San Antonio Spurs play-by-play announcer Jacob Tobey is no longer with the organization following allegations of an affair involving the sister of a team player, according to reporting from Front Office Sports. The allegations surfaced earlier this week after screenshots of an Instagram story, reportedly posted from Tobey’s own account, were widely circulated on social media.
Social Media Allegations and Organizational Departure
The controversy began when an Instagram story, seemingly uploaded to Tobey’s account overnight, featured a photograph of the broadcaster and his girlfriend. The post included a written claim that Tobey had been unfaithful with Loren Waters, the sister of Spurs player Lindy Waters III. The message stated, “This is my girlfriend of six years but I cheated on her with Loren Waters. @lorenkwatrs,” and added, “feel free to continue following me if you really think I’m a good guy because I’m not. :)”
While the post was removed by the following morning, screenshots were reposted to Reddit on Tuesday. Loren Waters is a filmmaker whose relation to the Spurs player is confirmed through her social media presence. Neither Tobey nor Spurs Sports & Entertainment have publicly addressed the specific details of the situation, though reports confirm Tobey is no longer with the organization.
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Broadcasting Career and Spurs Tenure
Tobey joined the Spurs’ broadcast team in 2024, quickly becoming one of the NBA’s youngest lead play-by-play voices. His tenure in San Antonio was marked by a contract extension signed in June, where he expressed his commitment to the franchise. “I love this city and community and I’m excited to continue to be along for the ride. Thank you,” Tobey said in a social media post at the time of the announcement.
Before his time with the Spurs, Tobey built a career across several markets. A 2018 graduate of Suffolk University, he previously worked at KJRH in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he first met Lindy Waters III while the player was a guard at Oklahoma State. His resume also includes roles at Denver television station 9NEWS, where he covered the Nuggets, Broncos, Colorado Rockies, and Avalanche, as well as play-by-play assignments for Fox Sports and the Pac-12 Network.
Impact on the Spurs Broadcast Team
The departure of Tobey leaves a significant vacancy in the Spurs’ media operations. Following the team’s run to the NBA Finals this past season and the development of a young core including Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper, the play-by-play role is expected to be one of the most sought-after team broadcasting jobs in professional sports.
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As the organization moves forward, it faces the task of replacing a broadcaster who had been positioned as a rising talent within the league. While the Spurs have not issued a formal statement regarding the transition, the sudden nature of the separation underscores the volatility of high-profile broadcasting roles when personal matters intersect with professional responsibilities.
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