We like him because he represents that part of us that actually believes if we "work hard enough" we can play alongside LeBron on the Lakers... Which isn't true for 99.999% of us.
@@THEIRISHEDITOR2011 ... followed by disappointment. Just focus on getting better day by day. No person achieves solely by desiring the end goal. You must enjoy the process.
He has a very underrated basketball iq. When his on the floor good things happen for L.A. His constantly probing the defence forcing his teammates to move without the ball. Never forces a shot. Great at taking the contact and finishing. The guy is a steal.
Im even more surprised teams didn’t know this. They do their research. He was raised by two parents who were both D1 basketball players. He grew up learning the game to enhance that IQ
You simply don’t see young new players like Austin with his type of fearlessness or willingness to take big shots. Kids got a lot of confidence in himself. Game 4 dropped a very quiet 21 vs. Golden State. Love that kid!!
Na I just watch a lot of bug 12 basketball and just if you look at 4 year guards from that conference they end up being serviceable players. Players like Monte Morris, Javon Carter, buddy hield and there's more but that's just off the top of my head. I'm not saying he would be a stud I'm saying I wasn't surprised he found a rile in the nba.
He said it himself: the Pistons and a few other teams would have drafted him, but he and his agent already had the deal with the Lakers, and they specifically preferred that situation. He told teams, if they drafted him, he would refuse to sign. He and his agent prioritized being in the right situation, especially after being in the wrong place in college, initially. As far as the lack of recruiting out of high school, he said by not playing AAU … it pretty much makes you an unknown quantity. I guess college scouts and coaches only watch the big AAU tournaments, nowadays.
I’m from Arkansas so I feel very special to say I got to see him play in high school during an invitational tournament Crazy to think this man made it all the way to play with Lebron and be a great role in the NBA
you are acting like reeves matters. He doesn't; just another driveby white baller. Everyone seen this move b4. We get one of these jokes every year. and usually about 10 of them in the ncaa, where "Fake-white ballerism" reigns supreme.
LeBron doesn't play with rookies on his team (ask Andrew Wiggins & others et al.), straight that. The fact that he even made the team meant that he was something special. Add to that he got LBJ's trust right outta the gate. Kid's for real, legit.
Thank you for that luka Garza bit. As a Hawkeye fan, that’s a game breaker waiting to happen. Man has an unblockable deft hook shot from both shoulders
Been watching him since he was on the South Bay Lakers in the G-League. I knew that he was gonna be a solid role player but with how he's playing, he's a solid *starter.* A lot of casuals (and lowkey racists) say that he's only getting hyped because he's on the Lakers and is white, yet that cannot be further from the truth. Dude is actually a reliable scorer and defender. Not to mention that he's sneaky athletic and has some handles with the ball. The hype is deserved, especially since he's undrafted and was expected to be a benchwarmer. For those that are skeptical, PLEASE do yourself a favor and watch him play.
I agree he's a really good player a lot better than Alex Caruso but he's a fan favorite because he's a white boy. Point Blank but I like his game and I'm not a white boy
Out of nowhere? Bro, Alex C? Fish, coop, van exel.... lakers fans always get behind our amazing second or even non drafted players. Anyone with heart, gets la support.
The only reason why he has kept this success is because he still plays like he’s on a 10 day contract. Unlike THT who thought he was him after scoring 40 pts in the preseason.
By VORP he'd be 9th in the draft, by Win Shares he's 6th, so not bad for a 2 way deal. The "Too Little" taunt he did on Pat Bev probably solidified his popularity.
Davion Mitchell was one of the best defensive guards and because of his championship with Baylor it raised his stock. Not sure what happened to his minutes compare in his rookie year where he played 27 minutes and averaged 11 points per game.
ngl he reminds me of larry or maybe kobee sometimes, he's just hitting tough shot after tough shot when he is heating up which is really entertaining to watch
Real talk does anyone know why Garza doesnt play? Every time I see him go in for the TWolves I feel like his production is insane. I remember one time I was checking post game stats he had like 7 rebound and 16 points in 14 minutes
His role with Gobert and KAT there is really limited and especially since Reid is a pretty elite back up big. Now with Reid injured, maybe he sees more minutes
He should play more. It's the idiot fans and the idiot fans in the front office that automatically assume all white people can't play defense so he becomes a scapegoat.
