Austin Reaves Accountable For Poor Play In Loss To Pistons

[@larryg9274]

Reaves played terrible on both sides of the ball. For two seasons, the Lakers have tried this experiment to play him as a point guard. He’s NOT a good ball handler, especially under pressure. The occasional behind the back dribble or pass that excites fans can’t make up for all the turnovers that he makes in that role. The Lakers need a “real” point guard (who can also play defense) so Austin can play his natural 2-guard role.

[@50Nobody50]

Still pretending to be a point guard. This must be some of that genius understanding of the game that JJ and his Bron have in action.

[@paulgriffin8674]

When is Rob Pelinka gonna realize Austin Reaves is not the option? Has anyone noticed this guy CAN'T dribble that good!! Why are the Lakers holding on this overrated bum?

[@warrenbailey1473]

He is trying to HiM #3 by trying to compete against DLO and be Superman…Someone needs to realize Reaves is not a team player

[@royalbloodline5610]

This dude cannot handle ball pressure. He should either be on the bench or traded period.

[@50Nobody50]

well, he isn't a point guard, so there's that.

[@royalbloodline5610]

@ I’m very aware of that but not the lakers

[@FreelanceGaming]

Turnover Machine😂

[@Skais834]

He is not a START PG or SG if you want to be a contender. As long as the Lakers have him like the 3RD OPTION Im not having anything but PLAY IN FRANCHISE. He is a bench player, 6th man type. Not a start level calliber.

[@SirButtah]

Austin played well despite the turnovers. I would say overall the entire team could have made a play here or there that changed the outcome, but they really did play a good game of basketball other than the tos. Shot it well, had bench production, rebounded, got to the line, played good half court defense particularly when Davis was on the floor, had a Bron takeover late. That wasn't a bad game overall. Bad game with the turnovers, but the Pistons have now scored over 100 points of turnovers in the past 3 games. Gotta give them credit too. They've done the same to 3 straight opponents. Allow this to be a learning experience for teams that play aggressive on traps and passing lanes. The season is made to get better. Grow and keep going!

[@chancelor-k4i]

i thought i was a decent game too people so quick to hate but its still pretty early in the season there are gonna be games where you just get out played and the guards for the pistons just outplayed us

[@johndignan64]

Seems to have off games. Maybe stop playing golf and focus on your next opponent. Should’ve seen this coming from Detroit.

[@beggerking]

He is admirable that he is willing to admit a bad game. But What's the point of blaming one one person for one game? Just win the next one. AR played well dispite the turnovers... Imo he should be shooting the ball not passing in the ball that last possession.

[@kayettaburrows6309]

Reaves has his flaws just like any nba player. But he is the only third option that actually shows up. He needs to clean up the turnovers but geesh we can’t win it all. We win some we lose some. Move foward and improve on your mistakes

[@steven7297]

he had the whole second half to fix it and remained the same

[@SSJRome]

A competent team would have this man slotted as at least a 6th option off the bench

[@Filmersalago]

More like the 8th man on the bench. Imagine him on the Celtics or the Thunder. Dude went undrafted for a reason and the Lakers haven’t won close to anything with him on the roster. Pritchard > Reaves by a mile.

[@SSJRome]

@ … but Pritchard isn’t the 8th man on the Celtics bench 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@sloughcloud7547]

A competent team would trade this guy 😆

[@PacksVlog]

That's what the Lakers will gain because the GM is stubborn and doesn't want to trade because the Lakers are strong and the Lakers are funny.

[@Filmersalago]

Most overrated player in the league and it’s not even close.

[@Jonathan-pp3du]

Delusional Laker fans will tell you he's better than De'Aaron Fox

[@marquettegloves9907]

Delusional youtubers will tell you Lakers fans said that

[@Oscarneilo]

no ones saying that bud

[@Jonathan-pp3du]

@@Oscarneilo Yes they have said that, "bud". I've debated a lot of them that have said it.

