM
Glenn said...
If I was an AD at a university with a nationally-recognized basketball program (Tenn, UConn, No Carolina) I'd start recruiting any and all future babies RIGHT NOW!
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12-11-2008 @ 2:04AM
William H. Bonnie said...
It's cool that they are in love and eloped but whot the EF cares!? I don't them personally and im not obsessed with Celebs or athletes. Let's talk about real issues like equal rights for gays and lesbians, let's talk OBAMA and clean coal, let's talk sbout gettin our vets of the streets, let's talk "BUY AMERICAN"
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12-12-2008 @ 12:27PM
ajm33771 said...
Such a pretty lady with such a PLAIN guy. LOL Well at least the babies will be "half good looking!" LOL
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12-11-2008 @ 9:24AM
Greg said...
They've known each other for five years. Is that long enough to suit you? He's a graduate of Duke. Her brother (the one not in the NBA) is an MD from Johns Hopkins. I think they have enough smarts to handle things. No pre-nup necessary. Now, for the tasteless posters here, that's another story.... The only big hole I see is the one in Paskulo's head!
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12-11-2008 @ 9:37AM
D.Farmer said...
Two classy individuals. All the best.
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12-11-2008 @ 9:46AM
EmmAre said...
Why is he the "NBA superstar" and she is a "beauty"?? Seems to me SHE is the one with talent...
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12-11-2008 @ 10:30AM
Amanda said...
I'm happy for both of them you can really tell both of them love each other
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12-11-2008 @ 10:33AM
Heavy_Lumber said...
Poor little wittle "Matt" he can't think of anything intelligent to say so he resorts to childish insults and name calling...I think he needs a time out....Laughing. Go head and respond, demonstrate some more of that adolescent behavior... Come on...you can do it....Laughing.
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12-11-2008 @ 3:49PM
stuart said...
She has bigger guns than I do.
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12-11-2008 @ 11:11AM
regisruin said...
Set your watches for the impending divorce. Imagine a superstar like Candace married to a bench warmer, and possible eviction from the NBA. Imagine their discussions on the financial side of married life. Hey, Shelden sees a meal ticket for the long term, if he sees a long term.
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12-11-2008 @ 11:40AM
EG said...
There are some crazy people here!
I live in Sacramento and have met the couple, she is actually really pretty. Long legs, beautiful smile, you'd think she was a model if she wasn't so nice and down to earth.
He's kind of dorky but a genuinly nice guy as well.
No need to hate, they're cool people!
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12-11-2008 @ 12:38PM
Stu said...
No matter how intelligent you are, when assets are involved it is really stupid to NOT do a pre-nup.
I would take exception to her being the best female basketball player in the world. Right now she is a show-off. Some day she may mature into the best but not yet.
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12-11-2008 @ 12:11PM
dave said...
only under endowed lillte boys like Paskulo and biggazzfeet think about that when they see a woman thats as tall as they wish they were....they have short mans syndrome. including the grade school sized "little" man in their pants....
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12-11-2008 @ 6:12PM
Mel said...
I rememeber the day when marriage was viewed as a blessing! Now, with all the media interference into people's lives we feel like we have a better perspective of what they will face than they do. Many people lived before pre nups existed. Let them have this moment....let them feel blessed!
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12-11-2008 @ 1:08PM
Do the Right thing! said...
Congrats and best wishes to the couple! I know they did the right thing. Marriage is honorable in the eyes of God and that is all that matters. As long as he approves - so should we. May God bless this couples marriage.
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