The age with Austin Reaves and Davion wasn't the factor that made Davion a top 10 pick and made Austin go undrafted. As you put, Davion Mitchell was the best offensive and defensive player on a national championship team that uprooted one of the best college basketball teams. that's what skyrocketed his stock
Banton has been rlly good, he’s a Toronto native so he’s a fan favourite. If nick nurse played him more he would produce for sure, he played pretty good minutes when Siakam was injured.
He’s got good basketball IQ which is what sets him apart from the rest and he should have been a top 5 pick, no doubt about it, lakers took a chance he would go undrafted and he did, as we say the rest is history
Ya'll remember Chandler Parsons in Houston Rockets? Dude was nowhere near an allstar but played so well for a role player during his time in Houston. Could defend, could score, could play off the ball. He was basically like a swiss army knife that you could insert in multiple teams/situations and can still be very helpful to the team. That's how I view Ausin Reaves as: one of the best role players in the league. Is he currently overpaid? Yes. Will he be an allstar in the future? There is a chance, but most likely no. Stop overhyping the guy. He doesn't need the added pressure
As of right now this seems like one of the most lackluster draft classes in recent years, whereas for example the 2018 draft class seems as good if not better than the 2003 draft.
you are acting like reeves matters. He doesn't; just another driveby white baller. Everyone seen this move b4. We get one of these jokes every year. and usually about 10 of them in the ncaa, where "Fake-white ballerism" reigns supreme.
Its so funny when this dude drags the last vocal in every sentence LMFAO 😂 "He made it to the NBAaaaa" "60 picks went byyyyyyy" what accent is that? Where are u from dude?
When you see him in his high school games, when you see him in his college games, it's obvious he looks like a future pro. He's been the same guy all along. The cream eventually rises to the top.
I don't understand why you wouldn't believe Austin Reaves would turn down the Detroit Pistons at the 42nd pick. The Pistons were only offering a two-way contract, so there was NO benefit whatsoever to be drafted by Detroit. If I could choose between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Detroit Pistons for the same, exact contract, I would choose L.A. every time. Rob Pelinka also told Reaves he would ONLY get the contract if he stopped doing private workouts for other NBA teams. So right off the bat, there were fewer teams considering Austin, because he complied with Pelinka's condition. 🏀💰
This is my first time seeing this guy. I haven't watched basketball since LeBron went to LA. This guy reminds me of a small Larry Bird. Idk something about his shooting
Once again, all those overpaid GM & coaches still don't get it. Sports IQ and work ethic are much more important than the rest when choosing the great player.
Respectfully... He's white.. in the nba playing with 2 hall of famers and holding his own.. hes the minority... underdog with heart and drive... we like that
I think people love him for exactly what you just said he's the underdog who works really hard and is fearless on the court he ain't scared to go against anyone or shoot any shot
it’s funny how the nba is like a show full of recency bias. Nothing bad about austin i love watching him but even though he was cool as a rookie and earlier this season when he played, people act like he’s never been here before
We like him because he represents that part of us that actually believes if we "work hard enough" we can play alongside LeBron on the Lakers... Which isn't true for 99.999% of us.
Youre forgetting the 6'5 part lol. But I get your point.
Why do you want people to believe in something that has a 0.001% chance of becoming reality?
@@illDefine1 for hope and happiness
@@THEIRISHEDITOR2011 ... followed by disappointment. Just focus on getting better day by day. No person achieves solely by desiring the end goal. You must enjoy the process.
@@illDefine1 nba players become our idols ofc we want to believe we could play in the nba with them
He has a very underrated basketball iq. When his on the floor good things happen for L.A. His constantly probing the defence forcing his teammates to move without the ball. Never forces a shot. Great at taking the contact and finishing. The guy is a steal.
*When he's*
Wdym this guy is a gem 😂
Im even more surprised teams didn’t know this. They do their research. He was raised by two parents who were both D1 basketball players. He grew up learning the game to enhance that IQ
If Lebron and Davis can stay healthy, he could be the missing piece when they need a little help with scoring.
Who's underrating his bball iq?
You simply don’t see young new players like Austin with his type of fearlessness or willingness to take big shots. Kids got a lot of confidence in himself. Game 4 dropped a very quiet 21 vs. Golden State. Love that kid!!
He has a direct comparison from the past though. Chandler Parsons (Houston Rockets days)
Lebron injury was a blessing in disguise for Reaves . He saw the opportunity and took over
Yes, its so beautiful watching him step up and make gud use of the offered oppo
Exactly. Talk about taking advantage of one's situation.
