Jacob Tobey is out as the Spurs’ lead play-by-play announcer. This departure follows social media accusations alleging he cheated on his girlfriend with the sister of a player on the team, sources told Front Office Sports. A post accusing Tobey of having an affair with the sister of a Spurs player went viral on social media this week.
Multiple posts accusing Tobey of the affair were shared on his Instagram account earlier this week. These posts quickly went viral across various social media platforms. In a subsequent post on her own social media account, Tobey’s girlfriend indicated she was responsible for the posts on his account and confirmed their relationship is now over.
Allegations Emerge on Social Media
Sources have confirmed that Jacob Tobey is no longer in his role as the Spurs’ lead play-by-play announcer. The accusation centred on Tobey having an affair with the sister of a Spurs player, which gained widespread attention online. Reps for the Spurs and Tobey could not immediately be reached for comment regarding these developments.
Tobey’s Background and the High-Profile Vacancy
Tobey, recognised as a talented young announcer, has been calling Spurs games since 2024. He was previously featured on Front Office Sports’s list of rising young play-by-play broadcasters last year. Prior to his tenure in the Spurs’ booth, Tobey worked at 9NEWS in Denver and provided play-by-play for outlets including Fox Sports and the Pac-12 Network.
The vacancy created by Tobey’s departure is considered one of the most appealing team announcer jobs in recent memory. This is primarily because the Spurs reached the NBA Finals this past season. Furthermore, the team features an electric young core, which includes notable players such as Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper.
The situation began with posts shared on Jacob Tobey’s Instagram account, followed by his girlfriend’s confirmation of their relationship’s end on her social media. Neither the Spurs nor Tobey’s representatives were immediately available to comment on the matter.