The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a>made it loud and clear that they wanted to keep <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Austin-Reaves-profile-Age-height-college-parents-girlfriend-and-nationality-20230416-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Austin Reaves</a> on the team at all costs. He was one of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James’</a> favorite teammates last season, and rightfully so.



Reaves may or may not play well every single night, but he does play hard. He makes no excuses, puts his head down, and does whatever it takes for his team to get the win.



That’s why Lakers coach Darvin Ham seems to be quite right on him going forward. He’s so high on him that he even believes he’s going to be an All-Star in the foreseeable future.



<h2>Darvin Ham Predicts Austin Reaves Will Be An All-Star</h2>



“I’m putting it on record right now, Austin Reaves will be an All-Star at some point soon,” Ham said on the #thisleague UNCUT podcast with Marc Stein and Chris Haynes. “I think what you saw with him being invited to be a part of the World Cup team is the first step in that direction.”



“Everything you saw him do last year, the kid is a flat-out competitor, one of the greatest human beings you could ever be around,” Ham added. “Always fun, keeps things simple, but yet works at his craft, is fearless in the biggest moments, and my plan is to continue to feature him. He’s our starting 2-guard and I think there’s a lot more levels he’s going to get to before it’s all said and done. He’ll be an All-Star and a world champion, with me in the room with him.“






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Reaves will have the rock on his hand a lot next season, so he’ll have plenty of opportunities to put up All-Star-caliber numbers, not to mention the fact that playing for a team like the Lakers definitely helps.

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Lakers coach makes bold prediction about Austin Reaves

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> had one big priority ahead of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> offseason. They wanted to keep rising guard <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Austin-Reaves-profile-Age-height-college-parents-girlfriend-and-nationality-20230416-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Austin Reaves</a> at all costs, rewarding him for a very remarkable season.



Reaves broke out in the second half of the campaign, playing his way up Darvin Ham’s rotation and securing himself as a starter. Unlike what most people thought, the Lakers managed to secure him at a major discount.



So, now that they’ve secured one of their best young players for the future, it now seems like they want him to take some playmaking duties off<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james"> LeBron James’ </a>shoulders going forward.



<h2>Lakers Want To Run Their Offense Through Austin Reaves</h2>



“Reaves continued his stellar play into the playoffs, averaging 16.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists on 46.4 percent from the field and 44.3 from 3 as a starter over the Lakers’ 16 games,” reported Jovan Buha of The Athletic. “The only players to hit those marks last postseason were Nikola Jokić, Devin Booker and Kawhi Leonard (though Leonard only played in two postseason games).”



“The Lakers plan on running more of their offense through Reaves next season, unlocking the point guard skills he’s flashed through his first two years in the league, according to team sources not authorized to speak publicly,” Buha added.




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Reaves will also represent Team USA in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, so he’ll have a prime opportunity to continue his development as a rising star. That contract could look like the ultimate bargain.

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Lakers have a new plan for Austin Reaves

LeBron James is 38-years old and needs help in his quest to a fifth <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship. That’s why the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> are making big moves in free agency, especially to avoid any hesitation by the King toward retirement.



After the playoffs, LeBron sent a worrying message for the front office. “We’ll see what happens going forward. I don’t know.&nbsp;I have a lot to think about to be honest.&nbsp;Just for me personally going forward in the game of basketball. I have a lot to think about.”


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Now, the Lakers won’t take any chances as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> is the key piece of the franchise. After signing names like Gave Austin and extending Rui Hachimura with D’Angelo Russell, the last missing piece was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/austin-reaves">Austin Reaves</a>. 



<h2>Austin Reaves gets big contract extension with Lakers</h2>



The Lakers will give Austin Reaves a max four-year, $56 million contract extension. He was a restricted free agent, but now he’s locked to remain at Los Angeles. 







Reaves proved to be a sensational asset during the second half of the season and in the playoffs. He is only 25-years old and the future is promising as a crucial role player.



Austin Reaves played college basketball for the&nbsp;Wichita State Shockers&nbsp;and then transferred to the&nbsp;Oklahoma Sooners. In 2021, he was eligible in the NBA Draft, but no team took him. Then, the Los Angeles Lakers signed him.&nbsp;


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A few years later, thanks to his extraordinary performances in the 2022-2023 season, Reaves finally gets the paycheck he deserves. In the last stage of LeBron James’ career, the Lakers seemed ready for a championship run.

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NBA News: Lakers sign key player to help LeBron James

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> were one of the best teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> after the All-Star break. Despite<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> LeBron James</a>‘ foot injury, they still managed to finish the season on a high note.



