How a “Skinny White Kid” Became a Lakers Star
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 มี.ค. 2023
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Austin Reaves is getting MVP chants while playing with LeBron James but he started out as a little recruited high school player in a small town. Reaves has been key to the Lakers making a playoff push but how did he get this far despite scouts thinking he was not an NBA talent? - กีฬา
I love these type of story videos! Now Austin Reaves is the Lakers starting SG!
For mow I assume. Think they were testing the lineups because Austin Reaves definitely plays better with AD and Dlo versus Dennis and LeBron type lineups.
As soon as LeBron will be back he’ll make sure everyone forgets this dude.
@@nicolasm.3708 😂 u def don't watch Lakers games
@@nicolasm.3708 Austin dropped like 17 n 5 with bron playing tf u talking abt
@@nicolasm.3708 yeah that didn’t happen 😂
I love how Austin Reaves plays with such finesse and precision, he's a true master of his craft.
He is not that athletic but he can he can do other things on the court like inside finishing floaters and shooting threes
I never heard about race so much till the last few years 😅 it's literally multiple times a day now, crazy stuff. What happened to it's about what you do, not what you look like?
That’s because white people are under attack from progressive ideology. You can literally be blatantly racist against white people on national TV and it is acceptable. But say the exact same thing With a white person talking about Black people and all of a sudden the whole world is in uproar. Everyone wants to end racism but nobody talks about the racism towards white people.
They're trying to bring racism back
Some people care more about how others look, and the last few years is when people finally had enough. I guess :P
Race doesn’t exist. It’s been biologically proven. People are just dumb
maybe if blacks weren't subhuman criminals we wouldn't be like this as a society. blame them
Like everyone else is saying, this was dope & felt longer than 8 minutes in a good way. Keep it up, will keep watching.
Appreciate that
@@AMHoops can you make a video on the raptor😊s? Btw I’m a big fan
@@BlackJesus698 facts
Austin Reeves is really the only consistent player alongside lebron. Austin is smart and makes the right play. The guy leaves it all on the floor
Agreed. For example, Malik Beasley is a great shooter, but he'll have two or three off nights for every game he balled.
D'Angelo Russell on his second injury since joining the Lakers. Vando can't stay in the game 'cause he can't defend without fouling.
Rui, Wenyen and Lonnie such one-way players that Darvin Ham alternating DNPs between. At least you know what to expect with Reaves. 🏀
@@TuNnL exactly
Anyone notice that when LeBron came back Reaves struggled and the Lakers lost?
@@mattstrathis4328 if Reeves struggles its okay, anyone can have off games.. the main thing is his effort is never questionable, along with high IQ basketball. Sometimes shots wont fall
@@mattstrathis4328 Austin Reaves did NOT struggle in LeBron's first game back. He shot 6-10 and led the team in assists.
The only Laker who was more efficient against the Bulls was Anthony Davis. 🏀
Josh green is an Aussie and as an Aussie I’m glad that so many are in the nba now
It’s Better to be underrated like josh🤷♂️
You have the GOAT (Ben Simmons). I would be so proud 😢 I wish I were an Aussie
@@thunderator3044 😂
@@thunderator3044 Ben Simmons is a great player, he’s just had a terrible run with injuries and confidence lately
Joe Ingles is a legend. Hes been in the league forever despite having the body of an over the hill substitute teacher who sneaks doughnuts in his briefcase.
austin reaves got that myplayer storyline
As a Lakers fan, I do agree that Reaves got more attention, partly, because he's white. Same thing that happened with Caruso. But the thing is...he's on the Lakers, the biggest franchise in the NBA. Him and Caruso were massive underdogs and had very little expectations on the team, yet not only did they exceed those expectations, they thrived and have created incredible value behind their names.
And yeah, you're completely right: literally any other race playing all star basketball in the NBA is going garner attention because of how much of an oddity it is. It's just human nature.
and its not like he can't ball. F the haters. Go Austin, I'm rooting for this kid big time!
I think it's more that he is a Laker than he is white.
