NBA forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. revealed that he met his girlfriend amid a tequila-fueled scramble on draft night, according to an interview published on August 6, 2025.
Jaquez said the liquor-laden atmosphere created an unexpected opportunity for the pair to connect while the draft proceedings unfolded in chaotic fashion. He did not elaborate on the exact location or circumstances, but noted that the mix of high stakes and flowing tequila helped break the ice.
The 22-year-old added that the encounter quickly turned into a deeper relationship, crediting the spontaneous environment of the NBA Draft for bringing them together.
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Source: New York Post
