After signing a two-year contract, Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia is starting a new chapter with his team. The 23-year-old is seen as a potential breakout player for the upcoming season. At the same time, he recently began an exciting new chapter in his personal life, marrying his longtime girlfriend Taja McLean in a late September ceremony. The couple officially announced their engagement in April 2025 with a social media post.
LaRavia shared the happy news on Instagram with photos from the proposal. The caption read, “Thank You God, Where Our Story Began Another Chapter Continues💍 Mr And Mrs LaRavia Loading…”. The post showed him on one knee and a close-up of the diamond engagement ring on Taja’s hand. The announcement drew congratulations from NBA peers like Desmond Bane,