I remember watching this dude at OU and saying to my friends he would be a solid nba player. Glad to see him getting recognition.
No you didn’t🤥
@@xilndeco3414 so you know him personally?
Lecap
same, i actually told some of my buddies he was going to be a nba player for the lakers and play alongside lebron
Na I just watch a lot of bug 12 basketball and just if you look at 4 year guards from that conference they end up being serviceable players. Players like Monte Morris, Javon Carter, buddy hield and there's more but that's just off the top of my head. I'm not saying he would be a stud I'm saying I wasn't surprised he found a rile in the nba.
His finishing ability is a huge boost. He can finish through contact.
Not just that but he has a deep bag when it comes to finishes
@@sec0ndton0ne408 man just worry about ball going in . Talking about he got a bag , who cares about highlights play ball .
@@AYOBOZO666 having a deep bag means you have more moves against defenders, meaning it helps the ball go in more. Your opinion is trash
And somehow constantly gets fouled by air?!?!?! not buying it.
@@AYOBOZO666 and what would u know about basketball ur names is alvin bro 😂
He said it himself: the Pistons and a few other teams would have drafted him, but he and his agent already had the deal with the Lakers, and they specifically preferred that situation. He told teams, if they drafted him, he would refuse to sign. He and his agent prioritized being in the right situation, especially after being in the wrong place in college, initially.
As far as the lack of recruiting out of high school, he said by not playing AAU … it pretty much makes you an unknown quantity. I guess college scouts and coaches only watch the big AAU tournaments, nowadays.
yeah this is a dumb video, the fix was in, 60 teams didn't pass on him
Bought his jersey the other day, the kid’s been one of my favourite players since day 1
Great video I love the way you broke down every player!
Man what a great video. Excellent research and presentation covering a large range of players!
except that 60 teams didn't pass on him, he told teams not to draft him after the 1st round was over because he had a deal with the Lakers
@@FastLawyer except that doesn't change the excellent research and presentation covering a large range of players
I’m from Arkansas so I feel very special to say I got to see him play in high school during an invitational tournament Crazy to think this man made it all the way to play with Lebron and be a great role in the NBA
you are acting like reeves matters. He doesn't; just another driveby white baller. Everyone seen this move b4. We get one of these jokes every year. and usually about 10 of them in the ncaa, where "Fake-white ballerism" reigns supreme.
LeBron doesn't play with rookies on his team (ask Andrew Wiggins & others et al.), straight that. The fact that he even made the team meant that he was something special. Add to that he got LBJ's trust right outta the gate. Kid's for real, legit.
Nice video man this was amazing
Great video analysis!!!!
Lakers just killing the scouting every year
Nah.
Thank you for that luka Garza bit. As a Hawkeye fan, that’s a game breaker waiting to happen. Man has an unblockable deft hook shot from both shoulders
Too bad he's in Minnesota, otherwise he'd have a video like this too 😅
I remember that TCU game as an OU fan, it was Desmond Bane vs Austin Reaves and now both of them are studs in the NBA
Been watching him since he was on the South Bay Lakers in the G-League. I knew that he was gonna be a solid role player but with how he's playing, he's a solid *starter.* A lot of casuals (and lowkey racists) say that he's only getting hyped because he's on the Lakers and is white, yet that cannot be further from the truth. Dude is actually a reliable scorer and defender. Not to mention that he's sneaky athletic and has some handles with the ball. The hype is deserved, especially since he's undrafted and was expected to be a benchwarmer. For those that are skeptical, PLEASE do yourself a favor and watch him play.
I agree he's a really good player a lot better than Alex Caruso but he's a fan favorite because he's a white boy. Point Blank but I like his game and I'm not a white boy
Sneaky athletic just say he white 😂
@@truth_be_told1 he isn't better than Caruso that's straight 🧢
@@isaacgrundy8670💫
@@truth_be_told1 he is a fan favorite because he is good and making good things for struggling Lakers. Not because of his color.
nice video mate
He played better than a lot of first round cats and should be in the first 10 picks.
Tuned in cause he from the home town ARK truly a hustler 💪
I went to UH when quiten grimes was there so he has been one of my favorite players since and definitely a player I will continue to root for
Out of nowhere? Bro, Alex C? Fish, coop, van exel.... lakers fans always get behind our amazing second or even non drafted players. Anyone with heart, gets la support.
