After divorcing his first wife, DeShawn, Eric Snow quietly started a new chapter with his second wife, Carrie.
Eric Snow, born April 24, 1973, in Canton, Ohio, established himself as a formidable point guard in the NBA from 1995 to 2008.
Throughout his 13-year professional career, Snow earned a reputation as a defensive specialist, culminating in his selection to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2003.
His basketball journey took him through three franchises—the Seattle SuperSonics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Cleveland Cavaliers—and remarkably, he reached the NBA Finals with each team.
Snow’s leadership qualities extended beyond his defensive prowess.
As a team co-captain alongside superstars Allen Iverson in Philadelphia and LeBron James in Cleveland, he provided veteran guidance and steady playmaking.
Though he averaged a modest 6.8 points per game throughout his career, his true value lay in his five assists per game, defensive tenacity, and locker room leadership.
Following his playing days, Snow transitioned smoothly into coaching and broadcasting.
He served as director of player development at Southern Methodist University under his former coach, Larry Brown, became an assistant coach at Florida Atlantic University, and worked as an associate head coach for the Texas Legends in the NBA G League.
His basketball knowledge also translated well to television, where he worked as an analyst for NBA TV and a broadcaster for 76ers games.
Eric Snow and His Wife DeShawn Reached A High-Asset Divorce Settlement After 13 Years Of Marriage
Eric Snow married his college sweetheart, DeShawn Snow, on July 21, 1997.
Their relationship, which began during their time at Michigan State University, blossomed into a 13-year marriage that produced three sons: Eric Javon, Darius Michael, and Jarren Christopher.
The couple established themselves as a prominent family, particularly in Atlanta, where they owned a lavish 15,000-square-foot mansion in Alpharetta.
DeShawn gained public recognition when she appeared on the first season of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” in 2008, portraying herself as a philanthropic socialite dedicated to charity work.
Her DeShawn Snow Foundation focused on improving self-esteem in teenage girls, reflecting her commitment to community service over reality TV drama.
This reportedly led producers to drop her after one season because she was “too human for a circus show.”
In May 2010, Eric filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences after 13 years of marriage.
The split became particularly public and contentious when reports emerged suggesting Eric had fathered a child with another woman, Marisela Alvarado, who gave birth to a daughter named Ava Maria Snow in August 2010, shortly after Eric initiated the divorce proceedings.
While specific financial details of the settlement remain private, the divorce was characterized as “high-asset” given Eric’s estimated net worth of $20 million at the time.
As part of the process, the couple’s luxurious Alpharetta mansion was put on the market for nearly $5 million. Eric requested joint custody of their three sons in the filing.
The divorce proved transformative for DeShawn, who later spoke about using the challenging experience to focus on personal growth.
She lost 30 pounds, continued her charitable foundation work, became a real estate agent, and even authored a children’s book series called “Lil Shawnee” inspired by her experiences.
Eric Snow And His Wife Carrie Keep Their Family Life Private
Eric Snow’s current marriage to Carrie Snow starkly contrasts with his first marriage in terms of public visibility.
The couple maintains a significantly more private life, with even their wedding date remaining unknown to the public.
What is known is that Eric and Carrie have three sons together: Noah, Graceson, and Brayden.
Carrie reportedly has a background in the entertainment industry, particularly in dance, having performed in music videos and television shows.
Unlike Eric’s first marriage, which was thrust into the spotlight through reality television, his relationship with Carrie has remained largely away from public scrutiny.
The blended family, including Eric’s three sons from his previous marriage and his three sons with Carrie, reportedly lived together harmoniously according to a 2015 report.
Eric’s absence from social media and the couple’s preference for privacy have kept details about their current family life largely out of the public eye.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Eric Snow attended a broadcast camp for NBA players at Syracuse University before becoming a broadcaster/analyst after his playing career.
- In the 2002-2003 NBA season, Snow dramatically improved his free-throw shooting to 85.8%, which was particularly impressive considering he shot only 45.9% from the free-throw line during his college career at Michigan State.
- Snow was suspended for one game without pay in December 2004 after a confrontation with Cleveland Cavaliers coach Paul Silas, the only game he missed in his first three years with the Cavaliers.
