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Stephen A. Smith Shares Honest Response When Asked If Austin Reaves Is Overrated

Stephen A. Smith has given his verdict on whether Austin Reaves is overrated or not.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Aug 31, 2023
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• Austin Reaves’ success since February has made him one of the most popular NBA stars right now

• Fans have been calling him overrated due to his increased media presence

• Stephen A. Smith has shared where he stands on the Austin Reaves debate

The Austin Reaves’ emergence over the last season has captured the imagination of fans across the world. His popularity is soaring, especially with his performances in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. People have been debating whether Reaves is being overrated by the media, but Stephen A. Smith doesn’t believe Reaves is overrated.  

“No.”

No pic.twitter.com/SL2xdComoW

— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) August 30, 2023

Reaves made a very clear on-court leap last season. He averaged 10.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists before the Russell Westbrook trade. After getting a bigger opportunity on the roster, he became a starter by the end of the regular season. 

He ended the season on an individual high, averaging 21.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in the Lakers sweep loss to the Nuggets but proving to everyone that he is a legitimate offensive threat on the squad.


Will Austin Reaves Fall Back To Earth?

Reaves may be in the perfect position. He has been praised by all relevant voices in sports media and is loved by his teammates and coaches. He is a hard-working player who has had to fight to be in the position he is in. After securing a new contract this summer, Reaves will hope to take the reins as the primary guard scorer for the Lakers.

There is a chance that Reaves can’t replicate his late-season success in the new year with the Lakers, but we can’t be sure of any player if we analyze it that way. Reaves’ success in FIBA shows he is a natural scorer. The Lakers need him to contribute big, or the team may struggle to live up to the lofty expectations people have.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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