Does anyone recall the rumor that Jason Richardson’s sudden trade was linked to him allegedly having an affair with Steve Nash’s wife, Alejandra Amarilla?
Folks heard Steve Nash’s wife Alejandra Amarilla had a baby, Matteo, during their marriage, but the child was supposedly J-Rich’s.
Highlights
- Although Matteo is very fair-skinned, there were rumors about his black heritage. However, given Steve Nash’s ongoing involvement in his life, it seems clear that Matteo is his biological child.
- People also pointed out that Alejandra Amarilla and Leandro Barbosa were seen together more than once.
- Alejandra Amarilla addressed the rumors about her son Matteo’s paternity, calling them false.
Shortly after, a quiet and swift divorce happened around the same time as the trade.
Similarly, people aren’t sure if it was just a rumor, something made up by friends, or if there’s any truth. It’s all a bit unclear.
Matteo Nash’s Paternity Speculation Surrounded Around Jason Richardson, Leandro Barbosa, and Steve Nash
Matteo is very fair-skinned but was rumored to be of black heritage, so it seems likely he’s Steve Nash’s biological child, especially considering Steve’s continued involvement in his life.
There were rumors about Jason Richardson being involved with Nash’s wife, but Matteo looks white, so it’s unlikely that J-Rich fathered the child.
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It’s possible Richardson was involved with her, but perhaps not to the extent the rumors suggested.
Moreover, folks figured out that Matteo is a carbon copy of Steve Nash.
He looks white? Lol. Hes Steve Nash carbon copy. I hated that rumor. I mean I’m sure something weird was going on but that’s Steve’s kid through and through
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On the other hand, people point out that Alejandra Amarilla and Leandro Barbosa were seen together more than once, which adds fuel to the speculation.
Somehow, the timeline of events unfolds like this: in July 2011, there was Leandro Barbosa’s trade, followed by Matteo’s birth in November 2012.
A year later, in November 2013, Steve Nash filed for divorce, and then in December 2018, Jason Richardson was unexpectedly traded.
In 2012, Nash tried to recruit Barbosa to the Lakers, but Barbosa ended up re-signing with Phoenix in 2016, making it seem unlikely that he’s the father.
Alejandra Amarilla Publicly Denies Paternity Rumors About Son Matteo
Back on March 15, 2011, Alejandra Amarilla responded to rumors circulating in the media about the paternity of her son Matteo, stating that they were false and hurtful.
Alejandra unfortunately finds it imperative to publicly dispel those rumors for the future protection of her family. Alejandra stated, “While my children certainly cannot read about this today, I have to assume these horrible mistruths may someday be shared and therefore I must vehemently defend and protect my children. Matteo was a planned addition to our family. We were both excited to have a little boy.
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“Steve is a committed and loving father to all three of our children, and we continue to focus on their best interests and on providing them supportive and loving home environments.”
She emphasized that Steve Nash has publicly acknowledged Matteo as his son since birth.
Alejandra explained that while their children are too young to read these rumors, she feels it’s essential to defend and protect their future.
She clarified that Matteo was a planned addition to their family, and she and Steve were thrilled to welcome him into their lives.
She also clarified that Steve has always been a loving and involved father to all three of their children and that their decision to separate in August had nothing to do with their children or Matteo’s paternity.
Alejandra hopes that speaking out against these rumors will stop the spread of false information and protect her family’s privacy.
Steve Nash Moved On With Lilla While Alejandra Amarilla Focussed On Charity Deeds
Steve Nash is married to Lilla Frederick, and the couple tied the knot in September 2016.
Lilla, 34, is a former volleyball player who played for Team USA and represented Pepperdine University during her college career.
The couple are proud parents of two beautiful children: Luca Sun, born in 2017, and Ruby Jean, born in 2019.
On the contrary, the former couple had three children: twins Lola and Bella, born in October 2004, and Matteo, born in 2010.
Following her divorce, she redoubled her commitment to philanthropy, concentrating on initiatives that support disadvantaged communities, especially in Latin America.
Additional Information
- Over his 18-year playing career, Nash was an eight-time NBA All-Star and a seven-time All-NBA selection.
- He won the NBA MVP award twice while playing for the Phoenix Suns.
- Nash grew up playing various sports and had a successful high school basketball career in British Columbia.
