What started as a series of cryptic Instagram Stories has spiraled into one of the NBA's most talked-about off-court sagas, and it has cost a young broadcaster his job. Jacob Tobey, the play-by-play voice of the San Antonio Spurs, is reportedly out after social media posts accused him of having an affair with the sister of a Spurs player.
According to Front Office Sports, Tobey is no longer with the Spurs organization. Neither the team nor Tobey has offered a public explanation, but the timing points directly to a scandal that erupted on July 7.
A hacked account and a viral confession
The drama began late that evening when Tobey's Instagram Story suddenly posted what appeared to be a personal admission. The post claimed the broadcaster had cheated on his girlfriend of six years with Loren Waters, the sister of Spurs guard Lindy Waters III. A second Story allegedly showed Tobey kissing a woman inside a photo booth, identifying her as Loren Waters. An older post was also edited to include the hashtag #cheater.
Screenshots spread like wildfire across X and Instagram before the posts were deleted. Many online speculated that someone had hacked Tobey's account, but no official confirmation has emerged.
Since the incident, Tobey has made both his Instagram and X accounts private, and his LinkedIn profile appears to have been removed.
Unverified allegations
It's important to note that none of these allegations have been independently verified. No public evidence confirms who posted the messages or whether Tobey's account was indeed compromised. Loren Waters and Lindy Waters III have not commented publicly.
This lack of clarity hasn't stopped the story from dominating NBA gossip circles, but it raises questions about how quickly a career can be derailed by unconfirmed claims.
A career cut short
Tobey joined the Spurs broadcast team before the 2024-25 season and quickly became one of the youngest television voices in the league. Now, less than two years later, an alleged relationship and a viral Instagram scandal appear to have ended his tenure almost overnight.
For a franchise like the Spurs, known for its stability and low-drama culture, this kind of off-court distraction is unusual. The team has not indicated whether Tobey's departure was a firing, a resignation, or a mutual parting.
As the story continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder of how quickly personal lives can become public—and how little verification is needed for a scandal to take on a life of its own.
