Friends of former reality TV star Vanessa Macias are confirming she and recently divorced San Antonio Spurs star Tim Duncan are dating.

"She is the happiest I've seen her in a long time," longtime friend Luis Munoz, who once worked on a travel show with the former "Amazing Race" finalist, told the San Antonio Express.

Even as Macias remained coy by simply telling inquiring reporters "I respect Tim's preference for privacy," Munoz raved to The Express "Tim's such a cool dude. Vanessa has such a glow about her." Munoz later added the newly formed couple have been dating for awhile now.

Not many would have predicted such a rewarding love life for Duncan based on his summertime doldrums. Duncan and his wife of twelve years underwent a heathed divorce battle. The proceedings became so bitter she reportedly accused him of being gay and he admitted in court that he once hired a private investigator to follow her because he suspected her of infidelity.

In Macias, Duncan has apparently found a reason to out all his troubles behind. ""I'm happiest when I'm doing a million things at once," she told The Express."When things are going well in my professional life, they also go well in my personal life."

Ditto for the 38-year-old Duncan, who in one recent Spurs' victory became the oldest player in league history to register a game with at least 20 points and 20 rebounds.