Doug Kramer shares emotional video montage and message for son Gavin’s 13th birthday

Published 16 Jan 2026

by Triz Pereña

3 min read

Doug Kramer celebrated the 13th birthday of Gavin, his youngest child with Chesca Garcia, by sharing a heartfelt social media post
The celebrity dad shared a montage of his son’s life from babyhood to his current stage as a confident young man
In the accompanying message, the proud father expressed his joy in watching Gavin grow into an amazing and confident servant leader
He also highlighted Gavin’s infectious laugh, playful personality, and the special bond the boy shares with both his parents and his sisters

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Doug Kramer recently took to social media to celebrate a milestone for his family—the 13th birthday of his only son and youngest child with his wife, Chesca Garcia, Gavin.

Doug Kramer shares emotional video montage and message for son Gavin’s 13th birthday (@dougkramer) — Photo: Doug Kramer (@dougkramer)
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Sharing a touching reel that chronicled Gavin’s journey from a baby to a confident young teenager, Doug offered a heartfelt message highlighting the boy’s personality, achievements, and the special bond they share.

In the post published on Thursday, January 15, Doug began by expressing his joy over this new chapter in their lives:

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“We officially have 3 teenagers now! Gavin turned 13 today and we feel so blessed to see him grow and mature in so many ways.”

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He then shared a playful reflection on Gavin’s relationship with his parents:

“Just want to say... He's a daddy's boy more than mama's! Haha But Gavin definitely gets the best qualities from us!”

Doug praised his son’s character and personal growth, emphasizing his confidence and leadership qualities:

“He's an amazing son, a confident young man and a growing servant leader. We love you so much, Gavin!”

The proud father continued by celebrating Gavin’s joyful personality and his natural connection with younger children:

“May you always laugh heartily—it's so infectious! Continue being the playful Kuya who all the little kids love always!”

Doug also acknowledged Gavin’s role in the family as a loving brother and a dependable presence at home:

“We pray that you will always be the sweet boy you are to your mama and papa! The loving and understanding brother to your sisters! The home buddy and simple guy of the family.”

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With a touch of humor, he recalled Gavin’s playful side, including their fun father-son routines:

“Loves his papa 'rage beating' him and asks for it! But doesn't get pikon! Mama's favorite squezzy!”

He concluded the message with a heartfelt declaration of love and pride for his son:

“Happy Birthday to the best boy we could ever ask for! We saved the best for last and his name is Gavin Phoenix!”

Fans quickly reacted to the post, commenting on Gavin’s growth and the touching bond he shares with his family. Doug’s message highlighted both his pride as a father and the warmth of their household as Gavin enters his teenage years.

Watch the reel below:

Doug Kramer is a former professional basketball player in the Philippines who played college basketball for the Ateneo Blue Eagles before being drafted into the PBA in 2007. During his career, he played for several teams, including Air21 Express and Ginebra, and was admired for his hard work until retiring in 2019. Off the court, Doug is known as the head of "Team Kramer," a social media-famous family with his wife, Chesca Garcia, and their three children, Kendra, Scarlett, and Gavin. Through family vlogs, photos, and endorsements, Team Kramer became one of the most followed celebrity families in the Philippines.