The Insane Rise of Austin Reaves

From going undrafted to becoming an emerging star of the Lakers, this is the story of Austin Reaves.
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[@marcusaurelius5149]

Reaves' mindset is championship quality. When he gets emotional or angry he doesn't turn on his team, he turns on his opponents and puts that energy into the game.

[@geekymetalhead5112]

If LA loses the CF or the Finals, you know he's gonna take it personal and bounce back *or hopefully so, he looks like a potentially great hof player....potentially*

[@6ix--]

Ya when he gets angry he flops his way to winning lmao

[@litobrown6572]

Has a KOBE MENTALITY

[@abnaq]

"Except maybe Warriors fans who don't know life pre Stephen Curry" had me dying

[@potats5916]

also the "Jordan poole felt a disturbance in the force"

[@onevidonthischannel]

I knew life before Curry. It was painful is all I could say and I’ve been a diehard warriors fan

[@daye9777]

@@onevidonthischannel sure

[@D3L3T3]

Oh yeah 4-0 easy lmaooo.

[@jojijoestar7233]

@@onevidonthischannel Do you have permanent hearing damage from Oracle Arena?

[@KobeKid248]

So happy to see Reaves thriving on the Lakers, amazing young talent. Let's go Lakers! 💜💛

[@locosebascortes]

i love him. in the lakers latam community, we call him austin powers. he is our guy. when i go to la, i want to buy a reaves jersey haha

[@freedomseedplanter5987]

It's crazy how many fouls he:s able to draw... Twice as much as the rest of the league

[@nbamaniac]

Meme player

[@orbulldozer1137]

​@@nbamaniac Meme player who had 23 5 and 6 in an elimination game, keep crying 😂

[@nbamaniac]

@@orbulldozer1137 meme player will always be meme player. It's just simply his place in basketball.

[@karltanner3953]

He just hit a half court shot in the Lakers' game 6 win over the Warriors. What a legend

[@strangeuniverse1199]

With that half court shot he looked like Steph. Given' them Warriors a taste of their own medicine.

[@PeteMonster13]

Amazing shot. Best part about it tho, imo? He looks back at the game clock before he goes downcourt to shoot. Watch it again. That's some IQ there. He knew exactly how much time he had to get the shot off.

[@tommurphy4307]

@@PeteMonster13 no- he looked back to see if any teammates were with him. there are shot clocks above both goals in the NBA- no need to look back at it.

[@iamthegreatcornholio7836]

legend? already?

[@BlinkTomB]

That’s what happens when you are in a perfect spot. You get your opportunity, you have the work ethic. You have the right mentality. Plus, the whole team is backing you up and they trust you. No where to go but up! 😊 He grabbed his opportunity and never looked back. Hopefully the Lakers extends him this summer. He really deserves more than 10mil/year

[@aigossipguy]

EXACTLY!!!

[@finnsaunders4789]

Happy to see Synthetic Sports get some recognition. Their retrospective videos are fantastic.

[@john-olivierlukama1548]

I knew the voice sounded familiar

[@samusstar2247]

Same here!!

[@51Dutchman]

Same, glad I wasn’t going nuts!

[@habibinurramadhani2101]

He's always, always hit an important point for the Lakers. He's CLUTCH

[@kaseemburr4825]

This is only reeves 2nd season. I cant wait to see what he would look like his 3rd. Man is unbelievably good

[@yeayohaha]

the shirt he wears at 6:30 that says 村曼巴 (literally translates into "country mamba") is absolutely brilliant

[@JohnDoe-kx1yt]

This is bs. It translates: luana alves brazilian godess.

[@gatz17]

This guy is still underrated despite the attention and highlights he's now getting IMO. He has more Mamba mentality than other players claiming they have the Mamba mentality.

[@inkxpaint]

I think Austin Reaves has a lot of potential to become a star in the NBA. He's got a well-rounded game and he's shown that he can compete at a high level. Looking forward to seeing him grow as a player.

[@synthetic_sports]

THANKS FOR HAVING ME!

[@forgetitthen2001]

❤

[@forgetitthen2001]

Keep up the good work king 💪🏼

[@bazingsgozar5836]

Kings

[@Jitbo561]

His confidence is crazy, Even if he makes a turnover you can see his intentions were good.

[@leonardtapang7521]

Austin Reaves proving himself that indeed,he is HIM

[@akinokusami3623]

I love his ball style of play. There's a lot of swag in his dribble. Very logo looking, are his handles.

[@chadraddish8435]

Yeeeessss

[@ComedyBros5]

Heck yeah, and I love how "generic" he looks. He looks like the last guy on a team who could take over and win it.

[@clifforddriver9434]

He understands what it takes to thrive in every single level. Both, parents not only played but where stars he's really out to carve out his own destination he does remind me of Kobe, even down to his development he also reminds me of Jerry West as well.

