Who is Monique James? Everything About Gary Payton's ex-wife

Monique James gained recognition as the former wife of renowned basketball player Gary Payton.

Despite their divorce, Monique continues to be in the spotlight due to her past relationship with Gary Payton.

Monique James Biography

Full name	Monique James
Gender	Female
Date of birth	2 March
Place of birth	USA
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	African-American
Religion	Christianity
Sexuality	Straight
Height in feet	5’7″
Height in centimetres	170
Hair colour	Black
Eye colour	Dark brown
Marital status	Divorced
Children	3
Profession	Entrepreneur

Marriage and Relationship with Gary Payton:

Monique and Gary Payton tied the knot on July 26, 1997, after dating for an extended period. Their wedding ceremony was a grand affair attended by numerous NBA stars and officials.

The couple remained together for several years before separating in 2012. However, they have managed to maintain a friendly relationship. Gary even invited Monique to his induction ceremony into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.

Children: Monique is a mother of three children:

Raquel Payton, Gary Payton II, and Julian Payton. While Raquel and Julian did not pursue basketball careers like their father, Gary Payton II followed in his father’s footsteps and became a professional basketball player.

He currently plays for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA.

Gary Payton II’s Career:

Gary Payton II has achieved notable success in his basketball career. He was named first-team All-Pac-12 and Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. In 2022, he won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors.

He is often referred to as “Young Glove,” a nod to his father’s nickname, “The Glove.” Another nickname for him is “The Mitten,” although he prefers to be called Young Glove or GP2.

Family Background:

Information about Monique’s parents and siblings remains unknown. There are limited details available regarding her family.

Nonprofit Organization and Focus on Children:

After her separation from Gary Payton, Monique dedicated her time to raising her three children and stepson, Gary Payton Jr., from Gary’s later relationship. She established a nonprofit organization and has been actively involved in charitable endeavors.

Monique, also known as Monique James Payton, is active on Instagram. She frequently shares wonderful photographs of her children, making them the focus of her Instagram feed.

Conclusion:

Monique James gained fame as the ex-wife of basketball player Gary Payton. Despite their divorce, she has remained connected to the basketball world through her son Gary Payton II.