“Me,said D’Angelo Russell when asked who has impressed him the most in Los Angeles Lakers training camp. The vet has always been known for his confident nature. We believe that this confident and carefree nature would definitely have helped him when he met his current girlfriend. As the second pick in the 2015 NBA draft, the Hooper hasn’t quite lived up to the surrounding expectations in the league, but he’s certainly been very successful in carving out a life off the court!

Laura Ivaniukas and D’Lo have two children and they have brought a lot of attention to the family. She also shares her pregnancy journey with her followers, besides managing her very fit physique.

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

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?

Born on May 9, 1999 in Ontario, Canada, Laura Ivaniukas comes from a Lithuanian family, with her parents, Linas and Milena Ivaniukas, and two brothers, Regis and Matas. Laura stood 6 feet tall and pursued a career in fashion modeling, which shows her dedication to a healthy lifestyle and an athletic figure. Laura’s early modeling career increased her popularity, which later led to numerous opportunities. In 2019, she appeared in both the Lounge Swimming Fashion Show and Mare Miami Swim Week.

Her strong, fit physique has landed her a number of impressive modeling gigs, including appearances in Sports illustrated as a swimsuit model. She has also competed in the Lounge Swimming Fashion Show and MARE Miami Swim Week.

In addition to 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 launched their podcast: “Project Y.”

While the exact date D’Angelo Russell and Laura Ivaniukas started dating is unclear, people believe they have been together since 2020, around the time the hooper suffered an injury. No NBA star wants to suffer an injury and be sidelined for an extended period of time. But this recovery time might have given them some quality time together.

Speaking to D’Lo and Laura, the latter revealed her funny first impression of Russell, saying: “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. It is common knowledge in the modeling world that models are constantly getting offers for dates, which makes it difficult to gauge who is serious or not.

On September 24, 2022, they welcomed a baby boy, Riley Jonas Russell. Since then, the couple have regularly shared photos of their son, and Laura often cheers on D’Lo during competitions while carrying little Riley by her side. Their social media often highlights beautiful family moments, with both parents proudly showing off 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 their first child. “NGL, this pregnancy has given me a jolt energy-wise compared to my pregnancy with Riley,” she admitted. The supermodel struggled with training when she was expecting Mila-Rose, while D’Lo’s friend was able to lift weights for the first time until she was 39 weeks pregnant!

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

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