[@chadraddish8435]

This player is so clean in the court. Just pure simple basketball. He's not even scared going toe to toe with anyone inside the paint.

[@skibidimattress]

He was intimidated by Golden State in Game 1. But Lakers always come back! 💛 💜

[@chadraddish8435]

@@skibidimattress yeeees, Curry can't even handle him after Game 1 ❤️

[@poker3276]

Reaves signing an air fryer at 4:35 made me laugh so hard. 😆

[@MajorAddiction]

It's a rice cooker I think but that cracked me up too

[@poker3276]

@@MajorAddiction your right, it's a rice cooker

[@69ner814]

can’t wait for reaves to success amazing youngster

[@JordoTWFS]

YEAHHHHH SYNTHETIC SPORTS!!!!

[@bazingsgozar5836]

Synthetic sports a rising star in nba media. Lesgooo

[@Jhowy-wu3mr]

Please make another video on Dillon Brooks or at least update the previous one about him being the newest villain since Memphis just confirmed they won’t resign him in the off-season 😂. Never seen someone in the league fall so hard so fast! At least not someone who’s at least a pretty significant piece on a contender. He is talented enough that I’m sure he’ll find a spot on a roster on another NBA team that’s losing , desperate, and doesn’t have many real star players (hence overlooking the drama and baggage he brings while not quite talented enough yet to make up for it) but I can’t see him being signed by any serious contenders for the foreseeable future. I don’t see him having to go overseas. I think he is too talented and impactful for that. But not by much so who knows lol. I guess we’ll see but I’d love to see a rise and fall of Dillon Brooks video from you guys.

[@MrGoatMan3895]

idk why they would do that...

[@nenish]

@@MrGoatMan3895 it would probably get insane views

[@skyedopa5938]

Yeah, let me just throw 1 person under the bus because everyone else played great.

[@Max-me9ol]

i mean he quiet literally was their best perimiter defender, the decision to not resign him has nothing to do with his actual play on the court, but is just important from a marketing standpoint. after that kind of loss you have to show some sort of reaction and not resigning the guy who everyone hates is just too perfect of an opportunity to pass up on. hes definitely a top 30 defender in the league and has the potential to be a decent 3 point shooter. that being said, i hate that guy and wouldnt be mad if he would end up playing in china.

[@y.b4251]

I don't know man. Many people yelled at Adam Silver for watering down the league "aggressiveness", the players are being too "friendly" with each other. Now we have one unapologetic man that brought the competitiveness to the playoffs and he's all sudden should be booted out from the league? Soft.

[@Chazzyfield]

I think Reaves is the best Lakers rookie I've seen in years, and if he stays with us until the end of his career, he'll definitely be instrumental in forming a dynasty after LeBron retires! 👏🏻💯

[@litobrown6572]

Agree

[@arrjee9474]

If LeBron ever retires … …

[@glen7137]

@@arrjee9474 lebron will retire eventually

[@user-jw5qj8kv2y]

Austin Reeves has good defense, a high basketball IQ, and a good shot. He doesn't have great physical ability, but I think he's a good player in general.

[@BlinkTomB]

He’s the kind the ball player you don’t want to play against in pickup games. Hopefully he adds a little bit more of muscle. 🙏🏿

[@mitchellmccroskey4568]

Kinda sounds like Mahomes before he became Mahomes..

[@norpriest521]

Luka > Reeves + Booker

[@baobhansith5377]

@@norpriest521 ur idol > those two guys make it to playoff

[@norpriest521]

@@baobhansith5377 My idol? Only Kawhi is my idol bih 😂

[@deepmaidenforce]

YOOOOO SHOUT OUT SYNTHETIC SPORTS this is not a collab I was expecting lol. If you don't know, the narrator is from the Synthetic Sports channels which is one of the best out there right now imo

[@Nitsua_YT]

Redound is to good 🥶

[@YoungVDL]

factsss! Synthetic is goated

[@FencingClips]

Hi big fan nonstop

[@soundso478]

Hi non fan bigstop

[@jeffsuperawsome2581]

@@soundso478 lol

[@TimDuncanBurnerAcc]

As the Washington Wizards, we are now gonna beg for Austin Reaves

[@thehypequeeng7690]

Man him with kuzma would be sick as a lakers fan lol Hope he gets paid regardless thou

[@TimDuncanBurnerAcc]

Yep

[@stealthygaming4919]

"While Jordan Poole felt a disturbance in the force" Jordan Poole was onto Reeves man

[@cartersutt75]

his parents actually used to live across the street from me but when he went into the nba they moved

[@prasad530]

What a riveting comment. Thank you for making my afternoon so exciting.

