The Los Angeles Lakers went into Indianapolis looking to snap a brutal three-game losing streak. But before the game even tipped off, Austin Reaves delivered a moment that had NBA fans buzzing.
The Lakers guard pulled off one of the coolest, most creative gender reveals in recent memory. He had his brother, Spencer Reaves, and even the announcement team feeling the love. When it all settled down, it looks like Reaves took a W both on and off the court.
Austin Reaves Sends a Special Message In Pink
It’s not every day you see an NBA player use their platform in such a unique way. But Reaves did just that when he took the floor in Indiana, rocking a pair of pink sneakers. It was a not-so-subtle hint that his brother, Spencer, and his wife, Casey, were expecting a baby girl.
“Take a look at Austin’s shoes,” the game’s announcer pointed out during the broadcast. “Now this is a gender reveal for Austin’s brother Spencer and wife Casey. You can tell, they are pink. Austin is an uncle to be… this is how they were going to find out.”
Spencer, who plays professionally overseas in Germany, may not have been immediately aware of the reveal due to the time difference. But once the message got to him, his reaction was nothing short of pure joy.
Taking to X, the elder Reaves brother posted, “Appreciate you! We didn’t know Austin would be so pumped to do this. He’s known for weeks. Maybe he got Luka [Doncic] on board as well with his shoes tonight.”
It turns out, even Luka Doncic joined in on the fun, rocking pink kicks of his own. Now that’s a crossover no one saw coming.
Austin Reaves Shines In Lakers’ Big Win
Reaves wasn’t just having a good time sending messages to his family. He backed it up on the court with an absolute cracker against the Indiana Pacers.
Let’s face it, the Lakers were in a desperate situation. They needed this W. Reaves caught fire in the second quarter, dropping 15 straight points without missing a shot.
Not only that, he ended the night with a monstrous stat line: 24 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds.
But the moment of the game? Well, the King LeBron James himself took the cake on this one. James tipped in the game-winning bucket at the buzzer to seal a crunch 120-119 victory over the Pacers.
No doubt it was a night to remember for Reaves, both on and off the court. The way he used the basketball court to create a lasting memory for his brother and his family. It really goes to show that sports still have a way of bringing people together in the best possible way.