“Me,said D’Angelo Russell when asked who impressed him most during Los Angeles Lakers training camp. The veterinarian has always been known for his confident nature. We think that this confident and carefree attitude would have definitely helped him when he met his current girlfriend. As the 2nd overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, the basketball player didn’t quite live up to expectations in the league, but he was certainly very successful at winning off the court!

Laura Ivaniukas and D’Lo have two children and they have paid a lot of attention to the family. She also shares her pregnancy journey with her followers while also taking care of her very healthy body.

Before dating Ivaniukas, Russell had relationships with former USC volleyball star Niki Withers and then Gabby Engersgaard. However, his separation from Withers apparently did not go well. After the Nets traded Russell from the Lakers, Withers tweeted “LOL” on X, which seemed pretty hard.

But D’Lo seems to have found “the one” in Laura. Although she is the mother of his children, they are not married.

Who is Laura Ivaniukas? When did she meet D’Angelo Russell?

Laura Ivaniukas was born on May 9, 1999 in Ontario, Canada and comes from a Lithuanian family with her parents Linas and Milena Ivaniukas and her two brothers Regis and Matas. With a height of 1.70 m, Laura pursued a career as a model, which underlines her commitment to a healthy lifestyle and an athletic figure. Laura’s early modeling career increased her popularity and later led to numerous opportunities. In 2019, she appeared at both the Lounge Swimwear Fashion Show and Mare Miami Swim Week.

Her strong, fit body has landed her some impressive modeling gigs, including appearances in Sports Illustrated as a swimsuit model. She also participated in the Lounge Swimwear Fashion Show and MARE Miami Swim Week.

Beyond modeling, Laura Ivaniukas developed a strong passion for fitness, which has become an important part of her life. After her time as a model, she shifted her focus to fitness. She studied fitness and nutrition and eventually worked with expert Bryan Chang. Together they created training challenges and started their podcast: “Project Y”

Although the exact date D’Angelo Russell and Laura Ivaniukas began their relationship is unclear, people believe they have been dating since 2020, around the time the basketball player suffered an injury. No NBA star wants to deal with an injury and be sidelined for a long period of time. But this recovery time might have given them some great time together.

In a conversation with D’Lo and Laura, the latter revealed her funny first impression of Russell and said: “I didn’t take him seriously at all.” Considering she was a model and they first met at a fashion show in New York, her reaction was understandable. In the modeling world, it’s a given that models are constantly receiving offers for dates, making it difficult to judge who is serious or not.

On September 24, 2022, they welcomed a baby boy, Riley Jonas Russell. Since then, the couple has frequently shared pictures of their son and Laura often cheers on D’Lo at games while carrying little Riley by her side. Their social media often highlights beautiful family moments with both parents proudly showcasing their family journey.

Two years later, the couple celebrated the birth of their second child, Mila-Rose Russell, on August 9, 2024. This time her pregnancy was not as easy as with her first child. “NGL, this pregnancy has given me more energy compared to my pregnancy with Riley.” she admitted. The supermodel struggled with working out while expecting Mila-Rose, while D’Lo’s girlfriend lifted weights for the first time until she was 39 weeks pregnant!

She earns most of her income from her social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, where she has over 50,000 followers. D’Lo’s girlfriend also increases her income through multiple brand collaborations and endorsements.

Laura Ivaniukas’ net worth is estimated to be between $150,000 and $200,000. In conversation with Andscapes Marc J. Spears and D’Angelo Russell said: “Before I became a parent, life seemed complete. But it was the arrival of Riley that filled every corner of our hearts with such deep love. It has changed our world and continually taught us patience, resilience and the true meaning of unconditional love. A new meaning in life, beyond basketball.”