Damian Lillard’s transfer to the Milwaukee Bucks has caught significant media attention, but his personal life has also been in the headlines. One particular point of interest is his ex-wife, Kay’La Hanson.
Just two years after their fairytale wedding, the PG seems to have embarked on a new journey in both of his professional and personal life. It was reported that the couple decided to split just a few days after Lillard’s move to the Eastern Conference.
Who is Blazers PG Damian Lillard’s ex-wife Kay’La Lillard?
Kay’La Lillard, formerly known as Kay’La Hanson were together for more than 10 years before tying the knot in 2021. Lillard met Hanson while they were students at Weber State University before his sudden rise to NBA fame. The NBA star played for the Portland Trailblazers for 11 seasons before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Kay’La and Damian’s love story began to blossom during their time at Weber State University in Utah. While Damian chose to leave school and pursue his dream of playing in the NBA, he didn’t let go of his education entirely. Despite his demanding basketball career, he managed to stay committed to his studies and eventually earned a degree in professional sales in 2015. On the other hand, Kay’La was reportedly studying nursing during their time together.
Kay’La, despite earning a nursing degree, has ventured into the world of entrepreneurship. Partnering with Brittney Coleman, she took a leap of faith by opening Dipped Nails, a thriving nail salon located near Portland.
The couple went on to have 3 kids, son Damian Jr. and Kalii Laheem Lillard and daughter Kali Emma Lee Lillard before getting married in 2021.
Damian Lillard reportedly wants divorce for ‘irreconcilable differences’
Just after a short period of 2 years of marriage, Damian Lillard filed for divorce from his wife Kay’La due to ‘irreconcilable differences,’ according to the Willamette Week.
The pair tied the knot on September 4, 2021, in Montecito, California, during an outdoor ceremony shortly after filing for a divorce on the 2nd of October, 2023. The legal documents presented to the court read “irreconcilable differences” as the primary reason behind their decision, ultimately leading to the breakdown of their marriage.
The Milwaukee Bucks fans hope that no controversies arise from these matters after Lillard made his move to the eastside with full concentration on the season ahead.