Notably, a lot of that had to do with Austin Reaves breaking out for them. He established himself as a steady contirbutor, and even worked his way up to the starting lineup.



The Lakers are now looking to<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lebron-james-lakers-make-final-decision-on-austin-reaves-20230628-BUS-19028.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lebron-james-lakers-make-final-decision-on-austin-reaves-20230628-BUS-19028.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">retain him at all costs,</a> which is why NBA analyst Colin Cowherd believes they might be getting a little delusional, going as far as to compare him with Mac McClung, Patrick Beverley, Kelly Olynyk, and Grayson Allen.



<h2>Colin Cowherd Warns The Lakers About Overpaying For Austin Reaves</h2>



“Last two years, he’s been a nice player for the Lakers,” Cowherd said. “Are they getting delusional because they found him? And because he plays well with LeBron, but so did Matthew Dellavedova.”



“Everybody is loyal to what they find,” Cowherd added. “Are the Lakers falling in love with the kid because they found him at garage sale prices? If you want to be a max player, you have got to show me max qualities.”



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As good as Reaves has been for them, they also need to add some more quality pieces to their current roster, and maybe committing that much money to him won’t be the wisest bet.

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Colin Cowherd takes a huge shot at 'delusional' Lakers over Austin Reaves contract - Bolavip US

Colin Cowherd takes a huge shot at 'delusional' Lakers over Austin Reaves contract

There are big decisions to make for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> once free agency opens. Last season they had to change most of their roster at the trade deadline to help <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, so they can’t afford to lose players like Austin Reaves for nothing.



Reaves emerged as a great third option behind James and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Anthony Davis</a>, especially in the postseason. With D’Angelo Russell unable to remain as a primary option, he stepped up in their way to the Western Conference Finals.


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However, he can leave this summer. The Lakers announced on Tuesday they have officially extended qualifying offers to Rui Hachimura (7.7M) and Reaves (2.2M), so they are going to become restricted free agents.



<h2>The Lakers could reportedly pay up to 100M for Reaves</h2>



Ideally, the Lakers wouldn’t have to compete to retain the player. If that’s the case, they could offer him a four-year deal worth 54 million dollars. However, it doesn’t seem likely that Reaves won’t have any other suitors.



Considering his ascension late in the season, there are teams that might be ready to put Los Angeles in trouble. Being just a restricted free agent means the Lakers could match any offer, something they might be willing to do.



The Lakers are reportedly ready to offer Reaves a contract of up to 100 million dollars. A four-year contract for that price might be their limit, according to what Jovan Buha of The Athletic recently said on The HoopsHype Podcast. What the potential new deal means is that the front office is going to make sure LeBron doesn’t lose one of the most important players in the team.

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Lebron James’ Lakers make final decisions on Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> were one of the best teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> after the trade deadline. Even without <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a>, Darvin Ham’s team was able to hold it’s own more often than not.



But as good as their reinforcements were, a lot of that also had to do with a guy who was already there and worked his way up the rotation, and that guy is Austin Reaves.



Reaves has now gauged plenty of league-wide interest, with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Rockets </a>as a potential destination. With that in mind, the Lakers had no choice but to draft Jalen Hood-Schifino as an insurance policy.



<h2>Lakers Drafted Jalen Hood-Schifino As Potential Austin Reaves Replacement</h2>



(Transcript via Lakers Nation)



“The reason the Lakers were so high on both guards is they saw them as potential replacements for Reaves should an offer sheet price them out of bringing the restricted free agent back, league sources tell Lakers Nation.



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If he does get a max offer though then the Lakers will need to make a decision on whether they want to match it, which could get tricky considering how many other free agents they need to pay and the nature of the new CBA. For those reasons, the Lakers were targeting guards with the 17th pick and may have drafted Reaves’ potential replacement in Hood-Schifino.”


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Even so, all signs point toward the Lakers re-signing Reaves, as he has also expressed an interest in staying in Los Angeles. But if that’s not the case, then it’s nice to know they already have a plan B.

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Lakers already have a replacement for Austin Reaves

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> had a very positive season, even if they couldn’t reach the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Finals. The biggest takeaway is that they’ve finally been competitive, with many players turning up their level. Austin Reaves, for instance, had a breakout year.



The guard stepped up in incredible ways, establishing himself in the starting lineup and proving to be a key contributor alongside <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> and Anthony Davis. That’s why the team is concerned about his future.



Reaves is set to become a restricted free agent, and he’s already been linked with other teams. Therefore, it looks like the Lakers have already prepared themselves for a potential departure of the 25-year-old.



