Zach LaVine the NBA star, was drafted 13th overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Known for his athleticism and flashy dunks, LaVine is a two-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner. The 29-year-old guard has just entered his 8th year with the Chicago Bulls and has been in impressive form so far.
While LaVine gets the spotlight for the Bulls, his wife, Hunter Mar, will be the focus of this piece. Hunter and Zach were high school sweethearts and their relationship has carried through their respective journeys. After dating for many years, Zach proposed to Hunter in April 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The news was broken by the couple’s close friend and hooper, Sekou Wiggs, as he posted a video on Instagram of the proposal, which featured Zach pretending to pose for a photo with their dog before surprising Hunter by getting down on one knee. Later on, Zach shared photos of their special moment.
The caption read, “My everything❤️ I love you with all of me. It’s been a long time coming, been together since I was 17 !!! My first love and my FOREVER love,” Let’s get to know more about Hunter Mar. She has been a constant support to Zach since being drafted into the league as she made the move to Minnesota to be alongside him in his journey. Let’s get to know more about her.
Who is Zach LaVine’s wife, Hunter LaVine? Did Hunter play professional soccer?
Zach LaVine is married to Hunter LaVine (previously Mar). Hunter was born and raised in Kent, Washington, United States by parents Tony and Ryani Mar. She was raised alongside two siblings named Haeley Mar and Kaiya Mar. As per sources, her birth date is February 10, 1997, which would make her 27 years of age in 2024.
She attended Seattle University and was an athlete herself as she played as a midfielder for the Seattle Redhawks women’s team. Additionally, she also played for Washington Premier FC and captained the team from 2013 to 2015. Now, she is a model and a social media influencer.
As per some online sources Hunter’s net worth is around $1 to $5 million, with the majority of it coming from promoting products on social media and her modeling career. On the other hand, her husband is worth around $90 million.
How long have Zach Lavine and Hunter LaVine been married? Do they have kids together?
Zach LaVine and Hunter LaVine had been dating since their high school days back in Washington when they were just teenagers. Furthermore, the couple got engaged back in 2020 as mentioned, and tied the knot in 2021 as per sources but, there is no information available about their marriage online.
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The couple are blessed with two baby boys named Saint Thomas and Elijah. Zach and Hunter took it Instagram to announce their first child together as they wrote in a joint post, “Baby Lavine loading! … Can’t wait to meet you, our little love,” and Zach said he was focused on Hunter despite his hectic schedule as a athlete.
Saint Thomas LaVine, their first son, was born on August 21st, 2022. In less than two years, Zach and Hunter welcomed their second baby boy, Elijah LaVine, on March 10, 2024. They share updates of their kids regularly for their fans and followers, posting them supporting their dad and doing other things.