21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why do older women appeal to NBA players? Matt Barnes has a perfect answer to the burning question
Why do older women appeal to NBA players? Matt Barnes has a perfect answer to the burning question (Image Source: Getty Images)
Something unexpected happened on a quiet April day in 2025. During a normal episode of
All The Smoke Podcast
, former
NBA
star
Matt Barnes
said something, causing many listeners to break down. It was not about basketball, statistics or wardrobes.
There was something personal. Something raw, and it was about love.
Matt Barnes sat faced with guest writer Jason Wilson, and opened like never before. And what he shared about NBA players and their dating choices, especially with older women, posed real conversations far beyond the court.
Something unexpected happened on a quiet April day in 2025. During a normal episode of All The Smoke Podcast, former NBA star Matt Barnes said something, causing many listeners to break down.
It was not about basketball, statistics or wardrobes. There was something personal. Something raw, and it was about love.
Matt Barnes sat faced with guest writer Jason Wilson, and opened like never before. And what he shared about NBA players and their dating choices, especially with older women, posed real conversations far beyond the court.
Matt Barnes reveals why NBA players date older women
Matt Barnes, a former NBA player who won a championship in 2017 with the
Golden State Warriors
, recently spoke about dating habits among players in the NBA.
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He stated that older women can bring a sense of security and feel like home for younger partners. He stressed that being a successful athlete demands a partner who is mature and supportive.
During the podcast, Matt Barnes stated, "Older women have been through life. They understand the pressure we are facing and offer a level of support that is difficult to find elsewhere." He emphasised that relationships with older women may be more grounded, which is beneficial for athletes who work on their careers.
Matt Barnes Reveals Why NBA Players Dating Older Women.
This perspective sheds light on the personal choices of athletes and the factors that affect their relationships. The full discussion can be found at The All Smoke Podcast episode with Jason Wilson.
Matt Barnes shared his personal experiences of his marriage
Matt Barnes was born on March 9, 1980, in Santa Clara, California, and had a diversified education with an African-American father and an Italian mother. He faced many challenges, including drug exposure, violence and the loss of his mother at 27.
In April 2025, Matt Barnes shared his emotional departure on the podcast. He revealed that it's been 30 years since he has cried and said, "I'm starting to feel it now. I feel like I'm almost pouring from an empty cup." This emotional detachment, he admitted, contributed to the end of the relationship with groom Anansa Sims.
Anansa Sims, the daughter of Beverly Johnson's model, began dating Matt Barnes in 2018 and was involved in December 2022. They have 2 children together. Sims also has 3 children from a previous relationship. At the beginning of 2025, Sims accused Matt Barnes of infidelity and criticised his lack of emotional support for their mixed family. She urged him to seek therapy and build a stronger spiritual basis.
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