Mother's Day special: NBA players and their moms

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 15: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with his mother, Brandy Cole, after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 109-81 in Game Seven of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals at TD Garden on May 15, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Mar 31, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) hugs his mother Jamie Morant prior to the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

May 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) holds his son Arthur with his mother, Christine by their side during MVP ceremony before game three of the 2023 NBA playoff against the Boston Celtics at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 9, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) gifts his game jersey to his mother after playing his last regular season career game at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 7, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) and his mom Notre Dame head women’s basketball coach Neile Ivey after the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 13, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) and his mother Toya Eason celebrates the win against the Boston Celtic as they leave the court at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) celebrates with his mother Gloria James after breaking the all-time scoring record in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 14, 2022; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell poses with his mom Nicole Mitchell after an introductory press conference at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 10, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Russell Westbrook (0) poses with family members at Los Angeles Lakers press conference at Staples Center. From left: brother Raynard Westbrook, mother Shannon Westbrook (Shannon Horton), Westbrook and father Russell Westbrook Sr. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 30, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons introduced first round pick Cade Cunningham holds up his daughter Riley Cunningham with his mother Carrie Cunningham after his press conference Friday, July 30, 2021. Mandatory credit: Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press via USA TODAY NETWORK

June 24, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo poses with his mother following his award of the NBA most valuable player at the 2019 NBA Awards show at Barker Hanger. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

June 24, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton and his mother arrive on the red carpet for the 2019 NBA Awards show at Barker Hanger. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

May 10, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) hugs his mother Sonya Cory after defeating the Houston Rockets in game six of the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 5, 2019; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges poses for a photo with his mother Tyneeha Rivers prior to the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 28, 2019; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (R) stands next to his mother Jolinda Wade (L) after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 22, 2018; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks first round pick Luka Doncic, guard Slovenia, poses for a photo with his mother Mirjam Poterbin during a press conference at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 16, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) talks with his girlfriend recording artist Tinashe (M) and his mother Julie Simmons (L) before game two of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) greets mom Wanda after game two of the 2017 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 15, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) hugs his mother Kim Robertson after named NBA Finals MVP after game five of the 2014 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat at AT&T Center. The Spurs beat the Heat 104-87 to win the NBA Finals. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 30: Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs is congratulated by his mother Quintette as he was named Rookie Of The Year at Victory Capital Performance Center on April 30, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 2: Vince Carter, a former player of the Toronto Raptors, embraces his mother Michelle as a banner is raised with the number 15 during his jersey retirement ceremony at half time in the game between the Toronto Raptors and the Sacramento Kings at the Scotiabank Arena on November 2, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Dyson Daniels hugs his mother after being drafted 8th overall by the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Jeremy Sochan hugs his mother Aneta after being drafted with the 9th overall pick by the the San Antonio Spurs during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 8: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder hugs his mother Erline Mortel after defeating the Toronto Raptors in their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on December 8, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

French basketball player Rudy Gobert and his mom Corinne Gobert arrive for the 2019 NBA Awards at Barker Hangar on June 24, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by LISA O'CONNOR / AFP) (Photo credit should read LISA O'CONNOR/AFP via Getty Images)

French NBA player Tony Parker and his mother Pamela Firestone attend the French basket-ball match BC Orchies (where is brother Terence plays) vs Get Vosges on September 25, 2010 in Orchies at the Leo Lagrange Hallin Orchies. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE HUGUEN (Photo by PHILIPPE HUGUEN / AFP) (Photo by PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP via Getty Images)

SANTA MONICA, CA - JUNE 25: James Harden, winner of the 2017-2018 MVP award, poses with his mom Monja Willis in the backstage photo room during the 2018 NBA Awards at Barker Hangar on June 25, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 14: NBA Player Dwight Howard poses with his mother Sheryl Howard at "Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul" Atlanta screening hosted by Dwight Howard at Regal Atlantic Station on May 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for D12 Foundation)

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 12: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat greets his mother Jolinda Wade prior to playing against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Six of the 2011 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 12, 2011 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)