Here's What Can Make 'Basketball Wives' a Champion Again

Basketball Wiveshas taken several breaks and experienced numerous cast shake-ups since its original release in 2010. Executive produced by Shaunie O'Neal, the ex-wife of franchise basketball player Shaquille O'Neal, the series was created to showcase the extravagant lifestyles the wives and long-term girlfriends of professional athletes enjoyed. Shaunie welcomed an elite group of women over the first few seasons and the show became a huge hit for VH1. Evelyn Lozada and Draya Michele became sought-after "it girls" because of their time on the show, and Tami Roman revived her Real World fame by joining the cast in the second season. Jackie Christie, one of the most controversial and over-the-top personalities on the show, joined in the second season also.