Who is Luka Garza's girlfriend Maggie Mynderse? All you need to know
Luka Garza's girlfriend is Maggie Mynderse and the two have dated for a couple of years. Garza was the 52nd overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft and is currently on a two-way contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
While the 6-foot-11 center hasn't been given a lot of playing time in the professional basketball league so far, he is only 24 and could further improve. Garza spends a lot of time in the G League, where he works on getting better.
This article will reveal everything you need to know about Maggie Mynderse, Luka Garza's girlfriend. We will take a look at her life, career and the relationship she has with the basketball player.
Maggie Mynderse, Luka Garza's girlfriend, has supported the basketball player
Maggie Mynderse was born in 1998 and she has an older brother. Luka Garza's girlfriend graduated from Mayo High School in Rochester, Minnesota, in 2016, before pursuing higher education.
Mynderse obtained a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Iowa in 2020. While attending college classes, she was also the president of her sorority.
As many NBA fans are aware, Garza played for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He spent four years at the University of Iowa, and this is where he most likely met Maggie. She's supported his basketball career and attended many of his games.
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Luka Garza's girlfriend was frequently seen sitting next to his dad, Frank. However, this wasn't always the best experience as his dad was very excited while watching Luka play.
"Constantly I’m apologizing to Maggie because I’m either elbowing her or just having some reaction," Luka Garza's dad said. "She doesn’t know what’s happening. I’m constantly trying to apologize for being too loud."
Just a year after graduating from high school, Maggie Mynderse landed her first job. She was a brand ambassador for Google Allo, a messaging mobile app that was discontinued in March 2019.
She also has experience as a TV reporter and has been a recruiter for a Chicago-based company since July 2020.
Luka's basketball career
In four years with the Iowa Hawkeyes, Luka averaged 18.2 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons, appearing in 32 games during his rookie season and averaging 5.8 points and 3.1 rebounds.
The 6-11 center has been traded several times during his short NBA career and is currently with the Timberwolves.
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The young center has had several great games during his NBA career, including a 20-point, 14-rebound showdown against the San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 1, 2022. However, he has to improve a lot to become a rotational player in the league.