LaMelo Ball’s girlfriend Analicia Chaves, also known as Ana Montana, on Friday, admitted that she ‘loves’ the NBA player. The two have been dating for a year.

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Montana posted pictures with Ball on Instagram, with a caption: “The ONE😍🥰💕”. The NBA star wrote “1 of 1’s 😘🛸💕” on his post. His girlfriend commented, saying, “I love you baby 💕😍🥰”. 

After dating for nearly a year, LaMelo Ball and his girlfriend, Ana Montana, made their relationship public on Instagram. Their social media interactions have been sweet, with both of them sending love messages to one other and showcasing each other in their stories. Their connection has been openly exposed and has become more serious in recent months.

Who is Analicia Chaves aka Ana Montana?

Ana Montana is a model and Instagram influencer with a large following of over 2.6 million. Although the exact length of their relationship is unknown, LaMelo Ball and Ana have been dating for quite some time. Notably, there is a 12-year age difference between the two people. Ball is currently 22 years old, whereas Ana is 34 years old.

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Ana Montana, who stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, began her modeling career several years ago, receiving notoriety for her work in magazines such as “Smooth” and “Vibe.” She has had the opportunity to feature in several music videos, including rapper T.I.’s ‘Dope.’ Notably, Ana also serves as a brand ambassador for the American retailer Fashion Nova.

Several people have criticized LaMelo Ball and Ana Montana’s relationship because of their 12-year age difference.

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LaMelo LaFrance Ball, hailing from the United States, is an accomplished professional basketball player currently showcasing his skills for the Charlotte Hornets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was handpicked by the Hornets as the third overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft. Ball had an outstanding debut season, earning the honor of NBA Debut of the Year in 2021. He further cemented his talent and reputation by being chosen as an NBA All-Star in the 2022 season.