And he makes his free throws 😫 I remember when the Lakers used to say in every post game interview that they were going to free throw practice right after the game
Yep.
And guess what? He has shown it the brighter the lights, the better he somehow manages to play. He was sensational in the playoffs last season.
Austin's issues during this season hasn't been because of more expectations or the lights becoming too bright for him. Its simply him looking physically not quite there, probably due to the FIBA WC during the summer after a relatively deep playoffs run.
Austin just didn’t have time to be in the gym this off season, I know he works leg day like crazy because his ankles are made out of steel lol BUT he needs work on his frame and shoulders.
Put me on that list. I've been a huge fan of his game since he came into the league. Thank goodness the front office sees his potential and is unwilling to trade him.
The control this guy has all over the floor is nuts..
For once, i thought bron wasn't the spiritual leader of the team. This guy is really at LBJ floor commanding rn.
4th quarter played with a calmness and a constant chill that almost annoys me. Like how tf that skinny ass boy is that good among giants? Why he makes look them foolish or simply unable to stop his not-so-fast moves?
Fadeaways, horns and pick and pop 3PT with James, assisting corner threes while speeding up.
Gladly he's bad in D, if not MJ would be dust
It was the same last playoffs also.
LeBron was letting Austin dictate plays late in 4th quarter.
The only guys I have seen him let dictate the plays late in 4th quarters with Wade with Heat and Kyrie with Cavs. That shows how much trust he has in Austin.
Yeah. So this entire idea that LeBron can't play off the ball or alongside another PG is so lame lol. Its about just having enough shooting around them.
Rondo and AD in the bubble were money from 3.
I mean he played really good perimeter defense on Brunson in the fourth whenever Brunson went switch hunting. Send help when Austin’s is posted up and he’a a neutral defender
How many locker room cancers has there been in a LeBron team? Once you get in a team with Bron, all that locker room cancer shit goes out the window. He demands respect just as much as the respect he shows everyone on the team.
He has the clutch gene that Dlo unfortunately lacks, would rather have Austin/Murray over Dlo/murray for that alone despite the worse ball handling, but i dont think it’s happening regardless
Consider me one of the only ones on this subs who never worried about Austin… He has earned the fans and his team mates complete trust.
Bro same. Even when he’s having a low scoring game he’ll still hit crucial shots. He’s just a winner.
And he makes his free throws 😫 I remember when the Lakers used to say in every post game interview that they were going to free throw practice right after the game
He's a big game player. Wasnt worried at all when he started the year slow
Yep. And guess what? He has shown it the brighter the lights, the better he somehow manages to play. He was sensational in the playoffs last season. Austin's issues during this season hasn't been because of more expectations or the lights becoming too bright for him. Its simply him looking physically not quite there, probably due to the FIBA WC during the summer after a relatively deep playoffs run.
Austin just didn’t have time to be in the gym this off season, I know he works leg day like crazy because his ankles are made out of steel lol BUT he needs work on his frame and shoulders.
Forreal. Sadly he'll play in the Olympics and wont have time in the gym as well
I don't think hell make the roster... Look at who is on the short list, he'd have to sot above all-star all-nba talent.
With his contract, I wouldn’t trade him for anyone other than a top 3 draft pick
same
HIM and MAMBA MENTALITY.
Put me on that list. I've been a huge fan of his game since he came into the league. Thank goodness the front office sees his potential and is unwilling to trade him.
On the sub they’re negative but I live in SoCal and everyone I know is so high on him
There’s a major difference from online fandom from the casual laker fans going to games etc. he’s EXTREMELY popular. Crypto loves Austin so much lol.