<h2>Rumor: Lakers drafted Jalen Hood-Schifino in case Austin Reaves leaves</h2>



According to Lakers Nation, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Jalen Hood-Schifino with the 17th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft as a possible replacement for Reaves, who may receive better offers in the open market.








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Apart from the Indiana University product, the purple and gold reportedly had guard Kobe Bufkin, who was selected by Atlanta with the 15th pick, on their radar as well. Reaves will not be missing suitors, which is why the Lakers are contemplating every possible scenario.

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NBA Rumors: Lakers land potential replacement for Austin Reaves - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Lakers land potential replacement for Austin Reaves

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a>were doomed and condemned to not even making the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> playoffs last season. Then, the front office worked its magic and gave <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James </a>a very good supporting cast.



The Lakers still were no match for the eventual champion Denver Nuggets, but they were quite close in all four losses, and it feels like they’re just a piece away from being a legit championship contender.



So, now that it’s become more than evident that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Davis</a> will never step up and be the alpha dog, the Lakers need to keep their youngins at all costs. And according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, the Houston Rockets could look to steal a couple of those away.



<h2>NBA Rumors: Rockets Could Target Rui Hachimura And Austin Reaves</h2>



“Equipped with so much spending power, the most in the NBA, and a coach, Ime Udoka, that is popular among NBA players, the Rockets have not prioritized specific targets as much as a pool of players to pursue,” wrote Feigen.



“According to a person with knowledge of their thinking, they have interest in the Lakers’ Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves, the [Brooklyn] Nets’ Cam Johnson, the [Golden State] Warriors’ Donte DiVincenzo, the [Memphis] Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks, the [Toronto] Raptors’ Jakob Poeltl and the [Dallas] Mavericks’ Dwight Powell. Media reports have tied them to James Harden and Fred VanVleet,” the report added.



So, Rob Pelinka better get to work to make sure to have their rising stars locked in for years to come, as they were quite valuable in the playoffs and should be a part of their project for the future.

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LeBron James' Lakers could lose two stars to the Rockets

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> are just a couple of pieces away from being a legit <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>championship contender. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> is unlikely to retire after a full summer to restore his body.



But they must also try and retain their key contributors in free agency. Other than D’Angelo Russell, they should go the extra mile to try and keep the band together for at least another year.



That’s why they need to keep an eye on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Rockets,</a> as they could reportedly look to make a run at Austin Reaves if they fail to land James Harden this summer.



<h2>NBA Rumors: Rockets Want To Sign Austin Reaves</h2>



“Should Harden not come to Houston, the Rockets are expected to have interest in Lakers restricted free agent Austin Reaves, I’m told,” reported Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.



<h2>Lakers Will Match Any Offer Up To $100 Million</h2>



Notably, that would force Rob Pelinka’s hand to try and match all offers for Reaves up to $100 million. The Lakers want to keep him after such a remarkable season:



“The Lakers are going to match any contract offer sheet that he signs up to that $100 million,” Buha reported. “The Lakers view him as the third-best player on this team if you look at the regular season and postseason he had. He stepped up big time and was basically an 18-5-5 guy with near 50-40-90 shooting splits as a starter for them. There were several factors as to why the Lakers made that second-half run, but chief among them — and maybe the biggest factor overall — was Reaves’ ascension.”



The Rockets might have to overpay for Reaves’ services and force the Lakers out of the race. Otherwise, Reaves will most likely continue his career dressed in purple and gold.

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Rockets are ready to steal a Lakers star away from LeBron James

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Lakers</a> may have found a gem in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/austin-reaves" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Austin Reaves</a>. Hillbilly Kobe has become a fan favorite and played his way up Darvin Ham’s rotation, even becoming a starter in the final stretch of the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> season.



Reaves is a high-energy guy, either starting or coming off the bench. He showed the utmost confidence and even had some massive games in the playoffs, becoming an integral part of the team.



Of course, he also played himself into a big contract, and multiple teams will look to pry him away from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> and Anthony Davis. Here, we take a look at some of those teams.



<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 Teams For Austin Reaves</h2>



<h2>3. Houston Rockets</h2>



The Houston Rockets don’t want to be bottom-feeders for much longer. They hired Ime Udoka to go back to their winning ways, and they might even make a run at James Harden.



With that in mind, they’ll look to be big spenders in the summer, and the word around the league is that they could look to sign Reaves to a very lucrative five-year deal.



<h2>2. San Antonio Spurs</h2>



Likewise, the San Antonio Spurs have more than enough cash to spare in free agency, and they’re looking to build a young, contending team, so he definitely fits that mold.



