Russell Wilson is being hailed as the best stepfather after he proudly boasted about his sons being ballers. Though Russell is not Future Jr.’s biological father, he has been more present in his life since marrying his mother, Ciara. In a new photo posted on Instagram, Russell hailed his sons, Future and Win, for being ballers.

He boasted that “Future hit 3 homers”. He then added that he is “thankful” that he gets to “raise & teach them how to be boys and become men”.

Ciara reacted to the post with several heart emojis.

Other Instagram users reacted by hailing Russell for stepping up as a father in Future’s life.

Future, the eldest of the singer’s four children, turned 10 on Sunday, May 19, and his proud parents couldn’t resist heaping their love and admiration on him in a couple of heartfelt Instagram posts.

His proud mother, who shares Future Jr. with her ex-partner, rapper Future (born Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn), posted a compilation of videos and photos of her boy that shows him soon after his birth up until recent days.

There sweet video also shows her boy taking part in karate, horseback riding and billiards, along with some more personal moments involving the family like his mom’s birthday and being a loving big brother to sisters Sienna, seven, and Amora, five months, and brother Win, three.

His stepdad jumped into the comments section of his wife’s post to share some love for Future on his big and special day.

‘The BEST!!! We love you so much! God’s love, anointing, and blessing is all over you! God First Always! Mom & Dad are so proud of you!’ Wilson, 35, shared.

The 12-year NFL veteran, who heading into his first year with Pittsburgh, would also share more sweet sentiments on his own Instagram page.

‘Happy Bday Future! The big 10!! We are so proud of you & so grateful for you. You are our biggest blessing,’ the former Seattle Seahawks star wrote to his stepson.

‘An amazing son! The best big brother!! An absolute baller! So kind and loving! Keep shining. Keep loving. It is our greatest joy watching you grow into the young man God created you to be! I can’t believe it’s been 10 years!

The Cincinnati, Ohio native concluded,  ‘God is good! We love you forever!!! @Ciara’

Most of the images in Wilson’s tribute show him alongside the birthday boy over the years in his various uniforms for baseball, basketball and football.