Kevon Looney has entered a new chapter away from the basketball court.
The veteran NBA big man married his longtime partner, Mariah Simone, in July 2026 after nearly a decade together. Their wedding marked the culmination of a relationship that developed while Looney was establishing himself as one of the NBA’s most dependable interior players.
The celebration also brought together several familiar faces from Looney’s years with the Golden State Warriors, turning the occasion into something of a reunion for the three-time NBA champion’s former teammates.
A Long Romance
Looney and Mariah Simone had been together for years before becoming husband and wife.
Their relationship largely developed away from the constant spotlight surrounding Looney’s NBA career. While the basketball player became a recognizable figure through his decade with Golden State, Simone built a career of her own in fashion, lifestyle and entrepreneurship.
Their long relationship eventually led to an engagement in February 2025.
The Proposal
Looney proposed during the 2025 NBA All-Star break.
The proposal was designed as an intimate surprise for Simone, featuring a candlelit, rose-filled setting along a beach boardwalk in San Diego.
After years together, the proposal represented a significant step toward marriage. The couple then spent the following months preparing for their wedding while continuing to pursue their respective careers.
By the summer of 2026, they were ready to make their relationship official.
The Wedding
Looney and Simone exchanged vows in July 2026 at an outdoor celebration surrounded by family, friends and several notable figures from the NBA world.
The wedding reportedly embraced a classic, timeless aesthetic rather than an overly complicated theme.
For a couple who had already spent years together, the occasion was less about spectacle and more about celebrating the relationship they had built.
Simone’s fashion background also made the event particularly fitting for a couple whose public profiles combine professional sports, lifestyle and style.
Warriors Reunion
One of the most talked-about aspects of the celebration was the presence of several of Looney’s former Golden State teammates.
Among the NBA names associated with the wedding festivities were Klay Thompson, Jordan Poole, Andre Iguodala, Brandin Podziemski and Damion Lee.
The gathering offered a glimpse of the relationships Looney formed during his long Warriors tenure.
Looney spent 10 seasons with Golden State, winning three NBA championships with the franchise. His time there made him one of the longest-tenured members of the team’s recent championship era.
The wedding therefore doubled as an informal reunion for people connected to an important period of his career.
Meet Mariah Simone
Mariah Simone is a Los Angeles-based fashion and lifestyle creator and entrepreneur.
She is also the founder of MSFIT, a leisure and fitness apparel brand.
Her work combines fashion and athletic-inspired clothing, giving her a professional identity separate from her relationship with an NBA player.
That independence has been an important part of Simone’s public profile. She has continued developing her business while supporting Looney throughout his basketball career.
Her Business
Simone launched MSFIT with a focus on bringing together comfort, fitness and fashion.
The brand reflects her interest in active lifestyles while emphasizing clothing that can work beyond the gym.
Her entrepreneurial journey has unfolded alongside her relationship with Looney, making their partnership one involving two professional careers rather than simply a basketball star and his partner.
She has also spoken about the importance of having support while building a business, particularly during periods when entrepreneurship becomes demanding.
Looney’s New Chapter
The wedding comes during an important transition in Looney’s basketball career.
After spending the majority of his NBA career with Golden State, he played the 2025-26 season with the New Orleans Pelicans before entering free agency.
In July 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers signed Looney to a one-year contract worth $3.9 million, according to NBA reporting.
The move brings him to Los Angeles, where Simone is based and where she operates her business.
Looney’s decision to join the Lakers therefore carries both professional and personal significance.
A Championship Career
Before beginning his Lakers chapter, Looney established himself as an important part of Golden State’s championship teams.
Selected by the Warriors with the 30th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, he developed into a reliable rebounder, screener and defensive presence.
He became particularly valuable during Golden State’s championship runs because of his ability to handle difficult assignments and contribute without needing large scoring numbers.
The NBA’s official profile lists him as a three-time champion and notes that he led the league with 274 offensive rebounds during the 2022-23 season.
Life In Los Angeles
The Lakers move also places Looney closer to Simone’s professional base.
That geographic connection was reportedly an important consideration as he evaluated his next NBA opportunity.
For the newly married couple, Los Angeles now represents both a personal home base and a new stage in Looney’s basketball career.
Simone can continue developing MSFIT while Looney begins his first season with the Lakers.
More Than A Wedding
Looney’s July wedding represents more than a celebrity celebration.
It brings together several parts of his life: a relationship that has lasted for years, a partner with her own entrepreneurial ambitions, friendships formed during his championship career and a major new professional opportunity.
The presence of former Warriors teammates also highlighted how significant those relationships remain even after Looney moved on from Golden State.
Kevon Looney married Mariah Simone in July 2026 after nearly a decade together.
The couple’s journey included a romantic San Diego proposal in February 2025 and a classic outdoor wedding attended by family, friends and several NBA personalities.
For Looney, the celebration arrived at a particularly meaningful moment. He had just moved from the Pelicans to the Los Angeles Lakers, joining a new team after a decade with Golden State.
For Simone, the wedding comes alongside the continued growth of her MSFIT fashion and fitness business.
