WNBA player Monica Wright has confirmed she’s split from NBA superstar Kevin Durant, and hinted religious differences may be at the root of their problems. The couple was engaged just last year.
“I was engaged last year and it kind of changed that relationship big time because I was going in a direction that unfortunately a lot of people aren’t willing to sacrifice their lifestyle for,” Wright said at the Minnesota Lynx Faith and Family Night.
Durant, however, has been very open about his faith. Last year Durant was baptized and had this to say about the experience:
“When I came out of the water, I just felt different. Basketball is so important to me and I carry that emotion with me all of the time and before that I would be so mad at the smallest things. My coaches, my teammates, my fans. After that, I was just so positive. Showing God his grace…”
There is also speculation that an affair with a woman named Mercedes may be at the root of their split. On Twitter Mercedes made very public tweets regarding having sexual relations with the Oklahoma City Thunder star.
"I don't care that KD has a wife, wife or no wife he still f-- the same," she tweeted before deleting it. She also tweeted, "@KDTrey5 enjoyed seeing you the other night. Men cheat on their wives a lot, stop acting like brand new,!"
While the rumors of KD’s alleged affair are unconfirmed, it seems more likely the faith issues caused their breakup. Wright specifically mentions the effect her faith has had on relationships, including many around her not asking her advice on matters because she goes “straight to the Word.”
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