Austin Reaves Playing Streetball in the NBA

[@Hicko]

Will austin reaves ever be an all star ?

[@supremegreens707]

nope

[@supremegreens707]

actually maybe

[@wagwan6ix-topic726]

Someday he will💯

[@Hicko]

@@wagwan6ix-topic726 i believe 🙏🙏🙏

[@osnsenior7218]

yes

[@JamesFrederickGutierrez]

Bro reaves behind the back is on point 💥🔥

[@jamesnguyen7069]

Hung out w russbrick too mych 😂

[@ArticularsCA]

Pause

[@sonnyf2324]

Yea but it’s kinda his only move 😂😂

[@LeeCampbell6581]

J will had them behind the backs, the man could fling it the length of the court lol

[@kaliefhampton2483]

​@@ArticularsCA big pause lol

[@rivasman123]

This dude has so much potential. I hope he keeps developing his game and remains an important piece to the lakers

[@everyneed3959]

He already peaked

[@tengille]

As other comment said, he's 26. If he was

[@EeDeeReacts]

Every time AR has a fresh haircut, he goes off for a few games hahahha

[@KESDAGOAT23]

fr tho

[@shipwreck8847]

BOI just needs daily haircuts.

[@highsensefn1449]

this is true, he got his beard shave before todays game and drop a triple double 😂

[@Mark-rt6fy]

@@highsensefn1449 does he have more body hair for the next game?

[@gorganhorn6872]

Spider man playing basketball like this. Makes sense.

[@fergusonhobbyfarm4567]

At first when you watch him play you might say … “he’s just lucky” but then these videos of his repeated “luck” show up and you realize the guy has a unique ability to make crazy plays and score!

[@doncardi8699]

Lucky? He in the league.

[@CrescentStatesFacts]

@@doncardi8699 You're Right But He Wasn't Drafted. He was Overlooked by Every Other Team The Lakers Saw Potential and Signed Him. So The Fact That He's in the League is In Fact Lucky.

[@top5unknown596]

Lol you didn't have to watch this video to know he's better than most lol . Any baller can see he's really good n has a unique style of play .

[@h1t0k1r1]

@@CrescentStatesFactshe could’ve been drafted. There was some interview he did that I think Detroit was gonna take him but AR wanted to play for LA cuz he’s a Kobe fan and I think he decided to go undrafted so he could choose LA. He bet on himself.

[@antgeeze7129]

Yea this video shows his crazy🎉

[@louie115]

what a throwback! never heard of this kid. but then again I stopped watching NBA in the early 90s. the new Pistol Pete! we need more basketball like this.

[@sndkfnsknlfdsklnsdk1070]

Came to say this, Maravich vibes!

[@steelshotproductions]

This is EXACTLY what I was gonna say

[@terribletimmy2]

Exactly who I thought of as well. The Pistol is back

[@CombatmodeMMA]

such a fun player to watch

[@dwaynebeamon5105]

Yeah I think AR maybe a whole step behind j will but he's a way better at scoring ..I like AR myself

[@chucklesthered2338]

Damn that boy is good!

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Today's players can't guard anybody 🤣 They can't guard slow pudgy players like Doncic and Jokic...they can't even guard nobody's like Austin Reaves. Just imagine what Shaq, Jordan, Kobe, Dominique, Iverson, Wilt, Bird, Barkley, Malone, Wilt, Hakeem, Kareem, Magic, T-Mac, Carmelo, Kemp, Grant Hill, David Robinson, Karl Malone, Iceman Gervin, Elgin Baylor, Reggie Miller, etc would do to the weak defense of today’s era. They would dominate today's players because of the rules and the lack of emphasis on defense

[@seeya101oliASWHDFIL]

@@FreedomFighter2112 It's just the rules. That defensive 3 seconds takes away the old rim protection. Let's be honest though. These guys are able to show a lot more of their skills. Coaches used to have the clamps on creativity.

[@YoutubeDictatorship2024]

This is the first footage I’ve seen in over 20 years that actually reminds me of being a kid watching the NBA in the 90s

[@thephilosopher7173]

This was like watching a white version of Jordan lol

[@josemanuelcaballero1162]

@@thephilosopher7173 Pete Maravich.

[@aksin7022]

Lebron's trust in AR has enhanced his confidence and game..

[@TheTurbineEngineer]

Those two seem to have a good vibe

[@RodneyPillows]

Le Balco " I need more help"😂

[@king-ghost1027]

Lefraud gonna trade him watch

[@mountainskys]

They are better without LaBronda and his fake "ankle injury".

