In a recent episode of his “Off the Record” podcast, DJ Akademiks, the well-known hip-hop commentator, dropped a bombshell revelation that has sent shockwaves through the sports and entertainment world. Akademiks claimed that NBA free agent Danny Green, a three-time NBA champion, slid into his girlfriend’s DMs back in 2019, setting off a series of events that have left fans and followers intrigued.
The incident in question allegedly occurred when Danny Green, fresh off his victory with the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 NBA Championship, decided to message Akademiks’ girlfriend at the time. The girlfriend’s identity remains undisclosed. In response to Green’s apparent advances, Akademiks boldly admitted that he took matters into his own hands, attempting to reach out to Green’s now-wife, Blair Bashen.
Akademiks explained, “If you’re trying to get my girl, I’m going to get your girl. I ain’t going to lie, I DM’d his girl. I said, ‘Listen, your husband is trying to get my girl, so I need you. What’s up? Swap it out. Let’s swap it out…’ She ain’t believe me too.”
However, a glaring inconsistency emerges from Akademiks’ claim. At the time of the alleged incident, Danny Green was not yet married to Blair Bashen, whom he tied the knot with in August 2021. Green and Bashen first got engaged in 2020, a significant time gap from the alleged DM exchange. As of now, Danny Green has not publicly responded to these claims.
The couple’s love story is a captivating one. Blair Bashen, born on February 7, 1989, in Houston, Texas, hails from a well-to-do family, with her mother, Jannet Bashen, being an accomplished entrepreneur, business consultant, and software inventor. Blair herself was a two-sport athlete, excelling in basketball and volleyball at St. Johns High School and Purdue University.
After graduating from Purdue, Blair embarked on a career as an organizational development consultant and accountant. Her romance with Danny Green began in 2015, culminating in their engagement in 2020. Together, they share two beloved dogs, Gizmo and Nuke, and welcomed their son, Elias, on August 23, 2023.
Despite these revelations and the media buzz surrounding his personal life, Danny Green, now 36 years old, has not officially announced his retirement from professional basketball. He remains a free agent after briefly signing with the Philadelphia 76ers during the offseason and subsequently being released before the start of the season. Green continues to stay active and engaged with his “Inside the Green Room” podcast.
The shocking revelation by DJ Akademiks has sparked curiosity about the events of 2019 and the interactions that took place between Danny Green and Akademiks’ then-girlfriend. As the story unfolds, fans await further comments or clarifications from the parties involved.
