NBA fans were quick to react when a surprising social media post added an unexpected twist to Brandon Ingram’s recent game-winner over Anfernee Simons. With the game tied 103-103 between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Portland Trail Blazers, Ingram sealed the win with a perfect turnaround jumper over Simons. However, the game’s outcome wasn’t the only thing making waves online. A fan’s post on X, formerly known as Twitter, ignited a whirlwind of comments when they claimed both Ingram and Simons share a unique off-court connection: a baby with the same woman.
The post sparked disbelief, with fans both shocked and intrigued by the twist. “I need this confirmed,” one fan wrote. “If true, this is a top 3 game-winner in history!” Another fan, half-jokingly, requested proof: “Pic of the baby mama or it never happened.” The comments only intensified as more fans joined the conversation, viewing the off-court connection as adding extra drama to the on-court rivalry. One fan cheekily remarked, “Who cares about LeBron and his kid playing together? This story is way more interesting.”
Amid the comments, fans enjoyed the layers of rivalry added by this off-court revelation. Some even noted how it elevated the game’s entertainment value, merging the personal with the professional. As one fan put it, “Only in the NBA does the drama extend beyond the court. This league never lacks storylines!”
For those unfamiliar with the story, the background is as intriguing as fans suggest. In November 2023, it was reported that Anfernee Simons was expecting his first child with social media influencer Aaleeyah Petty. Petty, however, wasn’t new to the NBA family scene; she also shares a son named Brenton, now five, with Pelicans star Brandon Ingram. While this connection was initially speculative, fans pieced it together after a post from Petty, which featured a faceless man with a tattoo matching Simons’.
While neither Simons nor Petty have directly confirmed the latest addition, the buzz around this family connection has only added to the intrigue. NBA fans, never short on enthusiasm for both on- and off-court drama, are reveling in this unique blend of sport and personal dynamics that only the NBA seems to deliver.
