Jaden McDaniels is on vacation right now after losing to the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference finals. The Minnesota Timberwolves forward is coming off a strong season after falling short of making it to the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, ready to bounce back next campaign and reach the big series.
Meanwhile, he's presumably getting ready for next season while his family enjoys having him more at home. Allison Audrey, McDaniels' girlfriend, celebrated a little victory earlier today, sharing an Instagram story about her baby boy, bragging about her mother's genes influencing her kid.
"Mekhi has brown hair. My mommy genes making moves rn," she wrote in the post.
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She followed that post with a picture of her mother, admitting that the woman claimed the kid would look like her during Audrey's pregnancy.
"I sweat all the talked about during my pregnancy is how he's going to look like her," Audrey added.
Audrey has shared moments of her pregnancy with fans on social media. Back in May, she shared a post showing details of the baby shower, saying that it was a great event and thanking all the people who showed up.
"Baby shower was a success!!! I was convinced to have one and so happy I did because it was amazing 💫 appreciate everyone who came out, recap video coming soon”.
Jaden McDaniel's girlfriend was very open about her pregnancy
Allison Audrey didn't hesitate to share moments of her process. While Jaden McDaniels and the Timberwolves tried to cruise to the NBA Finals, the woman supported him from the stands and shared her happiness with fans.
She showed her baby bump last month, going to an apparent public bathroom to announce the birth date was getting closer.
"Enjoying my last few weeks with baby bump," Audrey wrote.
She also showed her pre-pregnancy body at the gym, making it clear she couldn't wait to return and start working out again.
"Reminiscing 😭 I can't wait to get back in the gym!!!!" Audrey captioned her story.
Jaden McDaniels' girlfriend clapped back at one critic on social media
In the middle of her pregnancy, she found time to defend Jaden McDaniels, clapping back at fans who don't miss a chance to criticize the player.
“Yall sure do be ready to trade him when he doesn’t get to score a lot. lol so happy the team won! Goodnight!”
Jaden McDaniels and the Timberwolves have unfinished business after this season. But if they have this type of support again, they can go further in the NBA playoffs.
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