New York Knick Al Harrington Welcomes Daughter Amaya

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It’s been a momentous few weeks for New York Knicks star Al Harrington. In September the 29-year-old forward-center married longtime love Michelle, and this month the couple welcomed their first child — a daughter named Amaya.

No information on baby girls’ birth stats have been provided, but Al recently revealed that Michelle’s due date was October 22nd. In an August interview with NBA.com, the excited expectant papa said that his summer training regimen was taking place close to home.

“My wife is pregnant this summer so we haven’t really been able to go anywhere. I’ve just been here in the city working out, but I did go to Vegas for two weeks to train. But I couldn’t wait to come back to be with her. It’s my first kid. A little baby girl.”

The Knicks will kick off their regular season tonight in Miami.

Sources: Newsday.com and NBA.com

Thanks to CBB reader Victoria.

– Missy

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12 Responses to “New York Knick Al Harrington Welcomes Daughter Amaya”

1. Tina. Says:
   October 28th, 2009 at 8:46 am

   thats a nice name

2. Tiffany Says:
   October 28th, 2009 at 8:51 am

   Amaya is a beautiful name. Congrats to the parents!

3. Allie-Rose Says:
   October 28th, 2009 at 9:25 am

   I don’t know who he is, but Amaya is a beautiful name Congratulations

4. Suse Says:
   October 28th, 2009 at 9:47 am

   AMAYA or AMAIA means “the end” in Basque, the language spoken in a northern area of Spain called Basque Country. It is also the name of a mountain and a village in this region.

5. fuzibuni Says:
   October 28th, 2009 at 10:08 am

   One of my friends is named Amaya and goes by Ama.
   I think it’s such a pretty name… simple but unique.
   And it sounds so peaceful when spoken aloud.

6. Carolyn Says:
   October 28th, 2009 at 10:49 am

   The article says he got married in September, but in August he called her “my wife.” I’m confused!

7. Jordasche Bledsoe Says:
   October 28th, 2009 at 1:03 pm

   Congratulations to the couple. I love the name Amaya. I have two cats, Abigail (Abby) and Amaya

8. amiyahsmommys Says:
   October 28th, 2009 at 2:34 pm

   I have always loved the name Amaya and that is what I named my daughter only we spell it Amiyah. As simple as the other spelling is I never thought to spell it like that but anyhoo…beautiful name!

9. Chris Says:
   October 28th, 2009 at 5:07 pm

   I love the name Amaya. So pretty.

10. Mia Says:
    October 28th, 2009 at 7:41 pm

    A very nice, strong name Congrats!

    And usually Amaya is pronounced “A-my-uh”

11. Sarah M. Says:
    October 28th, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    Carolyn (#6) – It says that she was his longtime girlfriend before they got married. After several years together maybe it felt like they were married. Especially since they got married the next month.

    I LOVE the name Amaya! It sounds sooo sweet and feminine when spoken aloud. Congrats!

12. Dee Says:
    October 30th, 2009 at 6:26 am

    That’s a really pretty name….Amaya…I like it

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