Teresa Gaye Weatherspoon, an American professional basketball coach and former WNBA player, was fired as the head coach of the Chicago Sky on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
With the announcement of her dismissal from Chicago Sky, the 58 year-old Hall of Famer is getting massive attention from millions.
Likewise, people are also curious to know more about her personal life, including her relationships and whether Teresa Weatherspoon has a wife or a husband.
Highlights
- Teresa Weatherspoon sparked rumors about dating American model and TV personality Tyra Banks.
- She spends most of her time with her siblings, nieces and nephews.
- Her late father, Charles Weatherspoon Sr., was a baseball player for the major leagues.
Teresa Weatherspoon, who prefers to keep her personal life private, has sparked several dating rumors with famous basketball stars and celebrities.
In 2022, when Teresa Weatherspoon was an assistant coach with the New Orleans Pelicans, she sparked dating rumors with Zion Williamson, a player on the same team. However, later, Zion Williamson revealed that they share a close bond, and he regards Teresa Weatherspoon as his elder sister.
Similarly, according to Essentially Sports, Teresa Weatherspoon was in a relationship with Tyra Banks, a renowned American model, TV personality, and 2020 host of Dancing with the Stars in 1999.
Some also state that Teresa Weatherspoon married her long-time partner, entrepreneur Harold Brown, and has two children, Terence and Tyra.
However, despite several rumors regarding her romantic involvement with several famous people, Teresa Weatherspoon hasn’t revealed anything about her relationship to date and doesn’t seem to have a wife or a husband.
Teresa Weatherspoon Focuses More On Her Family Rather Than Tying The Knot!
Instead of finding a perfect partner and getting married, the Olympic gold medalist focuses more on spending time with her family.
Moreover, Teresa Weatherspoon often credits her family, mostly her late mother, Rowena Weatherspoon, as her biggest supporter and inspiration in pursuing her career in basketball.
Her late father, Charles Weatherspoon Sr., was a minor league baseball player for the Minnesota Twins’ farm system who held the record of the most grand slams in a minor league game.
Similarly, Teresa Weatherspoon often shares pictures of her siblings on social media, expressing her love for them. She has an older brother, Charles Junior, and three sisters, Diana, Carolyn, and another older sister whose name is unknown.
She also often shares posts about her late twin brother Mike Weatherspoon, whom she regarded as her protector. Teresa Weatherspoon shared a heartfelt post on her Instagram about Mike’s demise on November 2, 2019.
Teresa stated,
“My heart has been ripped to pieces. Life without you, I never thought would be. You always protected me. You would always tell me how proud you were of me. I’ll miss your enthusiasm for life and your love for me as your baby sister. Devastated is not even strong enough.“
Likewise, Teresa Weatherspoon’s social media profiles display her close bond with her nieces and nephews; she often spends time with them, making several TikTok videos and enjoying her life to the fullest.
Additional Information
- Teresa Weatherspoon began playing basketball while attending Louisiana Tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education.
- She joined the New York Liberty of the WNBA in 1997 and played with them until 2004. During the 2004 season, Teresa also played for the Los Angeles Sparks.
- Teresa started pursuing a coaching career in 2007 by joining the Westchester Phantoms of the American Basketball Association.
