Former Playboy bunny Kendra Wilkinson marks son's 16th birthday with ex-NFL star Hank Baskett

Jackie Longo

Former Playboy bunny Kendra Wilkinson marks son's 16th birthday with ex-NFL star Hank Baskett image

Kendra Wilkinson and former NFL wide receiver Hank Baskett's oldest child, Hank Baskett Jr., is celebrating his sweet 16 today. 

The former Playboy bunny, 40, marked her son's milestone birthday in a sentimental post shared to Instagram on Thursday, Dec. 11. 

She included a recent photo of Hank Jr. Towering over on the basketball court as they stood side-by-side. 

The late Hugh Hefner's former girlfriend also shared a throwback photo of a younger Hank fishing, along with a snap of him cuddling his mom in a bed. 

"From the moment you took your first breath to your first basketball dunk…. Hank, you are just a phenomenal young man and I’m so blessed to be able to be there and watch you grow," Wilkinson captioned the post.

"Everyone around knows how humble, smart and of course athletic you are. Can’t believe you’re 16 yrs old today. Keep BALLIN…. We are all rooting for you," the ex Playboy Bunny continued, adding "Happy 16th birthday Hank!!!!" 

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Why fans are predicting the 16-year-old could be headed to the NBA

Wilkinson, a former reality television star who has recently begun a career in real estate, shares one other child, a daughter Alijah, 11, with her ex-husband, Hank, 43. 

It appears that basketball is Hank Jr.'s sport of choice, as the family is often seen sharing photos and videos of the youngster tearing up the court. 

Last month, Wilkinson shared a video of the 16-year-old sprinting down the court before dunking at one of his high school basketball games. 

"We won after a battle today. So beyond proud of my son @hank.baskett.iv," Wilkinson captioned the November 222 post on her Instagram feed. 

Fans were quick to comment on the 16-year-old's talent, with many predicting that he'll go on to be a professional athlete like his father. 

"He's amazing, Can't wait to watch him in college and then the NBA," one person commented on the video. 

"Wow Kendra, he's amazing," another person gushed. 

"He's an absolute Beast already," a third wrote. 

"He's got daddy's genes fosho," a fourth said. 

"Wow, sign him up with the Lakers," another added. 

"Kids a powerhouse," someone else said. 

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