Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves recently uncovered the origins of the summer rumors linking him romantically to pop icon Taylor Swift, write Melissa Rohlin of FOX Sports.
Reaves, who hails from a small town in Arkansas, addressed the surreal experience, sharing that the whole ordeal turned into a playful joke circulating among his family and friends.
The false narrative gained significant traction after a tweet from a Clippers employee playfully suggested a romance between Reaves and Swift, triggering a widespread online sensation that drew millions of views and left Reaves bemused by the unexpected attention.
“Woooooooow,” was Reaves reaction when learning the Clippers connection of the rumors. “That’s crazy. That’s actually funny.”
While the episode created waves across social media and the news cycle, Reaves maintained a good-humored perspective, recognizing the absurdity of the claim and the contrasting worlds of an Arkansas farm and Swift’s superstar lifestyle.
Despite the amusement surrounding the incident, Reaves expressed gratitude for the continued support from his close-knit community and acknowledged the playful nature of the rumors, underscoring the light-hearted atmosphere it fostered.