[@treewisps4085]

you barely see Lebron in any of these clips. obviously he doesn't play like this as much when he plays with him

[@MathieuPilot]

Switching hands during jumpshot is the thing that impressed me most. Can't remember any other player who would do a mid range left handed jumpshot because his right hand side is contested

[@mastod0n1]

Larry Bird

[@MathieuPilot]

@@mastod0n1 Oh right. He was so good at that also

[@brianjones6465]

Larry Bird made tons of left hand, one hand off glasses floaters from all over the court. DO NOT FORGET THE LEGEND. EVERY DUDE IN THE NBA LITERALLY FEARED HIM

[@Sorkijan]

Larry Bird, but that's about it

[@Sorkijan]

@@brianjones6465 Bird shot a whole game left handed and put up 38 pts. Dude is another level. So funny when I hear people talk GOAT and he's not involved in the discussion.

[@gamefreak700]

He's just soooo good 🥺🥺🥺

[@利新锋]

I’m like that I like this guy so much🎉

[@winifredjpittman7551]

Reaves is handling that ball 🏀, and passing classical Bron style, man you are an asset!

[@737smartin]

Has uncanny ability to move his body around his handling of the ball while accelerating rapidly/changing directions. He flows like water, defying expectations. 😮

[@MrDef3y3]

Reeves perfect compliment to the Lakeshow! Appreciate his game!

[@mr.t107]

Dlo and AR are the most entertaining on the team

[@Falconi-ow1xw]

DArvin literally went with Prince and Reddish over them lmao

[@nicksin7902]

And they hangout the most

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Today's players can't guard anybody 🤣 They can't guard slow pudgy players like Doncic and Jokic...they can't even guard nobody's like Austin Reaves. Just imagine what Shaq, Jordan, Kobe, Dominique, Iverson, Wilt, Bird, Barkley, Malone, Wilt, Hakeem, Kareem, Magic, T-Mac, Carmelo, Kemp, Grant Hill, David Robinson, Karl Malone, Iceman Gervin, Elgin Baylor, Reggie Miller, etc would do to the weak defense of today’s era. They would dominate today's players because of the rules and the lack of emphasis on defense

[@utenteantimoralismo8549]

​​​@@FreedomFighter2112 Bird played in the "iron era" and was considered as Jokic and Doncic, very skilled and smart with the ball, but slow and not so much athletic. Yet he completely owned and dominated the league made by every name on your list. So Doncic and Jokic would have shined too at that time, maybe less, but still shining

[@garygallant5390]

Because DLo and AR are defensive liability. They get lit up too often. Especially DLo.

[@MrWooWoo99]

Reminds me of some of the 70's players. Like a Pistol Pete. AR see's the floor well.

[@Bambam-moto]

Right

[@smackette]

Plays like a faster Bird without the deadly shot.

[@Brandon-zg1ze]

​@smackette he reminds me of eminem if he was good at basketball

[@mhreinhardt]

I'm getting major Magic Johnson vibes

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Today's players can't guard anybody 🤣 They can't guard slow pudgy players like Doncic and Jokic...they can't even guard nobody's like Austin Reaves. Just imagine what Shaq, Jordan, Kobe, Dominique, Iverson, Wilt, Bird, Barkley, Malone, Wilt, Hakeem, Kareem, Magic, T-Mac, Carmelo, Kemp, Grant Hill, David Robinson, Karl Malone, Iceman Gervin, Elgin Baylor, Reggie Miller, etc would do to the weak defense of today’s era. They would dominate today's players because of the rules and the lack of emphasis on defense

[@zshark365]

Kid is good no doubt, and he's fun to watch. He absolutely belongs in the NBA.

[@DaYungshowws]

Fun fact: Austin reaves is just Peter Parker in our multiverse that pursued basketball ⛹🏻instead of criminal after that day in the gym 🤾🏻‍♂️

[@jimmyboy131]

That actually makes sense...hmm...

[@ejcejc4113]

TRUUUUUEE

[@DanielCoffee-o8f]

Dude has talent! He plays with his heart and you can tell he had fun doing it! Hope to see him stay with the Lakers for many years and get a few rings on his fingers doing it!!!

[@razorgamingtv4389]

Austin will be an all-star for two more years.. he plays outstanding intelegent and good decision making.. he will be an all-star 100% possibility..

[@medievil03]

He reminds me of Manu Ginobli. The way he moves toward the basket (euro step, behind the back dribble...)

[@couchpoet1]

Haha, I just typed that.

[@andykreusel3099]

Totally ginobili

[@CCEkeke]

You know you got great handles when Kyrie is giving you props.