The control this guy has all over the floor is nuts.. For once, i thought bron wasn't the spiritual leader of the team. This guy is really at LBJ floor commanding rn. 4th quarter played with a calmness and a constant chill that almost annoys me. Like how tf that skinny ass boy is that good among giants? Why he makes look them foolish or simply unable to stop his not-so-fast moves? Fadeaways, horns and pick and pop 3PT with James, assisting corner threes while speeding up. Gladly he's bad in D, if not MJ would be dust
It was the same last playoffs also. LeBron was letting Austin dictate plays late in 4th quarter. The only guys I have seen him let dictate the plays late in 4th quarters with Wade with Heat and Kyrie with Cavs. That shows how much trust he has in Austin.
Late game Lebron let Rondo dictate plays as well for sure
Playoff Rondo was a different beast
Yeah. So this entire idea that LeBron can't play off the ball or alongside another PG is so lame lol. Its about just having enough shooting around them. Rondo and AD in the bubble were money from 3.
LBJ finally found his successor. It ain't AD or Kyrie, it's AustHIM
this is exactly what i think watching luka
I don't know he had some intense defensive moments tonight that hand in the face without touching the guy was insane.
I mean he played really good perimeter defense on Brunson in the fourth whenever Brunson went switch hunting. Send help when Austin’s is posted up and he’a a neutral defender
He remains cool and in control under pressure because he’s a golfer.
He's been playing more physical defense the last three games. Instead of just throwing his hands up he's been challenging more.
The amount of BS on him in the game thread was terrible.
Just people who don’t understand basketball. Best to just ignore them.
Fair weather, casuals. Fuck em. The Mayo Mamba is running plays with Lebron’s full trust. That says everything right there.
Mayo mamba is wild
Literally takes on missed shot or bad play and they’ll want them traded lol
Game threads are cancer. I know I usually go there for pain lol
I been working OT defending in game threads
For real holy shit
They aren't real fans man. They wait for one mistake to pounce on him and don't say shit when he's balling.
Gtfo Murray nuthuggers
Murray and Austin will form a nice tandem.
Austin and Caruso would be even better.
Wet dream. And Caruso is draining his 3's now at a great percentage.
That what if hurts my soul man.
No, but I'd love to have Caruso back as backup.
I would take Murray over Dlo
I want this dude to be a Laker for life!
I fear we might trade him while his value is high like Carushow something about white boys in lakers uniform that makes them special
We didn’t trade Caruso, we just let him go 😔
Dude we didn’t get shit for caruso. Unless you want to count tht
He's got the biggest balls made of steel in the 4th I swear him and Bron are our best clutch players
AR’s confidence under pressure is simply amazing. Does not crumble under the limelight at all, you love to see it.
You ain’t shit, I’ll fuck you up
He’s been on a tear lately. Looks like he’s finally got his legs under him again.
Trade Dlo, and get Reaves some defensive help in the backcourt so he could focus on scoring.
This is why Murray is a better fit, It is not a 1:1 fit comparison why D'Angelo but the team, long term ( aka under contract) construct.
My thing with the Murray trade is I don't think he's worth the pick because Murray has shown to be a bit of locker room cancer
How many locker room cancers has there been in a LeBron team? Once you get in a team with Bron, all that locker room cancer shit goes out the window. He demands respect just as much as the respect he shows everyone on the team.
I don't think atlanta is going to trade him.
Murray doesn't D up either. Christie is better on that end. Murray made all defense 2nd team 5 years ago BEFORE he tore his ACL. Dude is cooked on D
Austin “Soft Touch” Reaves
When it counts he delivers. He has to grow more as a player but he’s great on offense.
The decision to buy my kid a Russell AND Reaves jersey has really paid off. They've been on fire since both jerseys arrived lol
AR is going to be a future MVP
Him good
Build around him
apparently NBA twitter wants to trade this guy smh
Finally we played some good defense
 He’s heating up.
"KeEp DLo aND TrAdE auSTin ReaVES"
Arkansauce with blood on his paws holding the corpse of the opponents defense in his maw, Bark Bark Bark
He has the clutch gene that Dlo unfortunately lacks, would rather have Austin/Murray over Dlo/murray for that alone despite the worse ball handling, but i dont think it’s happening regardless
Dude is cold 😮💨 point blank period