San Antonio Spurs Announcer Jacob Tobey Dismissed Amid Affair Allegations

Jacob Tobey, the play-by-play announcer for the San Antonio Spurs, has been dismissed following allegations of an affair with Loren Waters, sister of player Lindy Waters III. The controversy erupted after Tobey's girlfriend exposed the affair on social media. Loren Waters, an accomplished filmmaker, has gained recognition for her work focusing on Indigenous culture. This incident has brought both Tobey's professional life and Waters' personal life into the spotlight, raising questions about their future endeavors.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 10, 2026, 14:44 IST

Jacob Tobey's Dismissal from Spurs

Jacob Tobey, the play-by-play announcer for the San Antonio Spurs, has reportedly been let go following allegations of an affair with Loren Waters, the sister of Spurs player Lindy Waters III. As reported by a sports news outlet, the 29-year-old Tobey's dismissal came after his girlfriend allegedly revealed the affair through posts on his Instagram account. The outlet noted, "Jacob Tobey is out as the Spurs' play-by-play announcer after his girlfriend accused him of cheating on her with the sister of a player on the team." It was mentioned that the girlfriend shared details about the alleged infidelity on Tobey's Instagram story late at night.

On July 7, a post on Tobey's Instagram Story appeared to be made by another individual, stating, "This is my girlfriend of six years. But I cheated on her with Loren Waters. So feel free to continue following me if you really think I'm a good guy because I'm not. :)" Another post allegedly depicted Tobey sharing a kiss with a woman in a photo booth, captioned, "Me and the new girl Loren Waters :)." These screenshots quickly circulated online before being removed. Following the incident, Tobey made his Instagram and X accounts private, and his LinkedIn profile also became inactive. Loren Waters has similarly set her Instagram account to private.

Who is Loren Waters?

Loren Waters: Acclaimed Filmmaker

Loren Waters is a talented filmmaker and producer of Cherokee and Kiowa descent from Oklahoma, known for her focus on Indigenous identity, culture, and community. She is the founder of Waters Media, where she serves as a director, producer, and casting professional, dedicated to creating authentic representations of Indigenous communities and collaborating with Native artists and storytellers. Throughout her career, Waters has received significant recognition, including a spot on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list and being featured among Filmmaker Magazine's 25 New Faces of Independent Film.

Waters also holds the position of Executive Director at the Lindy Waters III Foundation, which aims to support Native youth and Indigenous communities through various initiatives. Her notable projects include Reservation Dogs, Fancy Dance, and The Lowdown, where she contributed as an extras casting director. Her short documentary Tiger won the Short Film Special Jury Award for Directing at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and achieved Academy Award-qualifying status. Additionally, her work has been showcased at SXSW and Hot Docs. Waters is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and has received numerous accolades, including the Princess Grace Film Honoraria Award, the Tulsa Artist Fellowship for 2026–2028, the New York Foundation for the Arts Anonymous Was a Woman Environmental Art Grant, and the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation LIFT Award. While recent allegations have drawn attention to her personal life, her public image has largely been shaped by her accomplishments as an Indigenous filmmaker and producer.