[@jessiislami7164]

happy to see synthetic sports person on nonstop

[@thandom9562]

This guys voice sounds familiar.... Awh it's synthetic sports

[@YoungVDL]

Synthetic Sports i love yall

[@aigossipguy]

Dude is a beast. Glad he is shining on the Lakers now.

[@yadielenielbellecolon982]

Thank For The Video 💛💜💛💜

[@samuelfinkelstein8099]

This what happens when you allow a player to develop

[@federicobaena9405]

This guy reminds me of Robert Horry except no one notice him. A true talent will always shine at the end of the day. Reeves is always a true talent. He just got a chance to prove it even though no one gave him a chance.

[@D3L3T3]

I dont care who you are. If you're dropping 73 points in a basketball game, you're a certified baller. Dont matter what njb, college, nba.

[@QuentonStein-oy6nk]

He BE BALLING he go crazy handles and all.

[@4Touge]

Have this narrator on more often!

[@johntiberg5456]

Synthetic Sports slaps

[@loofiebae]

Well done Synthetic sports!

[@NyquilNinj4]

Dude loves Kobe now he’s on the Lakers. I feel like you would be doing the Mamba a disservice if you don’t give everything your 100%

[@hooprmoto5669]

Great video!

[@ImTheGibby]

The thing that makes AR good at getting to the line is his footwork. He’s able to slither into areas that allow him to create contact with the defenders. That and his intelligence and LeBron’s coaching makes AR a great young talent

[@misaelarroyo5712]

Honestly, Lebron finally has a young cat that can take over, hasn't had that since Kyrie. Imagine having Lebron of all ballers pass u the ball with 100% confidence you Gunna hit it to win the game. Dude is built for the moment

[@playboicarti_burner]

I only started watching/following NBA about 6 months now but i remember that one of the first games i saw was a lakers game. When I first saw Reaves play i said to myself ,, Damn this kid is gonna be great". I really had a strong feeling about it. And boy i was right.

[@24SparrowJack]

he won't be great he's really inconsistent he's on a free this summer, lakers won't be able to afford him he'll go somewhere else and you hear off him again just like Alex caruso

[@playboicarti_burner]

@@24SparrowJack well you might be right but hes a strater right now and hes an important player of the lakers squad. Maybe they'll let him go but I personally dont think so

[@24SparrowJack]

@@playboicarti_burner they can't afford to keep him

[@erockstoenescu6171]

You were right my man. He’s literally starting in the playoffs against curry and Klay

[@forgotaboutbre]

@@24SparrowJack The Lakers can't afford a player? Since when?

[@12thMandalorian]

A new narrator? I love him

[@kurotensai5268]

Shoutout to my fellow arkansan Austin reeves

[@high-defRJ]

I may have my bias as a Japanese, but Yuta Watanabe might have had a trajectory like Austin Reeves this year, if the Brooklyn Nets didn't part ways with Kyrie or KD, and diminishing his playing time, especially post-trade deadline. Yuta was efficient 3 point shooter, leading the league in the percentage at one point, and having stretch of games scoring 10-18 points off the bench. But Austin Reaves definitely deserves much respect and love after going undrafted and rising to an important role with the Lakers. There are values in having 4 year college players, and as a important role just like Austin does with the Lakers. These guys really deserve to get drafted though.

[@rontron418]

good point

[@JonasGarfield]

synthetic sports voiced this. Show some love ❤❤

[@odessayeager4074]

Love the vids

[@kyloben756]

When I heard that joke at 5:06 I knew you deserved a like

[@Cloudcitycards]

I'm a GSW fan through and through since back in the Run TMC days but Reeves is my favorite players right now kids a dawg. My guy has heart!

[@yungrinoo]

I like this new narrator, we need him to do more videos 🔥😂

[@rip_thunder3769]

From undrafted to Lakers Starting Line up is crazy

[@za_kevo6299]

So excited to see if he really gonna play for Germany like Dennis said, an all nba lineup of Schröder, Reaves, F.Wagner, Kleber and Theis would be nothing short but amazing

[@joshhawks4975]

Mo Wagner over theis

[@za_kevo6299]

@@joshhawks4975 Normally yeah, but I think Theis will be a Starter thanks to his great chemistry whit Schröder, these two run the Pick and Roll so good, Dennis probably wants it that way

[@kriswest6442]

Imagine Nowitzki in his prime with this team 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@za_kevo6299]

@@kriswest6442 Then I would say we are Favorites for the Gold medal 🏅

[@gideonvincentgoudin7762]

Reaves playing for USA

[@naki9222]

He's in good hands👌🏾

[@Miao559]

When Jordan Poole felt a disturbance in force. 😂😂😂😂

[@gardenpop]

Is the announcer the dude from Synthetic Sports?

