A TikTok video posted by a user who claimed she missed the opportunity to date Austin Reaves, a star player for the Los Angeles Lakers. This has sparked curiosity among NBA fans about his sexuality. The video was posted by a user who claims that Reaves is gay. The video has since gone viral, with many viewers speculating about Reaves’ personal life. Is Austin Reaves gay? Here’s what we know.
Who is Austin Reaves?
Austin Reaves is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was born on May 29, 1998, in Newark, Arkansas. Reaves played college basketball at Wichita State and the University of Oklahoma before being signed by the Lakers in 2021 as an undrafted free agent.
Recently, he has signed a four-year, $54 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. He played college basketball at Oklahoma and impressed the Lakers with his versatility, shooting, and playmaking skills in the summer league and the preseason.
The source of the speculation about his sexuality is a TikTok video posted by a user named @kaylaa_roseee. In the video, she reacts to a photo of Reaves and says, “Me when I randomly remember I fumbled Austin Reaves, because I had a boyfriend at the moment”.
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The TikTok Video
The video went viral on the social media platform, garnering over 1.4 million views and 200,000 likes. NBA fans reacted to the video, mostly commending the user for being loyal to her then-boyfriend and not regretting her decision.
Some of the comments from the fans were:
- “At least she was loyal; y’all sleep on that.”
- “Don’t ever regret being loyal even though you would have been traveling the world with a 54 million dollar boyfriend/husband living the life that most people can only dream about. It’s ok because, at the end of the day, you still have your dignity and self-respect and that’s priceless.”
- “You didn’t fumble anything. You were loyal and that’s rare these days. Respect”
The Truth About Reaves’ Sexuality
So, is Austin Reaves gay? The answer is: we don’t know. And it doesn’t matter. Reaves has not confirmed or denied anything about his sexuality, and it is a personal matter that should be respected. Reaves has not been publicly linked to any romantic partners, male or female, and he seems to be focused on his basketball career and his team.
In his recent interviews, Reaves expressed his gratitude for the Lakers’ trust and his excitement for the upcoming season. He said:
- “I’m just thankful for the opportunity that they gave me, and I’m just trying to make the most of it.”
- “I’m just trying to do whatever I can to help the team win. Whether it’s scoring, passing, defending, rebounding, whatever it is, I’m just trying to do my job.”
- “I’m just happy to be here and learn from the best players in the world.”
The TikTok video was based on a hypothetical scenario and not on any factual evidence, and it does not prove or disprove anything about Reaves’ sexual orientation.