Who Is Marcus Smart’s Wife? All About Maisa Hallum

Marcus Smart and his wife, Maisa Hallum, are going to be parents!

The Memphis Grizzlies player and Hallum, who tied the knot in September 2023, are currently expecting their first child — a baby boy they’ve already named Zayn. The couple announced the happy news on Instagram in August 2024.

Shortly after their wedding, Smart and Hallum spoke with PEOPLE about their love for one another.

“I love his heart, his tenacity, and his kindness. There truly is no man like him!” the Sousa Swim co-founder said. “We tackle everything together as a unit.” The NBA player added: “Maisa is caring, thoughtful, supportive and my best friend. I can talk to her about anything and everything.”

So, who is Marcus Smart’s wife? Here’s everything to know about Maisa Hallum and her relationship with the NBA star.

She is from California

Hallum grew up in California alongside her sister, she shared in an interview with Blueprint Concepts’ “Women Making Waves” series in April 2020.

“Being born and raised in California, we always grew up around the beach and we found ourselves in swimwear more than streetwear,” Hallum said, referring to the inspiration behind her and her sister’s swimwear company.

She co-founded a swimwear company

One of Hallum’s passions is her company, Sousa Swim, which she co-founded alongside her sister. 

“Being able to create pieces that make women feel confident in their skin is rewarding in itself, I think that’s the most important thing to me,” she said in her Blueprint Concepts interview.

Hallum added that she founded the company after graduating from college and has been focused on developing designs for the brand.

“What inspired our first season was the need for basics and essentials, just keeping it really simple and clean, you can’t go wrong with that,” she said. “We take inspiration from our everyday life, whether that’s being in the city or being on vacation.”

While an Instagram page for Sousa Swim exists, the account contains no posts.

She joined Smart at a gala in October 2017

In October 2017, Hallum was photographed with Smart at the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation Tip-Off Gala. The event took place at the Westin Waterfront Hotel in Boston.

The Celtics’ Facebook page posted pictures of the event, where Hallum was captured posing with the NBA player.

He proposed on Christmas Day

Five years later, Smart proposed to Hallum on Christmas Day in 2022. He enlisted the help of Hallum’s favorite actor, Will Smith, for the engagement.

In a video of his proposal that Smart posted on Instagram, Hallum appeared confused as she watched a video message from Smith, who wished her a Merry Christmas from Antarctica.  

“I know that you may not have gotten the stuff that you wanted,” he added. “I promise you, you’re not going to end this Christmas empty-handed.” 

At that, Hallum turned around to see Smart get down on one knee and pop the question, much to her surprise. “She said Y E S’! (Whew!),“ Smart captioned the post. “Thanks @willsmith for the setup help!”

The former Boston Celtics player later shared that Smith is Hallum’s favorite actor, so he wanted to incorporate him into the proposal. 

“It was cool, Will didn’t have to do that, he took time out of his day so I really appreciate it,” Smart told reporters. “She likes Will Smith, he’s one of her favorite actors.”

She and Smart got married in September 2023

Hallum and Smart tied the knot on Sept. 16, 2023, at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast, California, in front of 300 of their closest friends and family. Some notable attendees included Boston Celtics players  Jayson Tatum and  Jaylen Brown, Grant Williams of the Dallas Mavericks, Daniel Theis from the Indiana Pacers and Gary Payton II from the Golden State Warriors.

“Our wedding truly was a fairytale,” Hallum told PEOPLE. “Every detail came to life and made it special, and being together with our loved ones was the cherry on top.”

“What can I say? Dreams do come true and this was the most incredible day,” Smart added.

Hallum explained that the couple chose to make their wedding a weekend-long extravaganza so they could properly enjoy their time with all of their loved ones.

“A big thing for us is surrounding ourselves with friends and family and enjoying our time with them,” Hallum said. “We knew one day wasn’t going to be enough to live in the moment and see everyone, so we extended it to a three day extravaganza and it allowed us to be present and truly share the love with all who attended.”

The party was complete with performances by rapper YG and Grammy-winning singer Eric Bellinger, and even a hookah and marijuana bud bar, as well as belly dancers “celebrating [Hallum’s] Middle Eastern culture.”

She and her family are supportive of Smart

Hallum has been photographed sitting courtside during Smart’s games, and her family also tags along.

Though Hallum doesn’t have an Instagram account, her sister, Naseme, often posts pictures of her family as they support Smart at matches and other endeavors.

Naseme even seemed to celebrate Smart’s birthday with him in March 2022, captioning a photo, “More lifeee my brother🎂💫 .”

She and Smart are philanthropic

Hallum has supported Smart in his charities as he continues to work with philanthropic causes through his YounGameChangers foundation. In December 2017, the pair attended an event hosted by YounGameChangers, called “An Evening with Marcus Smart.”

The following year, Hallum was photographed giving out candy on Halloween at the Boston Children’s Hospital as part of the Celtics Women’s Group.

She and Smart are expecting their first child

In August 2024, Smart and Hallum announced that their baby boy Zayn is “on the way.” They revealed the news in a video on Instagram, which showed footage from the couple’s extravagant baby shower.