Marriage
In 2002, The New York Times published a feature story in which Doug and his wife Jackie spoke about their method to keep Doug from succumbing to the extramarital temptations that are inherent to the lifestyle of a professional athlete. The couple re-marry every year on their wedding anniversary, complete with guests and festivities.
They have two children together, Douglas Christie Jr. and Chantel Christie.
In 2006, Black Entertainment Television's BET J launched the reality show The Christies Committed, featuring the struggle to balance family and celebrity life.
Jackie is a cast member in VH1's reality TV show Basketball Wives: LA.
During a 2012 appearance on the Rickey Smiley show, Jackie Christie announced that the couple would soon be producing an adult film.
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