There are times when players on opposing teams start talking trash to one another in the game. Sometimes the words said are extreme, and it seems as though that happened today.
Recently, we saw Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves and Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Green has a heated exchange within the game, with Reaves being particularly aggravated.
Austin Reaves to Josh Green: "You ain't s—. I'll f— you up."
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Austin Reaves to Josh Green: "You ain't sh*t. I'll fu*k you up." 😳
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There is no doubt that this is wild to see from Austin Reaves, especially considering the fact that the guard doesn’t really have a reputation for being a heavy trash talker or getting involved in altercations. It will be interesting to see whether Austin Reaves ends up shedding more light on the situation after the game.
Austin Reaves is currently averaging 10.6 PPG, 3.0 RPG, and 2.2 APG on the season. He is part of the team’s young core and is regarded as one of the best role players on the team.
The Los Angeles Lakers Want To Retain Austin Reaves After This Season
At the end of the season, Austin Reaves will be a free agent, and it seems as though the Los Angeles Lakers will try to retain him. This is obviously a good move for the franchise, as Reaves will still be a solid player for a long time.
“Los Angeles could clear just north of $30 million in space if the Lakers were to renounce Hachimura and other players’ rights, but the team is expected to also look to retain combo guard Austin Reaves. A dream scenario of signing or trading for a max-contract-level player just got a whole lot trickier”, said Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.
Hopefully, we see Austin Reaves continue to develop for the Los Angeles Lakers. He is a solid player that is capable of doing a little bit of everything offensively, while also being a pest on the defensive end of the floor. Those sorts of players are always needed on any team, and his skillset means that he can fit in a variety of different lineups.
The Los Angeles Lakers have a legitimate chance of making it to the playoffs this year, and Austin Reaves will be a key part of that. They could even force an upset in the first round. Hopefully, we see them make it to the postseason, but even if they don’t, they will likely be among the contending teams next season based on the team’s talent and ability.
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