Sometimes, the biggest wins happen far away from the court! Delonte West is stepping into a new chapter, and this time, it’s all about love. After two decades together, the former NBA player has shared some major personal news with his longtime girlfriend, Melissa Anaya, and social media is celebrating the couple’s next step.
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Delonte West Announces Marriage To Melissa Anaya
West shared the news in an Instagram post on Thursday October 16, posting a photo of the two sitting in a car while smiling at the camera. Text over the image read, “Its been 20 years We getting married today!!!” alongside rose emojis, suggesting the longtime couple was making their union official that very day.
Fans Are Reacting To West & Anaya Tying The KNot
Fans quickly ran to TSR’s Instagram comment section to share their two cents, with some wondering whether Melissa Anaya stood by Delonte West through all of his hardships. Meanwhile, others felt that 20 years was a long time to remain a girlfriend before making things official, sparking mixed reactions to the couple’s long-awaited walk down the aisle.
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One Instagram user @geishalee claimed, “Ok, so i probably might get the ring in 19 years 🥲😂”
This Instagram user @mstattedbuckets asked, “Why was he homeless if they been dating 20 years ? 🤔”
And, Instagram user @thecivy shared, “I am so happy for him!!!!”
While Instagram user @trendy_chef wrote, “Y’all don’t know the backstory, y’all don’t know how much she did for him, the internet just be talking.”
Finally, Instagram user @gikellee claimed, “This warms my heart. Prayers and blessings 🙏🏽💪🏾❤️”
Looks Like It’s Official-Official
A few hours later, the same photo appeared in another joint post. This time, featuring what appeared to be AI-generated edits of the couple dressed in wedding attire. The post celebrated West’s marriage with a heartfelt message reflecting on his journey and the new chapter ahead. “After everything Delonte has been through, seeing him step into a new chapter of love, peace, and happiness is truly something special,” the caption read, before wishing the newlyweds happiness, health, and blessings.
