"That's not Taylor Swift"- Lakers fans react to Austin Reaves' romantic pics with longtime girlfriend Jenna Barber

Austin Reaves is ensuring he's making the most of his offseason ahead of his fourth year in the NBA. The LA Lakers starter has earned a deserved break after a long year that saw him in action at the 2023 FIBA World Cup with Team USA, followed by an 87-game NBA season (five playoff games).

Along with his usual golfing adventures, Reaves seems to have spent quality time with his longtime girlfriend, Jenna Barber. Images of his vacation in a coastal region went viral on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday night. Reaves and his girlfriend clicked romantic pics together as she was seen kissing him on the cheek on a beach. Here are the images (via LeBronchitis on X):

It was probably the first time most Lakers fans saw Reaves' girlfriend, as the Lakers player has preferred to keep his love life private.

One fan joked about the rumors linking Austin Reaves with pop sensation Taylor Swift from a year ago, saying:

"Thats not taylor swift"

"That's my demon," wrote another.

More reactions followed:

(Source: LeBronchitis on X)

Austin Reaves has preferred to keep his love life private amid his rise to fame. Meanwhile, his girlfriend, Jenna Barber, seemingly has been open about the relationship. She frequently posts pics with him on Facebook.

Barber has attended several Lakers games and is often on the road with the Lakers' guard. Here are some of her posts with Reaves:

(Source: Jeanna Barber's Facebook)

(Source: Jenna Barber's Facebook)

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Austin Reaves' girlfriend Jenna Barber was in the same high school

Austin Reaves' girlfriend, Jenna Barber, attended the same high school and college as the Lakers player. According to her Facebook profile, Jenna went to Cedar Ridge High School in Newark, Arkansas, Austin's hometown. That's where their romantic relationship came to fruition.

(Source: Jeanna Barber's IG)

Reaves' basketball journey saw him leave Arkansas and join Wichita State out of high school. He played there for two years before transferring to Oklahoma for the final two seasons of his college career.

Jenna, on the other hand, stayed in town, attending the University of Arkansas. She's currently studying at Logan College of Chiropractic.

Austin Reaves will enter his fourth NBA season with the LA Lakers this upcoming season. He enjoyed a breakout year in 2023-24, averaging 15.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.5 assists, shooting on 49/37/85 splits.

He's an integral part of the team next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis, earning the tag of a cult hero among the Lakers fan base for his exploits in his young career.