Ballers And Their Baes: Black Love Was On Display At The 2023 ESPYS
From LeBron and Savannah to Kyrie and Marlene, these players and their partners were red hot on the red carpet.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 12: Marlene Wilkerson and Kyrie Irving attend the 2023 ESPYs Awards at the Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/FilmMagic)
Your favorite awards shows are going to have to step it up, because nobody has put on a better display of Black love at a major event than all the pairs who stepped out for the 2023 ESPYS. If you’re unaware, the ESPYS is the awards show that celebrates athletes and sports teams for their achievements in the last year. To mark the occasion, plenty of sports stars (and a few famous sports fans), turned up on the red carpet with their special someone. This year, there were quite a few couples walking hand-in-hand. Check out who showed up and showed out for ballers’ biggest night.
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Lil Rel Howery and Dannella Lane
The comedian and actor arrived with his gorgeous girlfriend for the night’s festivities.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: (L-R) Lil Rel Howery and Dannella Lane attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Kyrie Irving and Marlene Wilkerson
The NBA star looked dapper next to his lady, Marlene, who was pretty in pink.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: (L-R) Marlene Wilkerson and Kyrie Irving attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Dion Dawkins and Daiyaana Muhammad
The offensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills opted for a shirtless look while posing with his partner, Daiyanna.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: (L-R) Daiyaana Muhammad and Dion Dawkins attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Eric and Ally Kendricks
The Kendricks chose coordinating looks for the event, shining literally and figuratively.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: (L-R) Eric Kendricks and Ally Courtnall attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Montez Ford and Bianca Belair
Speaking of coordinating looks, the professional wrestling pair were all smiles in their embellished black ensembles.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: (L-R) Bianca Belair and Montez Ford attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Kentavious and McKenzie Caldwell-Pope
The NBA star and his expectant wife showed off chic looks, and their love for one another, on the red carpet.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: (L-R) Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and McKenzie Caldwell-Pope attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Angel McCoughtry and Kenneth Monroe
The WNBA star and her date also decided to go for matching looks, wearing light shades of blue (powder perhaps?) and big smiles for the event.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: (L-R) Angel McCoughtry and Kenneth Monroe attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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LeBron and Savannah James
Our faves looked amazing, as usual, and so did their brood, as the longtime couple made the ESPYS a family outing. Everyone in the James household was on hand as LeBron was awarded best record-breaking performance for becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: (L-R) LeBron James, winner of Best Record-Breaking Performance, Bryce James, Zhuri James, Savannah James, and Bronny James attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