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Today's players can't guard anybody 🤣 They can't guard slow pudgy players like Doncic and Jokic...they can't even guard nobody's like Austin Reaves. Just imagine what Shaq, Jordan, Kobe, Dominique, Iverson, Wilt, Bird, Barkley, Malone, Wilt, Hakeem, Kareem, Magic, T-Mac, Carmelo, Kemp, Grant Hill, David Robinson, Karl Malone, Iceman Gervin, Elgin Baylor, Reggie Miller, etc would do to the weak defense of today’s era. They would dominate today's players because of the rules and the lack of emphasis on defense

[@narrow3601]

​We did see what Carmelo does in today's nba

[@sabotagefate69]

Never accept praise from kyrie, it's never a good thing lol

[@notforposers]

Who’s Kyrie?

[@BlackSupes]

THE GOAT CONFIDENCE THRU THE ROOF

[@richardprado5914]

Dude is special, Austin is a real deal, Thank God he is a Laker.

[@pump5991]

This discount he gave LAL on his contract is crazy dude could have gotten double the amount easily…

[@richardprado5914]

@@pump5991 true

[@ryandennler3155]

@@pump5991 True

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Today's players can't guard anybody 🤣 They can't guard slow pudgy players like Doncic and Jokic...they can't even guard nobody's like Austin Reaves. Just imagine what Shaq, Jordan, Kobe, Dominique, Iverson, Wilt, Bird, Barkley, Malone, Wilt, Hakeem, Kareem, Magic, T-Mac, Carmelo, Kemp, Grant Hill, David Robinson, Karl Malone, Iceman Gervin, Elgin Baylor, Reggie Miller, etc would do to the weak defense of today’s era. They would dominate today's players because of the rules and the lack of emphasis on defense

[@richardprado5914]

@@FreedomFighter2112Agree 💯%

[@bobbullethalf]

His pivot/established foot is outstanding.

[@DibbzTV]

Has a really good mid game, fakes, and finishing ability. Pretty cool combo tbh

[@incarnationx903]

Austin is my favorite player whatever team he is on I'm a fan of. Man makes me enjoy basketball again. Can't wait to see how far he goes with his career

[@ryancraig8757]

So your a Lakers fan, and will be until he retires

[@incarnationx903]

@@ryancraig8757 I sure hope so I am a cali native so naturally I'm a lakers fan but I would follow him as a fan regardless if he swapped teams probably better said that way.

[@nkyryry]

The most impressive thing about him to me, is his speed. You can see him hit another gear at times and it always catches defenders off guard.

[@remytembe4249]

AR is underestimated. He's very good.

[@Jesse-f4e6s]

Underrated?

[@Riohard91]

Austin.....you're him!!!!

[@Spaghettibeach]

AR’s got a lil Jason Williams in his bag with those behind the backs

[@shawnvogt888]

Jason or Pistol Pete, who Jason was compared to.

[@LeeCampbell6581]

J will was way nastier with it, but I see little pieces.

[@2APJ007TACO]

Definitely, with a little more English on his shots near the basket!

[@Spaghettibeach]

@@LeeCampbell6581 prime white chocolate is the nastiest showman to ever play the game, dude had the kind of exciting plays that make fans out of people who don’t watch sports at all

[@LeeCampbell6581]

@@Spaghettibeach absolutely! I watch highlights now and still can’t believe he did what he did lol

[@SatansComment]

The Lakers MUST keep AR for many years at all costs! Reminds me of footage of Pistol Pete or Jerry west. White mamba reeves!! This guy is badass 😎

[@ryancraig8757]

Best thing about AR is his confidence, he has no fear at all in the big moments. First playoff series and hes shouting "im him" after hitting clutch buckets.

[@ikenigeria4040]

Austin Reaves, the Eminem of NBA

[@DivineSupreme]

YEP YOU DID IT IN ITS FACTS

[@shawnvogt888]

He actually reminds me of Jason Williams or Pistol Pete, not quite as flashy, but he has the potential to get there.

[@Dapper_Dean]

more like Pistol since he scores more than he passes.@@shawnvogt888

[@genustinca5565]

Williams was flashy but his overall stats weren't that great. Reaves is more allround @@shawnvogt888

[@AkshayKumar-ue1fp]

@@shawnvogt888He’s quite flashy lol

[@FullRevive7]

he and lebron crack me up they’re always up to something sick

[@roddrickalexander682]

I Would have loved to see AR and Caruso play together.