Yeah, the Mavericks are a thing but, not a "Laker" thing.
right, the media isn't talking about a dude on the mavs who are losing like crazy 🤯 but they talk about a dude on the team with the most fans?? Who woulda thought!!!!
Biggest franchise?? 20 years ago maybe. Your front office is garbage since Dr. Buss died. LeBron bailed you out--even though Lakers Nation will never appreciate or respect him--but that's over.
No more titles until the incompetent Buss kids sell.
Wow, dude has to be overlooked because of his skin color and then deal with people like you who think he is privileged even after overcoming his skin color. Disgusting
Fans like someone that looks like they're giving their all in a game
Both Austin and Alex look like they're giving it everything
I'm a lakers fan. AR is a baller. His color doesn't matter. That guy puts in the work.
Apparently his color matters that’s why it’s being brought up.
@@aks1993kumar doesnt matter to me. Alos he a baller since hus college days, minus the bias.
It's just another step in the anti white narrative. Pretend like white people get special attention/treatment to push towards giving them worse treatment
I'm proud of that young man like he was my son.. I had been following Lakers games and enjoyed watching this kid, so I definitely appreciated watching Reaves' backstory! Great commentary as always, A.M. Hoops!
Wow thank you so much for this 😍😊I'm his huge fan since rookie days😍❤️
When the Lakers most needed someone to step up AR15 never backed down.
He is having hella of a season.
Reaves set a career-high in PTS v Magic and then followed it up with a career-high in AST v Suns.
Staying ready 😤 does it on both ends of the floor and brings energy to every game. 🔥💪
Austin reeves is just balling, he’s playing confidently and competitively on a lakers squad that’s been in shambles till Westbrook departure. Reeves is a player who’s cemented a roll on the lakers as a player who makes the right plays and can get you 18-5-5 on a nightly basis. He’s going to very important for the lakers moving forward this postseason(most likely cmon lebrons back) and the next season where they will most likely try to keep it together and make a title run.
They weren‘t in shambles after Russ they were before after they were one of the best
Damn. This video was an absolute BANGER. Amazing job on the background of Austin Reeves! 💯💯
4:13 is one of the nicest transitions I’ve ever seen. As a Laker fan it gave me epic documentary vibes. Subbed.
Please make a video on why Dallas couldn’t work things out.
Everyone’s been ripping them. There are 7 games left. I’m waiting until after the playoffs because we’ve seen Luka do some crazy stuff in the playoffs
@@AMHoops I've written the script for you "Kyrie."
@@TechMyLifeVideo he’s been performing even better than his brooklyn nets averages. So i think it’s wrong to blame him.
Please don't bro. I can't take it anymore 😓.
Kyrie a cancer to every team that he is on.
it's almost unbelievable that they got Austin right after Caruso...... If they let him go like Caruso, I'm shaking my head.
We ain’t making the same mistake
@@bangeyboi2143 fingers crossed
I hope they don't trade him. I don't know why they always let their best players go with no reason, like Shaquille O'Neal, Alex Caruso, Pau Gasol, and they were about to trade Lamar Odom, but they couldn't but after that he did want the trade because he found it disrespectful. That happens especially after they win a Championship.
Lakers is a racist org. They can’t have white players who play good in the squad.
We better keep him
I agree wholeheartedly with your take. Keep being great man 💪🏿
You are one of the best NBA youtubers. Videos with good information, straight to the point and excellent delivery. Liked and subbed.
Austin Reeves makes the right play every time. Early in the season, I said Austin should have been getting more playing time. You need a guy who will get you some rebounds, score some points, play some d, pass the ball, and not turn the ball over.
I love when AM hoops makes a video🙂
Never really got to reeves play when he first got to the lakers because of all the superstars on the team. I’m glad this coach gave him a chance to showcase his potential.
I was not expecting such a story. Great video
Amazing video. Thank you for sharing. Subscribed.
This seriously was a great video, I love your energy and story telling, everything flows so well, had me hooked the whole time! You just earned a subscriber my friend!
Best story so far. Casey K. is the best bball youtuber, hands down! Subscribed!
