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The 2026 NBA Finals will take place on Wednesday, June 3, between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.
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Here's a complete guide to how wives and girlfriends root for the partners of Tottenham's star players.
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The first game of the best-of-seven series will take place at Frost Bank Center in Texas.
Meet the most dedicated San Antonio Spurs fans!
Keep an eye on both the court and the courtside to witness the love and passion displayed by the players' most devoted fans—their wives, girlfriends, and fiancées. They come and give it their all at every game to support the San Antonio Spurs, who will face the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals, which begins Wednesday, June 3.
While some Spurs players are currently single, such as center Victor Wembanyama and shooting guard Devin Vassell, several of the team's players are in relationships—some dating back to their college days.
Dylan Harper and his girlfriend, fellow basketball player JoJo Lacy, met while studying at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Kelly Olynyk is married to Jackie McNulty, whom he met while studying at Gonzaga University in Washington, D.C.
Harrison Barnes met his future wife, Brittany, during their sophomore years at the University of North Carolina, while De'Aaron Fox and his current wife, Recy, met by chance outside a hotel in Las Vegas.
The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks kick off a best-of-seven series Wednesday night at Frost Bank Center in Texas.
Now read on to learn more about the wives and girlfriends of the San Antonio Spurs players!
Recy Fox, wife of De'Aaron Fox.
De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs and his wife, Recy Fox. Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty; Chad Salvador/Variety via Getty
De'Aaron Fox's wife is Recy Fox, whom he married in 2022. Their love story is straight out of a romantic movie where the characters meet in the credits!
The San Antonio Spurs point guard and his future wife grew up in Texas and played basketball, but their relationship didn't begin until 2018, when they met by chance outside a Las Vegas hotel.
The couple got engaged in 2020 and married in 2022. They have since welcomed two children—Rain in February 2023 and Poppy in August 2024. De'Aaron also has a son, Kai, from a previous relationship.
They always support each other, and in January 2023, Resi told Kings Central program on NBC Sports that her husband is "the funniest guy" and not the "cold, calm, and collected killer" that fans see him as on the court.
Recy has been a supporter of De'Aaron's basketball career for many years.
«"If he's having a bad game, I often ask, 'Are you healthy? Are you happy?' That's what worries me," she told Andscape. "The most important thing to me is De'Aaron as a person. Basketball will be good for 12 years, and then we need to focus on our relationship.".
In August 2024, De'Aaron wrote on Instagram that his relationship with Recy was "getting better and better.".
Cassidy Velez, Julian Champagne's fiancée.
Julian Champagnie #30 of the San Antonio Spurs and his fiancée, Cassidy Velez. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty
Tottenham striker Julian Champagnie has become engaged to his girlfriend, Cassidy Velez. Details of how they met are unknown, but photos of their relationship, dating back to May 2023, were posted on the model's Instagram.
«"My other half 🤍," she wrote next to the Tottenham star.
Velez expressed her support for Champagne both on and off the court. In honor of her then-boyfriend's second year in the league following his 2022 draft, she wrote a touching tribute to him online.
«"For the second year, words can't express how proud I am of you! The most ambitious and driven person I know! You're an incredible inspiration to me. You have a goal, and no one can stand in your way. Long nights and early mornings. You deserve the world!" Veles exclaimed.
«"Home is where you are, and I will forever be your biggest fan, both on and off the court," she continued. "I love you in this life and in all others!!! ❤️ Your story is unique, and I am so grateful to be a part of it 😘.".
In July 2024, the couple announced their engagement in a joint Instagram post. "The beginning of forever🤍💍," they captioned a sweet photo of the newlyweds, with Veles showing off her elegant ring.
In October of that year, the basketball player posted another romantic photo with his fiancée on social media, along with a touching caption. "In this life and the next... #savethedate 💍🤍," he wrote alongside a slideshow of black-and-white photos.
Although the couple didn't publicly announce their wedding, Veles posted photos from their wedding celebrations for several months after their engagement. Since then, she has actively shared photos of their dates and outings on social media to support her fiancé.
«"My Western Conference Champion 🏆. So proud of this team, this city, and especially MY DEAR. The work isn't over, but here we go, 'cause we're coming home, baby 🗽🤍🖤," she wrote on Instagram after the Spurs secured a spot in the 2026 NBA Finals.
JoJo Lacy, Dylan Harper's girlfriend.
Dylan Harper and JoJo Lacy. Photo: John Nascione/Getty
Dylan Harper is dating JoJo Lacy. Although it's unclear when exactly their relationship began, they both attended Rutgers University.
After Harper was selected second overall in the 2025 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs last June, the couple posted photos together on Instagram. Lacey commemorated this milestone in her career by dedicating the post to her boyfriend.
«"It's been a joy to share this journey with you ❤️," wrote Lacey, who is a basketball player herself.
Harper also included Lacey, along with her family and friends, in his photo collection after she was drafted.
«"FOE💯💯💯 The support circle that has always been there, no matter what, grateful to everyone who was part of this journey❤️⭕️ This is just the beginning, we will all overcome!!!!" he captioned his Instagram carousel, published a few days later.
Since then, Lacey has been by Harper's side. With her constant support at games and sweet social media posts filled with displays of affection, the Rutgers alum is undoubtedly the Spurs star's biggest fan.
Brittany Barnes, wife of Harrison Barnes
Harrison and Brittany Barnes. Photo: Dave Bennett/Getty
Harrison Barnes is married to Brittany Barnes, whom he married in July 2017. The couple met when they were both sophomores at the University of North Carolina, where they both attended before the basketball player was drafted in 2012.
«"We were sitting outside, and I went in to order, and Harrison was just coming out the door," Brittany told The Dallas Morning News. "We stood there and looked at each other through the glass partition for a second. I was waiting for him to open the door, and he just looked at me.".
«"I opened the door and thought, 'I guess chivalry is dead, huh?' And he said, 'Oh, excuse me. What's your name?' That's exactly what he said," she recalled. "I said, 'Brittany.' And he said, 'My name is Harrison.' I said I knew, because everyone knows who those basketball players are.".
In August 2016, Harrison proposed while vacationing in Rio Celeste, Costa Rica. They married the following year, and their first daughter was born in August 2021.
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Jackie McNulty, wife of Kelly Olynyk
Kelly Olynyk and Jackie Olynyk. Photo: Kelly Olynyk/Instagram
Kelly Olynyk is married to Jackie McNulty in an outdoor wedding at Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez, California, in August 2022. The couple met while attending Gonzaga University.
It was the third ceremony for the longtime lovers, who first tied the knot in a small family wedding in Idaho and then traveled to Las Vegas to marry Elvis, they exclusively told PEOPLE at the time.
«"We knew we were going to be together forever and were getting ready to start a family, so why not throw a huge party?" they shared.
In October 2025, the couple announced the birth of their first child together, daughter Isla Olinic.
On April 19, McNulty celebrated Olynyk's birthday with a sweet Instagram photo of their little girl wearing a mini basketball jersey with her dad's name on the back. The caption also expressed her support for the NBA star.
«"Happy birthday to the BEST dad!!! Your girls love you ❤️ we are your biggest fans!" she wrote alongside a photo of Olinyk holding Isla in her arms wearing a tiny version of her T-shirt.
Ahead of the San Antonio Spurs' appearance in the 2026 NBA Finals, McNulty congratulated her husband with a motivational Instagram post. "Big things are going great 🍾 So proud!!! Only 4 years left, baby, go for it!" she wrote.
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