[@JulianDanielsen]

real shit man

[@thisaintart]

it'd break the internet

[@profitable2239]

We Filipino's support and love those players loves us as well... No muscle man and still one of the best guard in NBA...

[@ss8512]

He play amazing defense as well, thats why I like him.

[@GunNut37086]

I had never heard of this guy until now. He's pretty darn good and surrounded by a bunch of talent that draw a lot of attention.

[@donnellthomas2358]

Reaves playing and looking like Stockton ga real

[@Kingofsweaters]

He is much flashier than Stockton and a much better scorer but not as good a passer. You don’t have to compare him to Stockton just brcause they’re both white

[@jackjax7921]

@@Kingofsweaters John Stockton is a joke.

[@lightofscorpio9396]

i love it when steph just gave up guarding him lol

[@kingchiles4328]

One of the best stories in the NBA

[@kingmusaba6045]

He's not quiet Kyrie but AR is breaking some ankles out here!! Let's Go Lakers!!!

[@hardstyle8184]

he is a true talent

[@andronmillerjr.9158]

0:50 "And he fills it up with the left hand" 😂😂😂😂

[@RogerPeet]

Ashton should be in The Hall of Fame, today !

[@TheNetflixNook]

Reaves is honestly the main reason I watch the lakers when I do watch them

[@risanmoses6546]

Reaves ❤👍👍....hard worker

[@stonelifterheavy2720]

A relentless worker. A confident ball handler and shooter, who isnt afraid to fill to the lane and attack the hoop. A Basketball workman who has no fear and a full tool kit.

[@chillstep4life]

Reaves is so underrated. I really think AR can be the 3rd star for the Lakers. He has been getting better every season.

[@Jesse-f4e6s]

Just speaking facts here! It's because he's white. That's why he's underrated

[@chillstep4life]

@user-ll5si8uh4r bro thinking like that can be toxic. Plenty of white players in the NBA getting high praise. Like Jocic, Luka, Porzingis, Sabonis, and Booker just to name a few. Reaves went under the radar, I think because he was undrafted so expectations were low. But he is showing people what he's made of and I think people are starting to notice.

[@LtSump]

can't lie, dude is exciting to watch.

[@javieryebenes]

This guy went undrafted! 😅

[@tedfordhyde]

M deficiency... the only answer. The guy is great.

[@manager4409]

He put up great numbers at oklahoma

[@daviddufresne9905]

@@tedfordhyde Detroit was going to draft him, very late though. I don't know what the player's rights are on this, but he had it conveyed to them that he wasn't interested.

[@johnwright7823]

He was an NBA talent his whole time in college. He just fought injuries. NBA always considers marketability and they didn’t think he’d turn into a star, so he went undrafted. Talent was always there though.

[@Yosser70]

Holly crap!!! Layup game is crazy but his passing and setup is on another level !

[@michaellee9883]

It’s nice to see the NBA is becoming more diverse.

[@realrandywilliams]

I stopped watching nba years ago so I'm just now finding out about this kid. His BB IQ is next level

[@Carl-gj4ed]

Is Reaves "Pistol Pete's" son? Jebus. They play the same. Love it. One of my favourite players at the moment.

[@anti-everybody]

I know this is a clip reel but also love his ability to go up in the air and then when hes falling down still be able to shove/ shoot/ push the ball up to the net and make the shot!

[@RayNLA]

Austin out here looking like Bird and Magic

[@n0m0]

AR is underrated, guy has tremendous basketball IQ, playmaking and scoring ability.

[@paulshepherd9528]

I just love his whole game... skills, attitude, moxie/chutzpah... and zero BS. None of the latent adolescent we get with some of these guys who, were it not for basketball would be in some institution or other. I believe him to be the real deal. Hope he stays healthy. :)

[@alexandercone8582]

very underrated ball handler, love his ability to improvise while keeping his dribble.

[@jjturner7463]

bro he STAY doin curry diiiiirty omg

[@glenndespres5317]

Shades of Pistol Pete, Larry Bird, and I don’t know who else. This is TALENT!

[@RUINEDARTE]

Phil Handy turned this dude into a Jedi Knight

[@OfficialDangus]

Reeves is no joke. Guy is playing insane lately. I think he had 4 blocks in last game. Hes exciting to watch.

[@musicforheadphones2731]

That’s A LOT of highlights!!!

[@YoursInYeshua]

Dude THIS GUY has the style and talent and athleticism to watch... that one reverse up and under layup was Jordan level smooth... pistol peet like too.

