Marvena L. Thomas was the first wife of former NBA player Shawn Kemp, who played for four teams in his 14-year pro basketball career. They were married in 2001 in a ceremony that was attended only by close friends and family.The former couple had three children, including Shawn Kemp Jr. and Jamon Kemp, who both played college basketball. Kemp Jr. had a four-year stint at the University of Washington, while his brother represented Southeastern Louisiana University for a year.Kemp had four other marriages after Marvena.Thomas was also involved in basketball in her own right. She used to be a co-director of the Northwest College Summer League. Part of her passion for basketball pushed her to organize numerous pro-am basketball tournaments, particularly in Seattle.Marvena L. Thomas is best known for her work as the Founder & Director of the Marvin Thomas Foundation. It is a platform that is named after her father. The organization is heavily involved in Seattle-based communities, particularly the youth and underprivileged children.Seattle Parks@SeattleParksOur Basketball Clinic at High Point Community Center was a big success with 45 youth participants! In partnership with Highpoint Community Center, Marvin Thomas Memorial Fund, Kids4Camp Foundation, & All Community Productions. #YouthSports #SeattleShines #HighPoint1Our Basketball Clinic at High Point Community Center was a big success with 45 youth participants! In partnership with Highpoint Community Center, Marvin Thomas Memorial Fund, Kids4Camp Foundation, & All Community Productions. #YouthSports #SeattleShines #HighPoint https://t.co/hIsYnZJfxLMarvena L. Thomas’ former husband, Shawn Kemp, is in trouble againShawn Kemp has had brushes with the law in numerous instances.Kemp allegedly stole a gold chain while he was still a superstar in the NBA. He was also arrested by the police for possessing cocaine and a semi-automatic pistol just three years after he retired from pro basketball.The most recent controversy facing Marvena L. Thomas' former husband, Shawn Kemp, is a drive-by shooting. Per Adrian Wojnarowski:“According to the Pierce (Wash.) Corrections Inmate listings, six-time NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp -- a legendary member of the Seattle Sonics -- has been booked in an alleged drive-by shooting.”Adrian Wojnarowski@wojespnAccording to the Pierce (Wash.) Corrections Inmate listings, six-time NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp -- a legendary member of the Seattle Sonics -- has been booked in an alleged drive-by shooting. twitter.com/TacomaPD/statu…Tacoma Police Department@TacomaPDAt 1:58 pm, an altercation between the occupants of 2 cars led to shots being fired at a parking lot in the 4500 blk of S. Steele St. One car fled. No injuries were reported. A gun was recovered. A 53-yr-old male was booked for Drive-By Shooting. The investigation is ongoing.132793330At 1:58 pm, an altercation between the occupants of 2 cars led to shots being fired at a parking lot in the 4500 blk of S. Steele St. One car fled. No injuries were reported. A gun was recovered. A 53-yr-old male was booked for Drive-By Shooting. The investigation is ongoing. https://t.co/XTIeU1I4JjAccording to the Pierce (Wash.) Corrections Inmate listings, six-time NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp -- a legendary member of the Seattle Sonics -- has been booked in an alleged drive-by shooting. twitter.com/TacomaPD/statu…You may also like to read: How many kids does Shawn Kemp have? Taking a closer look at former NBA player’s immediate family