LA loves us some gritty hardworking underdogs people who play for the love and the people we will always be 💯 behind them.
the way this guy talks 📉📈📉📈📉📈📉📈📉📈📉📈📉
he is all you need as a great role player or Good Starting player , Play hard and consistent
He just evolves fast 😮
love this! more bideos like this reflecting on past picks i love this
JimmerRange: if your still here I love you
Me: clicks like
Insanely good video! Would kill to have Reaves on the Wizards!
Goodluck but the Lakers will keep him for years to come
@@youtubewatcher6124 nah remember who is there gm? 😂
He will always be a Shocker! WSU 🐐 when he went to LA he became the best player there and he still is. Kid can do it all
Austin Reaves deserves $50+ million four-year contract extension this coming summer 💪💪💪
Definitely
Hell no
Reaves has been my favourite player since his first season, Its amazing seeing him get the recognition now
Lakers don't miss
this is why some players shine there are plenty of talented players out there
The goat of the undrafted players, Lakers got a steal.
💀 bro just said he’s the best I drafted player ever lmfaooo
The only reason why he has kept this success is because he still plays like he’s on a 10 day contract. Unlike THT who thought he was him after scoring 40 pts in the preseason.
By VORP he'd be 9th in the draft, by Win Shares he's 6th, so not bad for a 2 way deal. The "Too Little" taunt he did on Pat Bev probably solidified his popularity.
lakers are so good at finding talent
and then trading it or letting it walk away lol
Like who
So good but very impatient and alot of pressure playing in LA too
Next Manu Ginobili caliber player 😈
Davion Mitchell was one of the best defensive guards and because of his championship with Baylor it raised his stock. Not sure what happened to his minutes compare in his rookie year where he played 27 minutes and averaged 11 points per game.
Great job. Reaves will make generational dinero.
ngl he reminds me of larry or maybe kobee sometimes, he's just hitting tough shot after tough shot when he is heating up which is really entertaining to watch
He is just alwasy in control and knows how to make the right play. Such a great role player to have on the lakers they better pay him
Greatest NBA Industry plant of all time...
Bro forgot there was 61 picks
hey there perhaps you can add numbering of every players before austin, i got lost of the numbers after the mid way of the video.
Real talk does anyone know why Garza doesnt play? Every time I see him go in for the TWolves I feel like his production is insane. I remember one time I was checking post game stats he had like 7 rebound and 16 points in 14 minutes
His role with Gobert and KAT there is really limited and especially since Reid is a pretty elite back up big. Now with Reid injured, maybe he sees more minutes
He should play more. It's the idiot fans and the idiot fans in the front office that automatically assume all white people can't play defense so he becomes a scapegoat.
Been wondering about him as well. He was the best big men in college and was pretty hyped.
It was the same thing in Detroit he was just a bucket. His defense was kinda ass and his mobility was kinda poor but he's a good offensive player fs
@@jesuschristhimself. sooo… he’s KAT. Who is heralded as one of the greatest upside potential big men in the league
Great vid but sleeping on dayron sharpe a little he’s shown some great flashes this year looks like he’s gonna be a solid piece of the nets rotation
Lakers scouting crew is real. Look at the draft picks the lakers over the years and you’d be amazed.
Ain’t even feel like you said 60 it went so quick 😂
The age with Austin Reaves and Davion wasn't the factor that made Davion a top 10 pick and made Austin go undrafted. As you put, Davion Mitchell was the best offensive and defensive player on a national championship team that uprooted one of the best college basketball teams. that's what skyrocketed his stock
The man has most definitely busted his ass to go from nothing to something, one of my favorite recent nba success stories. Everybody loves an underdog
Dude plays with no fear.
He is like the incarnation of Jerry West.
He's a Kobe clone,, no other way to say it. Forget the H..billy Kobe comparisons, accolades, he is just scary good.
Banton has been rlly good, he’s a Toronto native so he’s a fan favourite. If nick nurse played him more he would produce for sure, he played pretty good minutes when Siakam was injured.
