Home/NBA

USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

In the era of smartphones and social media, almost every NBA star is active on several platforms. This has brought a significant change to how superstars interact with their fans. It helps celebrities to share their take clearly without the semblance of a Chinese whisper. On the other hand, the fans get the opportunity to get a glimpse of how these stars lead their life. However, sometimes, it is more than just a glimpse of their lifestyle. And that was the case with the Minnesota Timberwolves star Austin Rivers.

While some celebrities are worried about the lack of privacy because of social media, some are very open to sharing more information. While with the New York Knicks, Rivers shared an exciting video clip of his girlfriend.

NBA fans are not impressed with Rivers’ girlfriend

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Some NBA superstars do not shy away from sharing their interactions with their girlfriends, wives, and family. Superstar LeBron James has shared some hilarious clips of his wife and family over the years on social media. Similarly, Austin Rivers turned to social media to share his girlfriend’s annoyance with him. Apparently, his girlfriend, Audreyana Michelle, was unhappy with Rivers because he wanted to play basketball despite coming home after a long road trip. Furthermore, it was his day off.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by hoopsxcenter (@hoopsxcenter)

He wrote, “Real athletes know these problems… She mad I wanna go hoop on my day off… and we(squad) just got back from long road trip. lol and yeah this is real…”

The footage did not reveal his girlfriend’s face because she was unaware of Rivers recording the incident. Despite her annoyance, he still headed to play some basketball. As the video clip was recently posted on Instagram by a fan account, many fans gave their take. Here are some reactions:

“He?s not that into you .”

“Not supporting the grind is crazy”

“Leave her lol”

“He got his priorities straight”

“She got to go”

“TRADE HER TO THE PISTONS”

READ MOREFans Somehow Drag in Ja Morant?s Teammate After Ugly Fight at NBA Game Gets Multiple Players Suspended

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Even though Rivers was joking about the whole situation, not every fan was. Many fans commented that the guard should leave his girlfriend because of her reaction. The couple welcomed their son in 2021. Rivers had his first child with Brittany Hotard in 2018.

Austin Rivers’ recent altercation?

Austin Rivers shared this hilarious footage during his time with the New York Knicks for the 2020-21 season. He recently made the headlines for his altercation with Mo Bamba when the Minnesota Timberwolves faced the Orlando Magic. He then took to social media again to share his frustration.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

WATCH THIS STORYWill Gary Payton II Play for Stephen Curry?s Warriors?

What do you think about the throwback video of Austin Rivers? Let us know in the comments.