[@CaneCorsoShow]

Great to seeing him do his thing

[@alexvieru398]

Lakers please don't make history repeat itself when we did it with Caruso. Caruso was underratedly good for the Lakers

[@user-ye4mk5rw3z]

Hopefully we can pay him 😊

[@KalixLang]

@@user-ye4mk5rw3z pretty sure they can because bron will be a free agent next season

[@ratsoupchef]

@@user-ye4mk5rw3z right now the Lakers can match any offer from other teams, so if they want him to stay then they gonna make him stay

[@kriswest6442]

​@@KalixLang 🧢, Bron signed an extension, he is under contract next season.

[@michaelh1173]

@@KalixLang lol.... it must be nice to just spout facts that wrong but believe they are right.

[@dominicbuilder]

wow... a great inspiration for the future inspiring players.

[@itk.r8rsn8k15]

The young Lakers are not afraid of the moment!

[@vincentfarris]

"IM HEYUM, IM HEYUM!" got me at the beginning

[@naz2531]

04:59 ”disturbance in the force” 😂😂

[@wavemanj14]

Congrats I knew I recognized the voice somewhere

[@asianal]

LFG!!!!! It's amazing what he's been doing in the playoffs even though they're down 0-3!

[@tjnixson8268]

His skill is so underrated 🤧

[@Jackey_Chen]

"Take Notes Ben Simmons"💀9:06

[@williamb808]

ur so underrated

[@multiyapples]

It’s nice to see someone from my home state becoming successful.

[@TOPGWORLDUNIVERSE]

I agree Austin Reaves is amazing. When he came to the Lakers he changed things around for us. He made these crazy plays and he ws carrying us. The other day he said "Im Him" I agree Austin Reaves is him. Watching Austin Reaves as a laker fan is something else.

[@majb8632]

Holy shit is synthetic

[@wbotti]

reeves mental game is amazing. cold blooded !!

[@lukeplayz5797]

I LOVE YOU NONSTOP AND FIRST!

[@BillyBuckets951]

He is HIM. I’m glad he’s getting his praise. Before anybody was talking about him I was like why is nobody seeing this! So well rounded. Even defensively he’s good. Not really any flaws. I can’t wait to see how he does this year. Easily one of my favorite players.

[@sephyboii2698]

Jordan Poole felt a disturbance at the force got me

[@dopeboi9680]

My friend was telling me about him before the game lastnight. Hes the truth.

[@macs8152]

Sythentic sports?!!?!

[@mercedesmaguire1413]

I'm so happy for him ❤ he made his dreams come true.

[@roundedges2]

His game is real smooth; real pretty. Flows.

[@gagamvlogsatbp8955]

A.R15 was LIT! 🔥 💜💛

[@user-ql7en5hw9n]

I’m gladded he rises up in Lakers team not anywhere else ❤

[@lexscarlet]

dat boi is going to go down as one of the better steals ever. as long as he doesn't get shook, man he's gonna have a lot of posters.

[@md.getslit]

I used to play in my basketball team with him in middle school and a bit of high school he’s a great guy

[@AustinReeves-ew6ib]

thank you for my big success

[@bapiix]

i didnt know he was like that in highschool.......🔥🔥

[@zekefreak6082]

Really had doubts when he's supposed to be AC/THT replacement because development will take 3-4 years at least. But man, what a leap, he's born ready in just 2 seasons.

[@Bigman-ug6jr]

“Jordan Poole found a disturbance in the force”. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fxcku4ll]

Amazing player ❤

[@jasontroy3911]

Literally living the dream

[@icy4148]

The scout who spotted him...💰🔥🔥

[@kvltizt]

I like how he leveled up twice in one year

[@vietnam1978]

He’s so good

[@kentoncarter5613]

Ruri has been a star since college. Why is everyone so amazed that he's doing what he has been doing!

[@traininglime5559]

I think a huge part of the credit for the Lakers turnaround needs to go to head coach Darvin Ham! This is his first year in the league as a coach, and not only having that pressure, combined with the pressure of coaching the Los Angeles Lakers and Coach Hamm is one of the first black assistant coaches to get a real legitimate head coaching job and he is having to put the culture on his back so to speak and the man has responded beautifully

[@markfleming9100]

Umm there have been plenty of black coaches to get legitimate head coaching jobs. Maybe just havent paid enough attention to realize it i guess

[@hectorsanchez4373]

My guy said take notes Simmons 🤣

[@drampharos1366]

6:29 That T-Shirt reads 村曼巴 which translates to “Village Mamba”, actually kinda lit

[@ethancameron6283]

SYNTHETIC SPORT HOLL SH**

[@Error-zg4po]

I didn’t buy the hype around Reaves but cooking my team in the first round has made me aware of how good Reaves is. The Lakers better not screw this up because he is their future

[@tealsquare]

Lol I love these testimonies 😂😂😂

[@justinmanuelpahuyo5596]

Is that Desmond Bane at 2:28? Bro giving him nightmares since college