Gregg Popovich will build his team around Victor Wembanyama, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, and Reaves is the kind of grit-and-grind, high-energy guy he’d love to coach.



<h2>1. Los Angeles Lakers</h2>



The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly ready to match offers up to $100 million for Austin Reaves. They know they can’t make the same mistake they did with Alex Caruso.



Of course, they’d love to keep him around at the projected $54 million contract he was due to get. But now that other teams are also keeping tabs on him, they’ll likely have to pay up.

NBA Rumors: Potential destinations for Austin Reaves - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Potential destinations for Austin Reaves

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> put together a very competitive squad after the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> trade deadline. But even before<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> LeBron James</a> got a new supporting cast, Austin Reaves had already worked his way up the rotation.



‘Hillbilly Kobe’ became a fan favorite for his timely buckets and unmatched confidence and energy. He played his way into Darvin Ham’s starting lineup and was a huge factor in the postseason.



That’s why the Lakers will try and do whatever they can to retain him with a long-term deal. However, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">San Antonio Spurs</a> could join the race to win his sweepstakes.



<h2>Spurs Could Pry Austin Reaves Away From The Lakers</h2>



“I think the Lakers are going to retain him,” Buha reported. “Obviously, their preference would be to sign him to the four-year, $54 million deal. I’ve heard that there are going to be multiple suitors out there in talking with people around the league. You mentioned Orlando and Houston. I’ve heard San Antonio could be a dark horse team that will try to poach Austin from the Lakers.”



“The Lakers are going to match any contract offer sheet that he signs up to that $100 million,” continued Buha. “The Lakers view him as the third-best player on this team if you look at the regular season and postseason he had. He stepped up big time and was basically an 18-5-5 guy with near 50-40-90 shooting splits as a starter for them. There were several factors as to why the Lakers made that second-half run, but chief among them — and maybe the biggest factor overall — was Reaves’ ascension.”


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Lakers could lose a key player this summer - Bolavip US

Lakers could lose a key player this summer

To say Austin Reaves had a breakout season is an understatement. The 24-year-old played a pivotal role in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a>‘ run to the Western Conference Finals, making a strong case to land a big contract this offseason.



Reaves has played the final season of the two-year, $2.4 million deal he signed with the purple and gold <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Austin-Reaves-profile-Age-height-college-parents-girlfriend-and-nationality-20230416-0039.html">in 2021</a>, and now looks set to receive a lucrative contract. The Lakers are frontrunners, but they’re not the only team in the queue.



 Since Reaves becomes a restricted free agent, it’s up to LA to make him stay in California for a few more years. However, it looks like the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets">Houston Rockets</a> are also thinking about making a move for the guard.



<h2>Rumor: Rockets have Austin Reaves as high-ranking target</h2>



(Via Kelly Iko of The Athletic)



“Former franchise player and current 76ers guard James Harden is the top target for Houston in free agency, according to league sources, representing the veteran leadership and elite point guard needed to establish structure and offensive cohesion. Outside of Harden, other high-ranking targets for Houston include Brook Lopez, Dillon Brooks and restricted free agents Cam Johnson and Austin Reaves, league sources said. 



They also said acquiring a veteran point guard is Houston’s primary objective, meaning even if a move for Harden didn’t materialize, names like Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Donte DiVincenzo and even former Rockets player Chris Paul could be considered should they become available.”



The Rockets are certainly a team to watch this offseason, since they want to get back to prominence after so long. However, Reaves may be out of their reach since he seems to be happy in LA. Besides, the Lakers will probably do everything to bring him back.

NBA Rumors: The team that could steal Austin Reaves from the Lakers - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: The team that could steal Austin Reaves from the Lakers

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> are one of the most popular teams in the sports industry. They have fans all over the world, and are tied with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> with 17 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championships, the most ever.



The Lakers have had nothing but the greatest players in NBA history wearing their jerseys, so it’s normal to think that their fans are kind of spoiled when it comes to winning.



That’s why some didn’t take it lightly when their team was swept by the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denver Nuggets</a>, and took to Instagram to rip the players. Notably, that didn’t sit well with Austin Rivers, who didn’t hesitate to call them out.



<h2>Austin Rivers Rips Lakers Fans After Playoff Elimination</h2>



(Transcript via Austin Rivers)



“Lakers fans…to the ones saying negative things. Or saying they need to trade Bron, Ad, etc. Relax, take a deep breath. Ur team just made it to the conference finals!! U were literally in a play-in-game weeks ago. So to make that run was impressive!! You had young players step up and get experience and improve. You have trade assets and a good supporting cast guys.



