“Things are never perfect, but through love, you continue to persevere, and you move through them, you move through them.” NBA legend Kobe Bryant once expressed this quote about love. The Browns‘ jersey no. 75 means and implements what his idol told about love. But you will be surprised to know how Joel Bitonio’s love for Kobe and the Lakers brought him to his wife Courtney.

Currently, serving his decadal year for the franchise, Bitonio found the love of his life in Courtney. But they met in an interesting manner.

Who is Joel Bitonio’s Wife, Courtney Bitonio?

Bitonio’s wife, Courtney Bitonio, is a 34-year-old sports enthusiast and philanthropist, as well as a successful wife and mother. She grew up in Las Vegas and graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the same university where Joel studied. The couple met in their freshman year. Although Courtney is not typically an extroverted person, she is a good friend to others.

Last year, the couple made headlines for donating $1 million to the University of Nevada’s Wolf Pack Football team.

What is Courtney Bitonio’s profession?

She graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies in 2014. However, the specific information about her career is not publicly available.

How did Courtney Bitonio and Joel Bitonio meet?

But where did it all start? Well, Mrs. Bitonio noticed a boy watching the Lakers’ game on TV downstairs in the lobby of Argenta Hall. Joel’s love of sports unknowingly attracted Courtney’s attention.

And that’s when the college girl decided to take a shot and speak to Bitonio. She once opened up about the incident, “So I tried to have a conversation with him, but he was…totally disinterested”. But this first, quite awkward conversation led to them tying the knot after completing college.

Bitonio married Courtney in 2016. The couple exchanged vows in a beautiful summer ceremony surrounded by friends and family. After dating for a couple of years, Bitonio proposed to Courtney in 2015. Their wedding marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives together.

Do Courtney Bitonio And Joel Bitonio Have Children?

Married since 2016, the couple has two children: Zoey Grace, 4, and Benjamin Michael, who recently turned 2.

Joel spoke about his experience with love and marriage to Nevada Today. Joel expressed, “Throughout this journey, we’ve grown together,” Joel said. “I told her, ‘I am going to marry you,’ but it’s a huge commitment when we were both still pretty young, for her to move across the country to be there with me. Courtney graduated a semester after me, and ever since it’s been great.

I’m just so happy about all of that, how I chose Nevada, met Courtney, was able to play Division I football and it’s worked out where we could start our family together.”

What is Courtney Bitonio’s Social Media?

Since their marriage, Bitonio and Courtney have often shared glimpses into their lives on social media. The couple’s love and commitment continue to grow stronger with each passing day, and their shared passion for football seems even more pronounced. Courtney maintains a private Instagram account, which you can view on @courtneybitonio.

Bitonio, the 35th overall pick, is not only one of the best football players in Wolf Pack history but also seems to be thriving off the field. After eight years together, he owes much of his personal happiness to his wife, Courtney, and their two children.