Some NBA fans think Austin Reaves is a future All-Star, and some think he only gets as much attention as he does because he plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Anybody playing next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis is going to be under a microscope, but how much of the spotlight does Austin Reaves deserve? With how Austin Reaves has been performing for Team USA FIBA exhibition games so far, he’s gotten some increased attention lately.
But how good is Austin Reaves, actually?
We got to see him step up big time late in the season for the Lakers when they were without LeBron James, who was out recovering from a foot injury. Not only did Reaves elevate his own play, but he proved that he was capable of playing as the lead guard alongside Anthony Davis.
The Lakers resigning Austin Reaves, who was an unrestricted free agent this offseason, was a huge boost to their potential heading into the future. There was the fear he could’ve gotten snatched up by the San Antonio Spurs if they offered him the max, but the LA Lakers got lucky, signing him to a very team-friendly contract. If Reaves can even become 50% of what his ceiling might be, then they’re going to be in good shape.
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32 Comments
How many points and assists does Austin Reaves average next season?👇
Boy is only but 18 years old, dont judge him yet
Every play and series that involves Austin reeves seems to be forced I feel like he can’t get any better looks like he’s at his peak.
Ginobili second coming.
Better than gordan hayward
I'm a warriors fan, and as long as he keeps doing what he's doing he's definitely an all star. Perennial all star
Herb Jones is my favourite player and I’m still amazed how good his defensive stats look sometimes
The Goat 🐐
We are going to find out this upcoming season.
Why didn't spurs for lakers to spend more?
He was played better than D Angelo Russell
I’m a lakers fan.. but I don’t see reaves as a perennial all star
He may be a one offer all star or something, but I see him as a high level role player.. which every good team needs
damn great video as always man. super glad to listen to u on the shootaround nowadays as well!
The internet is overrating him, calling him a top 5 SG from a solid playoff run…..
I think he’s close to the Jordan Poole, Tyler Herro, Tyrese Maxey tier of player. He could average 18-22 a night, passes the ball well, knows how to get to the line.
Name a more well rounded white boy .. I’ll wait ? Shoot get to the line hit 3s dribble and pass.. I’ll wait
I like AR15. I think he’s a legit bucket and I wouldn’t be surprised if he makes an All Star appearance or two in his career
How good is AR15? Depends how jealous you are.
I think he's a very good player, solid B+. I remember watching him in the 21-22 season when LA was just sad, but every single time I saw him on the court he was giving 110% and hustling. That translated to him being even better in the 22-23 season. Really looking forward to what the 23-24 season holds for him. If he's averaging 30 minutes with 20+ points as starting PG with Bron at the 3 or 4, that is going to be terrifying for the west.
Other people tell me Austin DOES get targeted on Defense!
I got to the point where I expected contact on the way up on my shot, and I got good at it. I was pretty good at that point (shooting very well) and that's what I think is going on with Austin. He's got experience that others just don't have even though it looks a.little clunky.
Goran Dragic caliber player
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Yoo that was literally perfect analysis and projection good ish my man !!
Props to Phil Handy the 🐐
I don't even know how people are rating him. LOL. There's very little to go off. He makes good decisions on offense and gets a lot of assists and hits a high percentage of open 3s. He plays hard on D, but isn't quick enough for a lot of the elite guards in the league. But he's long and can make up for it. On offense he isn't going to blow by anyone either, but he uses picks really well, uses his body to shield… He's solid. He's not going to be a star, but he should be able to have a good career. He is smart about his footwork in the paint, pump fakes, and is going to get some FTs. Great find, but some people are going nuts on what he is.
If anyone thinks he’s overrated u dont watch basketball u dont know basketball probably never played basketball
Put him as a second option he a average 20 plus easy
He reminds me of Shaun Livingstone
It’s still to early 😂😂
Top 15 IQ in the league.
I dis agree with you he has played a gains tax 1 players and made his shots I been a Lakers fan for 46 years