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Outspoken Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:06 am Post subject: What Is Austin Reaves Ceiling? |
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What do you think?
1 think that Kobe has said is that he wasn't the tallest, fastest, most athletic, has weren't that big, but he worked on his inabilities. Strengthen his self to boost his speed and athleticism. Did hand exercises to strengthen his hands. He worked on ways to be the most effective, with his body type. That's 1 reason why he studied Mike (amongst others; Jerry West, Magic, Oscar Robertson, his father). Kobe built himself into a generational talent through work ethic, and nourished his skills.
I'm not comparing him to Kobe. I'm talking about how Kobe talked about enhancing his ability and referencing it to possibly AR enhancing his, in order to become better.
Austin Reaves, (without jumping out the window and overreacting to his great play on both sides), he seems to have great IQ. He makes the simple and easy pass, seems to read the offense well. He is a really good defender. Can shoot, tough..... when he comes in, the team seems to be better, but he isn't the fastest, most athletic, not the tallest, strongest, though he seems to have high work ethic.
With working on his game, lifting weights to get stronger. Reps/Experience, what do you think is his ceiling?
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mad55557777 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:21 am Post subject: |
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It will be hard, but I am rooting hard for the kid
What he is missing is athletic ability, but there are obviously success stories before without that. ALa steve Nash of the world. I hope he can improve his shooting, he is pretty solid now, but need to go to the next level to be in the star conversation. I think people say shooting is the missing link to THT’s stardom, but reaves at this moment has a better shooting stroke compare to THT |
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troy Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:21 am Post subject: |
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I'm just hoping he becomes our next Alex Caruso. |
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JUST-MING Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:31 am Post subject: |
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I think hillbilly kobe (hbk) could be our shane battier. |
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activeverb Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:32 am Post subject: Re: Can Austin Reaves Become a Superstar? |
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This thread reminds me of the LG poster who wanted to "groom" AD and Malik Monk into the next Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. |
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Outspoken Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:37 am Post subject: Re: Can Austin Reaves Become a Superstar? |
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activeverb wrote: | This thread reminds me of the LG poster who wanted to "groom" AD and Malik Monk into the next Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. |
No, because I'm not comparing to any player or hoping he becomes a player. I asked can he become a superstar or what is his ceiling. |
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J.C. Smith Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:39 am Post subject: |
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And so it begins... |
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Outspoken Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:40 am Post subject: |
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J.C. Smith wrote: | And so it begins... |
And so what begins? |
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Fringe starter/good bench player _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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PenG_ Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:45 am Post subject: |
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If he can match Caruso's impact, I'd be a very happy camper. |
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Dr. Laker Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:03 am Post subject: |
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JJ Reddick - he's already getting more run than Reddick did as a rookie.
Racial assumptions aside, the guy has already shown he has a motor and looks like he can process the speed of the game. His future will depend on whether or not he can knock down shots.
He has decent size for a 2, average athleticism - but he won't impact the game enough unless he's an offensive threat. _________________ On Lakersground, a concern troll is someone who is a fan of another team, but pretends to be a Lakers fan with "concerns". |
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activeverb Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:12 am Post subject: Re: Can Austin Reaves Become a Superstar? |
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Outspoken wrote: | activeverb wrote: | This thread reminds me of the LG poster who wanted to "groom" AD and Malik Monk into the next Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. |
No, because I'm not comparing to any player or hoping he becomes a player. I asked can he become a superstar or what is his ceiling. |
So you think asking if Malik Monk can become the next Jamal Murray is significantly different than asking if Austin Reaves can become the next NBA superstar?
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krisobe Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:17 am Post subject: |
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a H.B. Tyler Herro lol. That's his ceiling.
Just needs a new hairstyle and some swag in his socks. Maybe a shooting sleeve will do it. |
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:25 am Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | Fringe starter/good bench player |
I think that's about right as a ceiling. _________________ Internet Argument Resolved |
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SGV-Laker fan Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:26 am Post subject: |
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i see some gordon hayward him him. good perimeter defender, clever with the ball, solid passer and pretty athletic. |
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dont_be_a_wuss Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:40 am Post subject: |
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Peak Matt Delavadova |
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dont_be_a_wuss wrote: | Peak Matt Delavadova |
Haha this is actually not a bad comparison. |
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Reds622 Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:46 am Post subject: |
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He’s making plays as a rookie. He doesn’t look overwhelmed physically. Seems to get his hands in the passing lanes and comes up with those momentum changing defensive plays.
Seems to have sneaky athleticism. Seems to me that the Lakers have a player here. Seems to make more of an impact than THT made last year, at least so far. Pretty good find. |
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:06 am Post subject: |
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If he can become like Luke Walton was, for an undrafted player, that's great.
But I'm hoping he can be more than that. A top 8 rotation level player would be awesome. I'd expect his body to be more filled out through the year and next, and he'll be more confident. He just plays smartly and doesn't make too many stupid mistakes. |
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DLaker Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:16 am Post subject: |
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Hate to say it, but it reminds me of a pesky Danny Ainge. |
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Halflife Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:17 am Post subject: |
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manlisten Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:19 am Post subject: |
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I'd say he's already pretty close to his ceiling. Just more of what you've been seeing in a slightly bigger role. _________________ It was reminiscent of one of those Most Interesting Man in the World advertisements: "I don't always shoot 6-for-28 from the field, but when I do, I become the youngest player in league history to score 28,000 career points." |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:19 am Post subject: |
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HBK is having a "Carpe diem" moment. Nothing to lose, everything to gain.
Anything he gives us this season is gravy because no one expected him to contribute, initially, at all.
For an undrafted rookie he has been a very pleasant surprise and a valuable contributor.
He is an underdog who is beating the odds. It's a great story-line.
In short, the kid lays it all on the line, all the time. AR just knows how to fundamentally play basketball the right way. |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:21 am Post subject: |
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DLaker wrote: | Hate to say it, but it reminds me of a pesky Danny Ainge. |
I kinda agree but at least he's not as big a jerk as Ainge. |
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SGV-Laker fan Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:26 am Post subject: |
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pio2u wrote: | DLaker wrote: | Hate to say it, but it reminds me of a pesky Danny Ainge. |
I kinda agree but at least he's not as big a jerk as Ainge. |
why not? i'd love to have a player who's hated by rest of the league on my team, which means he's doing his job getting under opponents' skin. |
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