[@TheBulaflipped]

Saucetin' Reaves

[@Cassanti]

Some of these clips are career-defining highlights and he's only 26? Absolutely wild. You can sense his love for the game, just hope the game loves him back. Based on these clips, he lands hard and barely escapes bad falls. Mid-air acrobatics are cool, season ending injuries are not. Best of luck to him.

[@Greippi10]

Ahaha 3:40 he's like "oh wait can I dunk too?" He has an incredible awareness of the players around him!

[@glventjr]

Just like Bird.

[@tedfordhyde]

To see his teammates on the bench freaking out, cheering his moves, his shots, his ballhandliing skills is a joy to see!

[@thomasmcginnis3783]

How does nobody else get this??? He's so entertaining, *he's got his own bench cheering him like teenagers!!* To inject this much fun into the game.... *"Wow."*

[@MonteMizu]

When the guy from Arkansas, has the most sauce.

[@yamiii1776]

He’s fun to watch, strong fundamentals. Leads to consistency

[@ivankudinov4153]

To me he's like a man teleported here from the early 90s basketball era

[@MushMunkey]

It's funny. I never really complain about travel or carry even though with some games it can seem more common than others. In this clip 6:45 it's such a great play, but the ever so slight pick up of the pivot foot in the second camera gives it away. It's funny how fast and crafty even players like AR15 who went undrafted F/A have highlights that look like he could've been in MJ's era cookin.

[@darlingj.canela]

He's like a Jerry West 4.0 a Wolf eating dawgs

[@JohnTaylor-bd1uy]

I see that Reaves has been watching some old Pistol Pete footage! That boy AR15 is cold!!!

[@Andrew-dj1wd]

H E S T I L L HIM

[@kaelward7592]

Reminds me of the ball we played as teens. Makes me want to watch some games again

[@bigrice-rl5ox]

AR is very skillful and he's such a kool guy...... No Tattoos that I can see< He's very respectful in the game at the same time learning a whole lot from LBJ ❤️

[@foreverfornever1124]

My man out here a modern day Byrd with more athletism. The league truthfullly needs more of this. This era proves its more fast paced and athletic and Reeves just helping elevate it more with ball handles and wow factor.

[@ls6097]

Not covered in tattoos, just a normal haircut, natural haircolor, nice to see someone non-conforming

[@youdontseeanoldmanhavinatw4904]

It's not conforming you old man lol

[@ArrakisOCE]

He plays like a 1930's globetrotter with those classic moves - amazing to watch.

[@Potato-mu7nu]

Extremely shifty, the defense is never sure where he's going.

[@Jjmendez-o7w]

Lo he estado observando, juega con una frialdad de espanto, movimientos aparentemente torpes pero muy objetivos. Es Muy Buen JUGADOR, me encanta.

[@romeosira3665]

Unfortunately he plays Streetball defense too smh

[@JulianDanielsen]

hes been locking down on defense lately, thankfully. I was starting to have real problems with him earlier this season with the way he was guarding but the way hes been practicing/playing shows he's taking his weaknesses seriously. gotta respect the hustle man

[@amagtibay1]

Plays fearless, always attacking and a very willing passer.

[@louielouie9768]

Love watching this kid.. amazing talent

[@benjaminpadilla4857]

Austin played one on one to older brother growing . His is now playing Europe . That's how he got his one on one moves .

[@memebobs9011]

He's really been justifying my AR1 purchase recently lol, he's the reason I became a laker fan and tune into every single lakers game!

[@thisaintart]

THANK U for this - AR15 is one of my favorites in the NBA by far

[@wwaynemcg]

Watched him at Wichita State Univ., he's even better now.

[@manz7860]

He reminds me of why i love this game.

[@BlakeHarper998]

Man we laker fans are blessed to have this special talent

[@crustytheoz1369]

4:30 is insane

[@benhurzz]

reaves been cold, his potential is high

[@stevenalexander6033]

Dude's just one of those guys who knows where everyone is on the court... not insanely quick. Sometimes looks like he moves through water. And the slowness is what catches people off guard. But still also has like insane jedi skills and eyes in the back of his head

[@stonedog1000]

The way he moves slows the game down for him !

[@daveroberson7386]

Dudes handles level is maxed out!

[@nickimovassaghi4207]

Actually underrated ball iq and handle . Better than most nba players

[@chesterwilberforce9832]

The thing about going behind your back a few times is that your defender begins to anticipate it, then you can straight in, as he does with Yiannis here.

[@at920]

Austin Reaves! A very talented player that I could see dominating with the right attitudes and push around him. Is he an all-star? I wouldn’t ever doubt it in this life. I see it! C’mon Austin; you got it!!!