We know this much is true: San Antonio's newest Spur, Richard Jefferson, called off his wedding via e-mail. But he did not -- as some organizations reported yesterday -- call off the wedding hours before it was to happen.Jefferson made the radio rounds today, talking to Howard Stern and Dan Patrick to assure loyal listener's of both that he broke up with Kesha Ni'Cole Nichols after "a tense Fourth of July weekend," according to the New York Post. Their wedding was scheduled for July 11.
Before you go feeling to terrible for Nichols, you'll sleep easier tonight knowing that Jefferson, who told the Post Nichols is one of her best friends, is giving her a six-figure settlement.
From the Post:
Of the money he's giving Nichols, Jefferson said, "I'm not trying to buy her off. She has a lump sum to help her move on."
Unfortunately, there were also circulating rumors about Jefferson's sexuality, prompting him to tell the paper, "I'm not gay. That could be further from the truth."
This is why you have to LOOK before you LEAP.
Marriage is a serious thing, and it truly changes your public image. From a PR standpoint, he did a decent job at getting the facts out quickly and trying to move on. But the stigma of him being a "runaway groom" might affect his status in the dating pool for years to come.
Jefferson did the right thing by not going through with the marriage. While I think he could have done it sooner than what he did, its better he decided against marrying his fiance, to spare her from what whould have been a sham, at least from Jefferson's point of view. Marriage is a serious thing, and if you're not ready to make a full committment, then its best to not do it.
cute!!!!!!!!!!!!