Getting traded always comes as a surprise, and for RJ Barrett, it’s no different. After the Knicks drafted him third overall in 2019, making him their highest pick since Patrick Ewing in 1985, the NY team seemed poised to make him a central figure. However, the arrival of Jalen Brunson shifted RJ into a secondary role, making him the third option behind JB and Julius Randle.

In 2022-23, RJ Barrett was a key player for the Knicks, averaging 19.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over 73 games. His shooting efficiency was solid too. Barrett’s growth then earned him a four-year, $120 million extension. But it just wasn’t meant to be.

Now, with the Raptors, he has been phenomenal. Returning home to Toronto allowed him to thrive in a new chapter. He has clearly found a place where he can excel and contribute to the team’s success. On the international front, RJ Barrett has represented Canada, winning a silver at the 2015 FIBA U-16 Americas, Gold at the 2017 U-19 World Cup, and a bronze at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. But today we’ll be looking at his personal life and the forces behind driving and motivating the hoopster.

Who is RJ Barrett’s girlfriend Hailey? How long has the Raptors’ star been dating?

Since 2018, RJ Barrett and Hailey Brown have been inseparable, with Hailey right by RJ’s side during key moments, like his NBA draft. Both have been thriving in their respective careers, yet they’ve chosen not to rush into marriage or have children as of 2024. Instead, they seem to be focused on their personal growth and building solid foundations for the future. Fans are eagerly watching, hopeful that this power couple will eventually take their relationship to the next level. Time will tell what comes next for them.

Where is Hailey Brown from? How old is she?

Hailey Brown (25), born on June 16, 1999, in Ancaster, Ontario, has managed to maintain a level of privacy about her family life, especially with her father, Richard Brown. While her mother, Raquel Brown, is pretty well-known in the fashion industry, Hailey has kept her father’s career and personal details out of the public eye. This secrecy adds an element of intrigue to her background, leaving fans curious about her upbringing and the other influences that have shaped her, aside from her mother’s fashion career.

What does Hailey Brown do for a living? Did she play for the Canadian National team?

Hailey Brown’s hoops journey began in high school, where she led her team to a city championship. Her college career at Michigan proved just as successful, helping the Wolverines make their first NCAA Tournament appearance in five years. Internationally, she contributed to Team Canada’s silver medal finishes at the 2013 FIBA U16 World Championships and the 2016 FIBA U18 Americas. After college, however, Hailey shifted her focus, choosing not to pursue professional basketball.

Now, she runs Sleek by Hailey, a thriving hair extension brand, and empowers women as a Women Uplifting Women committee member. Hailey Brown’s commitment to giving back also extends to her previous role as a digital communication coordinator for the Missing Children Society of Canada in 2019.