Bron showed he’s still one of the best players in the world. AD is healthy and has a summer to get the body more right and stable. U go into summer make a couple of moves and improve cast in certain areas and come back with some encouraging positive energy, fresh off a conference finals appearance. I say the next 2-4 years could be exciting for the Lakers. Then maybe after that, u talk rebuild, etc. Good season overall for y’all.”



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This isn’t the first time an NBA player rips Lakers fans and it most definitely won’t be the last one. Then again, we can’t stereotype and state that all fans are the same, as most showered his team with praise and support after a tough season.

Austin Rivers takes a big shot at Lakers fans - Bolavip US

Austin Rivers takes a big shot at Lakers fans

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> managed to come from behind in the series against the Sacramento Kings, but not against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a>. Now, the Dubs head into an offseason that may bring multiple changes.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green">Draymond Green</a>, for instance, becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2024, which is why there will be a lot of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-3-teams-that-could-pursue-draymond-green-20230514-BUS-961.html">rumors about his future</a> in the next few months. But before they move on, the Warriors big man reflected on the team’s season.



The reigning champions were destroyed by LeBron James and company in Game 6, and there was one player that made an impression on Green. Speaking on his “The Draymond Green Show”, he revealed that Austin Reaves now earned his respect.



<h2>Draymond Green says Austin Reaves earned his respect</h2>



“Austin Reaves, man, a guy who got off to a slow start in this series, finished with 23 and I think for the last three-four games maybe he played well. He earned my respect. Definitely earned my respect,” Green said. 



“Competing at the level that he competed at throughout this series. These lights get bright, we’ve seen guys these playoffs say these lights get too bright, and they get too bright for a lot of people. It didn’t start off great and that’s a guy who’s up for a contract… For the series to not start off great for him and for him to stick with it and have the impact that he had on the series said a lot to me.



“You see so many guys that just shrink in these moments and don’t live up to the moment. If I’m not mistaken, this is the first time playing at this level as far as the playoffs and making runs, looked like he fit right in, so I take my hat off to him.“


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Reaves has certainly made leaps this season, and he played particularly well in the Lakers’ clinching-series victory against the Warriors. He definitely earned the respect not only of Green, but of the entire league.

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NBA News: The Lakers player that earned Draymond Green's respect in the playoffs

Austin Reaves has been sensational in the 2022-2023 season for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a>. Though <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a> and Anthony Davis are the team leaders, Reaves is nowadays a clutch player when both stars aren’t able to take the ball. Undoubtedly, he is a surprise in the NBA.
Reaves showed his worth once again at Memphis during Game 1 of the first round in the NBA playoffs. He was the Lakers’ leading scorerwith 23 points over James and Davis. Furthermore, in the last minutes, Reaves was unstoppable and dismantled the Grizzlies.

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So, if the Los Angeles Lakers are destined for another championship run in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>, Austin Reavescould play a key factor during the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Did-the-Lakers-and-LeBron-James-make-the-2023-NBA-playoffs-20230412-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">playoffs</a>. Read here to know more details about him such as his age, height, college, parents, girlfriend and nationality.
<h2>How old is Austin Reaves?</h2>
Austin Reaves is 24 years old. Reaves was a sensation at Cedar Ridge High School averaging almost 33 points per game.
<h2>How tall is Austin Reaves?</h2>
Austin Reaves is 6 ft 5 in (approximately 1.96m) and weighs 197 Ib (89kg).
<h2>Where did Austin Reaves go to college?</h2>
Austin Reaves played college basketball for the Wichita State Shockers and then transferred to the Oklahoma Sooners. In 2021, he was eligible in the NBA Draft, but no team took him. Then, the Los Angeles Lakers signed him.
<h2>Austin Reaves: Who are his parents?</h2>
Brian Reaves and Nicole Wilkett are his parents. In a very interesting detail, both of them were basketball players representing Arkansas State at the college level with great accolades.
Austin Reaves has always admitted that his brother Spencer was a key factor for him to choose basketball. Spencer played for Central Missouri and NorthGreenville.
<h2>Who is Austin Reaves’ girlfriend?</h2>
Jenna Barber is the girlfriend of Austin Reaves. They have been together since Reaves’ high school days in Cedar Ridge. Though Austin went to Oklahoma at the college level and Jenna stayed at Arkansas, they kept their relationship going.

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<h2>Where is Austin Reaves from?</h2>
Austin Reaves was born in Newark, Arkansas. However, he also has German nationality thanks to one of his grandmothers. Last year, he completed the official process and could play for Germany in the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup.

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