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Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves orchestrated a heartfelt gender reveal for his brother, Spencer, and sister-in-law, Casey, during the team’s game against the Indiana Pacers on March 26, 2025. By donning pink sneakers, Reaves announced that the couple is expecting a baby girl. Instagram+2Instagram+2SI+2
Spencer, who plays professional basketball in Germany, expressed his gratitude on social media platform X, highlighting his surprise at Austin’s enthusiasm and hinting at a possible collaboration with Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić, who also wore pink shoes that evening. SI
The pink sneakers worn by Reaves were a special edition of his Rigorer AR2 shoes, a Chinese sports brand with which he has a sponsorship deal. X (formerly Twitter)+1OutKick+1
This creative gesture underscores the close bond between the Reaves brothers and adds a personal highlight to Austin’s impressive season, where he is averaging career highs with 19.7 points, 5.9 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game.
For a visual of this memorable moment, you can watch the following video:
