Austin Reaves Discussion: Hot N Cold

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  1. abeer3

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    ironically, i'm one of reaves's biggest fans! i'd hate to see him misused and diminish his value by playing him out of position.

    as a starter, he has to be a 2. as a backup, he can play 2 or 3, some pg against very specific matchups (i think memphis the other night was an example of one that can work).
     
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    I was his first hugest fan. ;)
     
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    Nah nah nah ... once he was on the squad full time, no 2 way BS, thanks to LeBron calling it from his Vegas mini camp, after following him since grade school ...... check my receipts. I haven't actually but am confident I was riding his jock the most very early on.

    :Fishwink:
     
  5. abeer3

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    i went back to page 1, and you were among the first with a highlight montage!

    i also discovered that i was the first with the joe ingles comp (at least in this thread) :LLLLLebronlaughing:
     
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    Reaves is the best
     
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    This is me from Oct 9th, 2021. So @abeer3 gimme credit too.

     
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    Lakers are going to have to back up the Brinks truck to re-sign him at this rate.

    Looks like him and DS got pissed of people reminding them they got bullied against Minnesota and looked to attack Toronto
     
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    Yes Austin!
    This kid has no fear and better be a Laker for life.
     
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    Ron just called AR a “7-8” guy.
    Come on man, he’s getting better every month and already is our best player off the bench. He could start on most of the good squads in the NBA.
     
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    Wonder if he was thinking about anyone in particular who made wild plays and didn't play under control. Maybe a former teammate.

    Maybe this guy
     
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    :Laugh:
     
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    Rinse. Repeat. quote the old post. The End.
     
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    At the moment, AR has to be considered the Most Underrated Player in the NBA. I wonder how long that will last. We get the same dude every game; the fans will have to wake up and see how awesome his overall game is. And yea, we need to pay him.
     
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    Austin has him some NASTY damn crossovers.

    :Magicwow4:
     
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    He put Gary Trent Jr on skates and Jr about broke at least one of his ankles in the TOR game. Damn. Not bad for a hillbilly.
     
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    The more I watch him, the more he reminds me of young Ginobili with those crossovers and herky-jerky moves.
     
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    one thing i didn't count on: reaves being the guy to manufacture FTAs when the offense gets in a rut. pretty amazing.
     
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    That is a good connection right there.

    He is a smart player with the skill to handle himself. He does a lot of small things people don't see but also has the skills to show up and be flashy. He has a plan on his attack on his defender and plays to what people think is a limitation for him. I personally love how he is always probing the paint, finishing after the contact and pushing the ball. The kid is just plain and simple... A baller.
     

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