The Better Halves Of The NBA's Biggest Stars

Jayson Tatum and Ella Mai

Star forward Jayson Tatum made a name for himself playing college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils before entering the 2017 NBA draft. The Boston Celtics quickly scooped him up with the third overall pick, recognizing his potential to become a franchise player. Off the court, Jayson’s personal life has drawn attention, especially his relationship with Toriah Lachell, his childhood sweetheart and the mother of his son, Jayson Jr., born in 2017

Despite their long history, the couple never married and eventually split in a somewhat contentious breakup. Toriah publicly accused Jayson of maintaining two relationships at once, sparking rumors that British R&B star Ella Mai might have been involved. Could this have been the reason for their fallout? While Jayson has kept his private life relatively low-key since then, his on-court performance continues to shine, solidifying his status as one of the NBA’s rising stars. Fans remain curious about how he balances fatherhood and his demanding career.