Austin Reaves Discussion: Overachiever Who Underachieved

What a beast man...he's coming on at the right time. We absolutely need him to be playing at this all star level while LeBron is out AND when LeBron returns to have a shot at winning it all.

if Austin can be that 20-5-5 guy in the playoffs...this team takes another step and I do believe we can take out both Denver and OKC with him playing at this level. Not to mention Reaves defense has been much improved since Luka has come to the team

 

Might as well play Southbay against the Bucks

 

Oh lord …. another “groan” injury with Vando now?

 

Rest game. Good idea.

 

We still have Koloko vs Giannis
Goodwin vs Lillard and some other guys vs Kuz.
And of course JJ vs Doc -Pimple duo

 

.... and Jaxson on Lopez? Dalton with the governor off to go for it on offense, DFS and Jordan at the point?

Edit ... believing the "Doubtful" I forgot .... no DFS or Vando. Maybe it's Hayes, Koloko or Len or Morris, Knecht, Goodwin and Gabe?

 

da hell

 

Giannis for 50. Lakers won’t break 90

 

Kuz fir 25

 

Governor off and headers open, Dalton might go for 50.

 

^^^

 

What do you like for a lineup out of what's available?

 

Half right

 

On the topic of "should we build around Luka and AR after Bron retires":
He missed at least a couple 3s in the forth that can't happen in the playoffs. May be difference between going home or not, just on those shots alone.

I know he's tired, he particularly suffers from it and he has a couple minor injuries. He also held the fort for a lot of games without any or at least 2 of the 3 only offensive weapons we have. He's been amazing, elevated his game and I love him.

But that's the difference between an all-star player and #2 on a contending team or a really good player and a #3. A #2 in today's NBA has to deliver 95% of the times, especially in Q4 and lead the team in stretches when the #1 is out. #3 can get off nights and disappear in some quarters without harming the team.
I think he's a #3, mostly because of stamina and consistency. He still had a great game and lead us in Q2 playing amazing. But you can see a lot of times how he struggles to sustain the high level ball he's able to deliver.

He has the game and skills to be a #2, but I think he lacks the stamina and consistency to do it always and that's important as we prepare the post-Bron era. We may find a similar guy and have him and AR supporting Luka and a bunch of defenders, that might still get you to the promised land

 

ginobili (this is a compliment). hopefully we can find a tony parker type (not exactly the position, but the value) to supplement luka (td).

 

So, was it Austin’s fault again tonight?
Just asking, for a friend.

 

He only scored 30, so he’s clearly at fault