Casey, this video was great man! You are doing an EXCELLENT job!
Your transitions to your previous videos are always so smooth.
GG.
Race has nothing to do with it. It’s the story of underdog, to see how someone overlooked breakthrough and succeed.
Starting the day with your freshly uploaded video is a bless
I have a thing for non-point guards who can really pass. Think Jokic, Sabonis, Draymond. Reaves sees the game so well, he could be in that company one day.
Who do you think is the greatest non-PG passer ever?
Great point at the end, love the vids keep it up man
Came back to this today... He has proven to be on one of the most value contracts in the NBA. He might never be an all-star, but he is exactly the type of player the all-stars want surrounding them. Good explanation of the "race" question in that part of it is genuinely a novelty (what a perfect explanation). He also makes kids from small towns feel like "you never know... Look at Austin Reaves..." because it is so rare for a farmer boy to be an NBA starter.
Glad Austin Still On The Lakers😊
Lakers fans have a tendency to hype up mid but Reeves has crazy game sense for someone with his experience level, I hope he balls out in the playoffs at some point to silence the doubters
I think your point abt it being a 'novelty' in some ways to have a player of other ethnicities, especially for me one of our own white Americans, is awesome 😂😂 I mean Reaves literally grew up on a farm lmao and now he's dunkin on dudes in a Lakers uniform in the playoffs 🤣🤣🔥🔥🔥
Your videos are fantastic. Now I have to follow Reeves career.
Amazing story and production❤
Brilliant video. You really do your research! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Solid content ❤💜💛💯
love these types of story videos keep it up
Thanks! Will do!
Best basketball channel out there, greetings from Uruguay!
Thank you Russ for passing the ball too Reaves and thank you Rajon as well :)
He’s a star in the making. He seems like a real one. Fun to watch
i respect austin reaves. super good hardworking high iq making the most of his talents. he can be a solid role player in this league for a while.
I honestly believe his ceiling is higher than role player in the long run. He can't do it alone but can he be one of the main guys on a championship caliber team. I believe he can
Dude, you rock. I'm an MLB FAN, though. Best wishes😮😊
i still hope that the Lakers make it to the playoffs and Austin Reeves is actually giving them a big time boost for them and he deserves to be paid big time 100%%%%%
I still hope Reeves will get his cash but Lakers can go to hell. Are there any lakes around LA?
@@RudolfSikorsky How many Celtics are around boston?
@@dragoonfang747 Still a lot. Were more when club was created. But LA.... Yeah. Hate that city.
Love this feature
Don't call him Austin Reaves, call him AR15
Austin reaves deserve what he getting he definitely developed into a great player!
On the real, ive been waiting on a "skinny white kid" 😂😂 i love all race. Lets go Austin
Another W take I completely agree with you
he's a beast
I just love the under dog, period. Everyone has a story and I like his
I love how every video has a segue to another video you've made
Love the video! Can you please make a video on how's Russ now performing on the clippers?
Being from FLA and a HEAT 🔥 fan I don't watch too much Western Conference ball,,,I jokingly say Lakers n LeBron are my #2 team and West Coast team (I like LeBron since he was on Heat and won 2 titles in 305 plus he is Awesome) But I never even knew about Reaves till the playoffs started and now this great video !! I'm a new fan of Austin Reaves now !!!
Reminds me of Dale Blaney from WVU in the 80's. Made the Lakers then decided to race Sprint Cars LOL. Now he's a legend in that...crazy.
Well said
The NBA game isn't too big for him. He is so composed for a young player, he plays his game
Hes a super star right now
people are forgetting the most like obvious part of both Caruso and now Reaves. They were literally the youngest players on their teams and both were undrafted. Both played along with LeBron as the only non-vet players on their teams and excelled in their roles and opportunities. Does it have to do with their skin color? Probably. But I personally think it has a lot more to do with them being undrafted, and young on an "old" team. In this sport tho, skin color goes both ways, they'll think you're garbage because you're white, or they think you're overrated because you're white.
