Austin Reaves Discussion: Overachiever Who Underachieved

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  1. Zoyd Wheeler

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    The clip where AR goes to his right against PHO, has 3 guys on him and throws it in with his left hand: 3 guys on him. Stunning!
     
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    Need a big win just sit LeBron and let Steve Reaves handle it.
     
    Toklat, Mar 26, 2024
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    Clutch Hillbilly Kobe, the Mamba from OKLAHOMA
     
    KareemtheGreat33, Mar 26, 2024
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    That long three ball make was so clutch!!! Incredible game AR! Triple Dub!
     
    lakerjones, Mar 26, 2024
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    Dude is insane in clutch. Ever since that pre-season win 3 years ago (or was it summer league or smth?) ... to Mavs buzzer-beater.

    And the most important part -- he does it in many ways. Defense. Rebounding. Scoring in the final minutes.

    Such an asset. Should be paid twice his contract, really.
     
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    Straight baller tonight!
     
    CarolinaLakerFan, Mar 26, 2024
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    This was a Lebron like superstar performance. Basically you can suck for most of the game but you have this extra gear that others just don't.

    Middleton was too smalling him, turning the ball over, getting his handle stripped in the first half

    Fourth quarter was unreal literally locked down Middleton and Lillard, got a s*** load of tough boards, and just hit big shot after big shot
     
    Pioneer10, Mar 26, 2024
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    THis was Reaves best game as a Laker period.

    Unbelievable on BOTH ends...saw the Reaves from last year on the defensive end, locking up Dame and Middleton on multiple possessions, super impressive effort from this guy man.
     
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    Didn't realized that he had triple double
     
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    After AR's game in MIL, this just in from all reporters on the scene: he is indeed HIM. I repeat: Austin Reaves is HIM.

    Back to you in the studio.
     
    Zoyd Wheeler, Mar 26, 2024
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    Boston game better
     
    KareemtheGreat33, Mar 26, 2024
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    Reggie Miller, who called AR "Anthony Reaves" after a huge 3 with under 2 mins to go in regulation, says he'd like to see AD get a touch in that 2nd OT, and 1 second later AR just steps up and hits a Kobe-like dagger 3 to push MIL to the brink.

    This is a game I will watch again, but right now I'm too fatigued from it. How many times did AR fight for an offensive rebound or 2nd chance, knocked it out to D-Lo, who hit a 3? Three times? Four? Always clawing back. My lawd!

    Reggie not only doesn't know AR's name, he apparently doesn't even know AR's HIM!
     
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    He was fantastic. Still amazes me he went undrafted and is now our starting SG having games like this where not only does he look like he belongs against the best teams in the league, but he thrives.
     
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    The way he steps up his game in big moments may be my favorite thing about HIM. Just crazy how reliable he is in crunch time at his age and with his "history".
     
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    He's clutch , a very rare quality 3rd/4th options on teams have .. That's why you keep him
     
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    ANTHONY Reaves!

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    KareemtheGreat33, Mar 27, 2024
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    "You can either fold... or you can man up and face the challenge".
     
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    And right before that, Spero Dedes referred to AR-15 as "Austin Rivers." :LLLLLebronlaughing:
     
    Mr. Hollywood, Mar 27, 2024
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    F****n’ clowns. Can’t stand Miller and his Ferengi face / Reggie Miller commentary. :swear:
     
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