“Basketball fans over the years have become familiar with the ‘Kardashian curse’, an issue that arises when a player begins dating a member from the Kardashian family.

“The list of past and present players in the NBA who have dated or had a fling with one of the family members is not short.

“Kim Kardashian began dating basketball player Kris Humphries in 2011 when he was enjoying a breakout season with then New Jersey Nets.

“The two were married for only 72 days and Humphries’ basketball career struggled afterwards, seeing him becoming an NBA journeyman.

“Sister Khloe has a longer rap sheet with players in the league, having dated James Harden, Rashad McCants, Tristan Thompson and marrying Lamar Odom.”

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