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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

The New York Knicks have established themselves as a legitimate title contender after they clinched the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference. They ended the regular season with five consecutive wins, and Donte DiVincenzo played an integral role in those run of fixtures. The first year Knick played 52 minutes in New York’s season regular ender vs the Chicago Bulls.

In those 52 minutes, Donte DiVincenzo recorded 25 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. DiVincenzo’s stellar performances suggest that things are looking up for him. Moreover, his positive developments aren’t limited to the basketball court. In a long-term relationship with Morgan Calantoni, DiVincenzo has now become a father.

 

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The couple kept Morgan’s pregnancy under wraps until she started showing a visible baby bump. Morgan took to Instagram to announce this major development in their life. She posted photos of DiVincenzo and their newborn baby, Kai with the captions, “Life is so much sweeter with you in it.” But who is Morgan Calantoni, and how did she meet Donte DiVincenzo?

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Morgan Calantoni, family and career

Morgan Calantoni was born in February 1997 in the Philadelphia suburb of Easton to George Calantoni and Desiree Hartum. George Calantoni worked as a carpenter, who even opened his own business, George Calantoni & Sons. However, Morgan and the Calantoni household suffered a massive blow when George was diagnosed with Lung Cancer. He passed away in 2022 at the age of 49. George is survived by his wife (Desiree) and four children (Morgan, Hannah, Gina and Samantha).

Until 2015, Morgan attended Wilson Area High School. After graduating, she decided to join Temple University. Calantoni graduated from uni in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communications. It was her time here, at Temple University that changed Morgan’s life.

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Morgan was a cheerleader for the Temple Owls’ basketball team and met Donte DiVincenz –who was playing for rivals Villanova at the time– during a basketball game. The two’s earliest available click dates back to 2017, suggesting the duo has been going strong for about seven years. “Thanks for being incredibly corny with me!!” she had written.

After college, Morgan began a career as a marketing intern at Sideline Sportswear and Promotions. Now, she is a project manager at Everything Clicks, being a part of the firm since 2021. Morgan Calantoni has also become a somewhat social media influencer, having amassed approximately 10,000 followers on Instagram.

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