Is Austin Reaves good or just a feel good story? After some huge games, he’s been moved into the starting lineup during LA’s climb up the Western Conference playoff race. This detailed film breakdown & scouting report explores how the Lakers second-year guard has exploded onto the scene recently with his craft, feel, size and ball-handling.
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41 Comments
Is it too soon to ask if he’s better than lebron?
And they said Jerry West wouldn't be good in today's game.
Reaves is an incredible player, its his mind that elevates him to a higher level, LeBron knew, because he's smart too. Austin Power is his mind, no pun intended lol.
Amazing video! Never under look the physical appearance. He is very talented
They’ll trade him.
the Lakers better try to re-sign Reaves. because if they won't, another team absolutely will give him a bigger contract.
They jinxed that man.
Struggled to make shots against the OKC Thunder.
Austin is why I'm watching the Lakers again
If you’re a white player who can’t jump, and you can beat the doninant black players, you basically need to be a basketball genius and extremely skilled to boot. Very rare: Doncic, Bird, Jokic and just a little bit of Reeves 😂
Confidence in key in basketball
Linsanity but more longevity, good stuff
Check out our interview with Austin that just went live.
People still think LeBron makes them better?
Lakers better not F this up like they did with AC.
5:55
What bill Walton wanted his sone to be.
very nash like but taller
Boy is cold. He gives his heart out on the court and he's good at basketball.
Austin Reaves is HIM. He can pretty much do it all
lakers are definitely a better team without westbrick
I watched a vid the other day, not sure which vid it was, where they're saying that Reaves that the Lakers could only offer him $50mil over 4 years based on their salary cap. Based on his performances, unless he wants to stay not sure if that would be enough.
Excellent title! 😂
Reeves Teaming up with Bron is really a good opportunity for him
Also he always watch harden and tyoung on how they draw which is a bonus
because he plays next to lebron
He reminds me in some ways of Jeremy Lin and I would love to see a video from you on him.
Gsw championship ball movement next clip?
HBK is the future of the Lake Show
Wow thank you so much for this video 😍☺️he is very intelligent all around player that's why I'm a huge fan of AR15 ☺️😍
Disagree with your defense take. I do think he is an overall good defensive player all things considered, maybe just not at the 1 position. At the 2 his disruption, good position, size, and solid footspeed/quickness really shines. Shroeder should be guarding the 1 anyways
When LeBron’s back tho…
Well said
great video breakdown
I like the playstyle from Reeves. Just solid footwork in the paint. Looking like a veteran making these and one buckets off a classic up and under/fadeaway.
It´s great to see undrafted players like him and Alex Caruso work their way into valuable role players through hard work
I love this breakdown, well done sir. You just earned another subscriber 😊
It's like watching a point guard version of Jokic
Reaves is the perfect glue guy that great teams need. Glad he's getting more burn. He's earned it.
Hes Linning right now. Let him ball.
Could you imagine if he combined all this with a grownup haircut?? 🤯🤯🤯🤯 Sorry couldn't help it, I like the dude though.
MVP……….shows first clip missing a freethrow
Wishin lakers won't commit another mistake trading or letting this kid go. 😮💨😮💨