Bro I genuinely love Banton but the man has no stability, he ends up on the floor every other possession it seems. Bro needs to hit that gym
@@donatobianco8226 fax but he improved his 3pt shooting that’s a good sign
He’s got good basketball IQ which is what sets him apart from the rest and he should have been a top 5 pick, no doubt about it, lakers took a chance he would go undrafted and he did, as we say the rest is history
The new prince after luka fall…
What fall? Luka is 2nd in the league in scoring
Ya'll remember Chandler Parsons in Houston Rockets? Dude was nowhere near an allstar but played so well for a role player during his time in Houston. Could defend, could score, could play off the ball. He was basically like a swiss army knife that you could insert in multiple teams/situations and can still be very helpful to the team. That's how I view Ausin Reaves as: one of the best role players in the league.
Is he currently overpaid? Yes. Will he be an allstar in the future? There is a chance, but most likely no. Stop overhyping the guy. He doesn't need the added pressure
As of right now this seems like one of the most lackluster draft classes in recent years, whereas for example the 2018 draft class seems as good if not better than the 2003 draft.
Why was he not in the riding stars game if he’s only a sophomore?
📷
Because he’s overrated as hell
NBA should bring back the third round of the draft
i love you too jimer
This video was made one month ago! Things have changed and it's difficult to think he wouldn't be a mid first round draft choice today.
aside from the Lakers as one of the best fan base, you can't also deny his tenacity and he plays hard, just like what Caruso
you are acting like reeves matters. He doesn't; just another driveby white baller. Everyone seen this move b4. We get one of these jokes every year. and usually about 10 of them in the ncaa, where "Fake-white ballerism" reigns supreme.
with way better offense he’s definitely much better than Caruso
He’s way better than Caruso
Lakers have the best scouting dept in the world
Hes my GOAT
Its so funny when this dude drags the last vocal in every sentence LMFAO 😂 "He made it to the NBAaaaa" "60 picks went byyyyyyy" what accent is that? Where are u from dude?
Dude. Average 30+ in high school and college.. That's great..
who else went back to see what happened to his shoe? 1:36
i love you too
When you see him in his high school games, when you see him in his college games, it's obvious he looks like a future pro. He's been the same guy all along. The cream eventually rises to the top.
Do Jevon Carter next
Mamukelashvili has been really good lately.
Who's that
As a nets fan cam Thomas is goated!!!!
As a minnesota fan I can say all wolves fans loves Garza. He’s very good when he gets in but the problem is he’s a back up to Rudy,kat and naz Reid
Undrafted lakers and 30+ draft gsw are gold mine
Austin Reaves: "I'm from brick city"
I don't understand why you wouldn't believe Austin Reaves would turn down the Detroit Pistons at the 42nd pick. The Pistons were only offering a two-way contract, so there was NO benefit whatsoever to be drafted by Detroit.
If I could choose between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Detroit Pistons for the same, exact contract, I would choose L.A. every time. Rob Pelinka also told Reaves he would ONLY get the contract if he stopped doing private workouts for other NBA teams.
So right off the bat, there were fewer teams considering Austin, because he complied with Pelinka's condition. 🏀💰
He’s that guy
wowooww
This is my first time seeing this guy. I haven't watched basketball since LeBron went to LA. This guy reminds me of a small Larry Bird. Idk something about his shooting
we really making videos like this for mid players now
I love you toooo
i like him because im a lakers fan and my name is Austin as well lol
Once again, all those overpaid GM & coaches still don't get it. Sports IQ and work ethic are much more important than the rest when choosing the great player.
he'll be like THT. nothing new
75% of the hype is because he's in LA... any other team besides maybe GS and no one knows his name.
if anyone tell me he's that actor in Suits i would believe it
W
Why u put that tittle this is just an AR documentary xd
I didn’t even know he was 6’5
I really think Bron, and DLo took him under their wing to teach him
To be fair. Lots of teams didn’t miss too hard that draft. Definitely in the first round
Malik Monk grew up the next town over from Newark Arkansas.
If he was any other nba team he wouldn’t get any recognition
Respectfully... He's white.. in the nba playing with 2 hall of famers and holding his own.. hes the minority... underdog with heart and drive... we like that
I think people love him for exactly what you just said he's the underdog who works really hard and is fearless on the court he ain't scared to go against anyone or shoot any shot
He's just working hard
Reaves is a lottery pick in this draft I’d put him around 8-12
it’s funny how the nba is like a show full of recency bias. Nothing bad about austin i love watching him but even though he was cool as a rookie and earlier this season when he played, people act like he’s never been here before
I thought this vid gonna 1hr or shit LUL
4:10. if you want to skip ahead and save time