I barely watch basketball. I can tell Austin Reaves was putting in work.
Perfection A.M.
Let’s get a Red Velvet vid next;) Light the BEAM!!
Fan favorite before this video but after this masterpiece I see he’s different now different and meant for more he’s so inspiring and not only that but to me he’s the third option on a legendary team ad and Lebron are some serious to think about when you trying to make a name for yourself and the fact that he’s been able to hang against all odds is nuts! My favorite white boy and I say that with irony cus I believe anyone can make it but his story without race involved is already crazy he could’ve been black hispanic or Peruvian and it would still be a crazy ! story
People are subliminally biased the fact that he’s getting so much love has to do with the fact that there’s a lot of kids online that look like him giving him a lot of love it’s just part of being human
I never thought I'd enjoy this channel as much as I do. Typically avoid "gossipy" stuff but the man's just good at storytelling and I love it lol
I hate this channel, the guy has irritatingly ugly squinty eyes, horrible haircut and he rants too loud, which is the typical of sportscasters nowadays...all wanting to have one delivered line go down in history...
Hillbilly Kobe has to be the best nickname ever
Hubie Talks Hoops calls him “Mayo Mamba”. I like that
Shame on the scouts for missing this kid. Glad he had the opportunity to step up and make a name for himself.
Austin Reaves deserves $50+ million four-year contract extension
It's the love of the underdog.
I agree with the points you made. Big part of it is also that he is a Laker. I remember a while ago. Lakers fans were convinced 2 1st Round Picks and Talen Horton Tucker would get them any superstar in the league
I honestly had Austin being a starter in the league when I watched him at Oklahoma.
The bright spot of the Lakers
Casey please WE BEG YOU to make a video on how the Kyrie trade messed up the Dallas Mavericks , i wanna see that so badly
They don't play any type of defense. Thus that
Could it be that its just fun to watch him play basketball ?
Steal in and swoop him. Love it!
make a raptors vid pls also love the content
Can you pls make a video on the pacers ❤️
I ❤Austin Reaves it’s always good to see the underdog succeed don’t matter what race they are. Ppl who want to be racist will always be mad when the race they hate succeeds. So it’s not a big deal at all. Ppl are racist
Let's not compliment one guy and tear down another. HillyBilly Kobe is inspirational.
AR just makes the right plays at the right time
Reaves has also been doing his numbers in primetime
_He's Him!_
If this video doesn't do well, it may be the thumb nail, I didn't recognize it as yours for some reason, good luck tho, great vid
Amen 🙏🏾 ❤
It's funny cuz Austin Reaves would take McCants to work all day
his a great player and will be all-star
U look kinda look like Tyler hero. Love ur vids
That’s it…that’s exactly it. Thanks, man. That’s been just below the surface for ages.
Le-Ankle proved that Superteams synergies might be so bad you lose for years. Glad he found someone he can work with.
Reeves got STYLE... cmon man hes the white mamba
Trae Young is right. Austin is getting a bag this summer. I like he got the word out, _”No ‘hometown’ discount.”_ Lakers are on negotiating notice.
I love this perspective!! I agree, especially him being an American born white guy… good shit
6:41 who else noticed the Golden Hoops video in the background
Reeves an undrafted player averaging 16+ppg during his recent games? he deserves the popularity
Austin reeeeeeves
Austin Reaves is an excellent player who impacts winning on the Lakers. He can actually carry this team at times. His scoring is more significant than some others who score. Let's stop making everything about race as for as skills and impact are concerned. Now if the money is not appropriate due to race then that a different story to consider.
You are absolutely right on this one. While he is being used as a marketing gimmick, and for social talking points which are things we need to talk about, but he has earned his stripes for me. Any true baller player can see he has raw talent. The way he dominated in High School. He feel through the cracks because he didn't make his AUU rounds. That's where the future names are made. But when his college coach said he had "1st round talent" he saw it. LeBron saw it, the team see it. The fans are just still in awe right now. But I think the team will be built around him AD as LeBron phases out but still there like a player coach. But he's about to be paid!!!
insane underdog story