[@Jonathan-pp3du]

@@marquettegloves9907 Delusional Laker fans have said it and even more delusional Lakers fans will pretend no one said it. Hint...

[@Jonathan-pp3du]

@@marquettegloves9907 Delusional Laker fans will pretend nobody said it...

[@bebes-q2t]

These are the games that bite u in the ass when u wonder y ur sitting for a spot in play in

[@benitojrmanzon1648]

He's attitude becoming as if an ace Lakers players. You have to stay low and make focus in your improvement.

[@carlosfernandoasencio2105]

How the f do the Lakers lose to the pistons

[@claytong.8251]

Turnovers

[@malXmusic100]

Twice

[@newnormal9237]

STOP THE EXCUSES!😂😂😂 It's TWICE! So it's not a fluke! 😂😂😂

[@claytong.8251]

@@newnormal9237 what excuses, it is what it is. Over 28 points given because turnovers. That game should not have been that close

[@gp04092]

@@claytong.8251they got beat bad the first time they played too Yall think y’all playing last years pistons and can’t admit that this is a good team

[@rockyraccoon6861]

Just a reminder AD was a no show in the 4th, with zero points.

[@harrytv8302]

It was ARs fault because his team mates were wide open but he did not want to pass the ball.

[@FreelanceGaming]

Do not worry, JJ loves u. Hahahah.

[@steven7297]

wont be the last time he does that bs work on your body

[@Xavier_Breaking_Bad]

I love Austin, but he needs to be more careful with the ball.

[@yualwayslyng3701]

We got to get DK back in the mix wake up jj redick

[@romeosira3665]

Careless with the ball all night

[@CB-ns6sy]

Bro if they are gonna blitz you off the pick n roll they you should know the backside is gonna be wide open. Just back out the double and make the skip pass or hit the short roll. Common AR. You are better than thiss.

[@samthomas3383]

You make it sound easy😂 i get at its core its a simple game of putting the ball in the hoop.But lets be real he doesn’t have true Pg skills which is what he was asked to have tonight and other games this season. And crazy thing is I love AR too i wish he wasnt put in this position by JJ and the staff

[@hurelulgaenkhtur7626]

Trade this bum already

[@nathanharris3787]

The lakers already said he not getting traded please stop no trade will help

[@hurelulgaenkhtur7626]

@nathanharris3787 trades helps teams look at dallas now and nyk better playing last year

[@nathanharris3787]

@hurelulgaenkhtur7626 they have a great gm we don't so no trades will happen

[@hurelulgaenkhtur7626]

@@nathanharris3787 lol this gm sucks he didnt do anythin last 2 years

[@Jonathan-pp3du]

​@@nathanharris3787How do you know it won't help? He's far from irreplaceable.

[@618Prez]

Scapegoat

[@marquettegloves9907]

You absolutely didn't watch the full game. Austin was a turnover machine tonight. And not just regular turnovers, but turnovers at half court leading directly to fast break layups. His carelessness was a huge part of keeping Detroit in the game, especially 1st half. Lakers were shooting 60% at the half, but only up by 2 in large part due to him. His plus minus had nothing to do with him playing well, and he's doing the right thing taking accountability.

[@Jonathan-pp3du]

@@618Prez Delusional Reaves fan alert...

[@618Prez]

@@marquettegloves9907 LeBron had the worst plus minus on the team

[@618Prez]

@@Jonathan-pp3du LeBron had the worst plus minus on the team

[@teresamcgee-vd2uc]

​@@618Prezno he didn't derp. And no way you don't know how box plus minus works.

[@MYSONMYBUDDY]

Same lackadaisical effort! I think the locker room is divided & poisoned you know who?

[@teresamcgee-vd2uc]

It wasn't poisoned when they were winning tho👌🤡

[@BigDawgT309]

Reaves could never do any wrong by me it’s obvious he is the franchise player let’s rebuild around him already 🙏