Austin Reaves on LeBron, Lakers, and Money | “Thank God 'Bron had a minicamp!” | S2 E21

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  • Опубліковано 23 бер 2023
  • In an interview conducted on location in Los Angeles, POINT FORWARD welcomes Los Angeles Laker AUSTIN REAVES to the show. With ANDRE IGUODALA unavailable due to Golden State Warrior commitments, fellow host EVAN TURNER holds us down and goes deep with the red-hot Reaves about his upbringing in tiny Newark, Arkansas. While most of his classmates were partying and hanging out, Reaves was following his family’s example in the gym. And once he got discovered by the broader basketball world, folks like Lon Kruger, Rajon Rondo and his current teammate, LeBron James, have helped push him to being one of the top second-year players in the NBA.
    The Point Forward podcast, hosted by former NBA teammates and current best friends Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner, uses basketball as a pretext to honestly and openly talk about business, culture, race, tech, and, yes, sports. Specifically, over the course of weekly hour-long episodes that drop on #pointforwardfriday, Iguodala and Turner, discuss and debate current national and global events in a way that is meant to resonate with everyone from the Silicon Valley elite to teenagers on the south side of Chicago.
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  • @HonkiePonkie14
    @HonkiePonkie14 Рік тому +388

    The timing of this interview is perfect. Well done!

    • @moeeshangpate6320
      @moeeshangpate6320 Рік тому +1

      Yeeeeaah ur absolutely right about that my man!! Evan Turner knew exactly what he was doing 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @aquaviii
      @aquaviii Рік тому +2

      AR 15 Goated 😅🐐

    • @kevinmead6902
      @kevinmead6902 Рік тому

      100%

  • @travisjohnson6703
    @travisjohnson6703 Рік тому +30

    Reaves got a personal coach reviewing his film for improvements-his mom!
    Absolutely amazing.

  • @East_The_Gawd
    @East_The_Gawd Рік тому +348

    Everytime I have this in that background I gotta remember I’m listening to ET and not Lil Yachty lmao

    • @redlionplumbing
      @redlionplumbing Рік тому +25

      I tOoK a WaAaAaAaLk To PoLaNd

    • @Bigdvirgoco07
      @Bigdvirgoco07 Рік тому +1

      😂😂😂

    • @DapperDirector_
      @DapperDirector_ Рік тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @jpx793
      @jpx793 Рік тому +1

      Bruh 😂

    • @whydopeoplealwayssayuhm
      @whydopeoplealwayssayuhm Рік тому +6

      Bruhhhhhhh 😂 i didn't even realize that. and today i just realized tristan thompson sounds damn near the same as richard jefferson while listening to the draymond show lmao

  • @TuNnL
    @TuNnL Рік тому +257

    Watching this whole interview, you realize just how grounded and mature Reaves is compared to a lot of professional athletes. That's how you know that even though he has the looks of a teenager, he's really an older, second year player who did more than just develop his game in college.
    He developed as an all-around human being. Hope the money doesn't change him, 'cause Mr. Newark, Arkansas is about to be filthy rich. 🏀💰📜

    • @pointforward
      @pointforward  Рік тому +22

      Yeah, he's older in every way...and on paper, ha.

    • @charleston3698
      @charleston3698 Рік тому

      Better than J 's ttute

    • @nickharriell4180
      @nickharriell4180 Рік тому +1

      Yo, no doubt, my man’s getting paid this summer.

    • @eddysphagetti4009
      @eddysphagetti4009 Рік тому +1

      Old soul fasho

    • @moniquewrites9046
      @moniquewrites9046 Рік тому +1

      @@pointforward I really respect the homework you all did on this podcast and for bringing spotlight on one of NBA fan favorites.

  • @edP1212
    @edP1212 Рік тому +82

    As a Laker fan, you gotta love this kid. When he announces where he gonna play for the next couple years on this Podcast, he better be staying in the Purple and Gold! To the Lakers organization, pay this man his money! He earned it through hard work and dedication!

    • @TheAndokid1
      @TheAndokid1 Рік тому

      Seems like he’s the one one on the Lakers that isn’t a douche bag.

    • @RodneyDavis
      @RodneyDavis Рік тому +2

      I ain't no Laker fan... and I still really love this kid. No bull, as real as it gets, and just a COOL human!

    • @TheAndokid1
      @TheAndokid1 Рік тому

      @@RodneyDavis yeah I’m not really a laker fan either since I’m not really a fan of LeBron, but this kid seems down to earth.

  • @brentperry4627
    @brentperry4627 Рік тому +500

    I’m black and I cringe at Austin continuously being so blatantly called the “white boy” hooping - That’s ignorant. He’s obviously white, but you don’t have to keep pointing it out; it doesn’t define him. I don’t like prejudice talk from anyone, especially coming from my people.

    • @vadalarc2948
      @vadalarc2948 Рік тому +6

      nah bruh! Kendrick Perkins shakin his head! LAKERS is Lebron nd AD team. not that whitey

    • @kaine9721
      @kaine9721 Рік тому +76

      @@vadalarc2948 no one’s saying the lakers are Austin reaves team🤡

    • @swaeskee7821
      @swaeskee7821 Рік тому +32

      Evan sound like lil yachthy

    • @moniquewrites9046
      @moniquewrites9046 Рік тому

      @@vadalarc2948 you’re a part of the problem

    • @miketexas4549
      @miketexas4549 Рік тому

      I'm white and I love Morgan Freeman's take - "do you want to end racism? STOP TALKING ABOUT IT." 99% of people are good human beings that don't see race but rather character. It's that 1% (that is present in ALL races) that the media blasts 24/7 to trick us into thinking that's the state of America. IT ISN'T.

  • @oneminute7191
    @oneminute7191 Рік тому +64

    Austin Reaves is playing like John Wick! Killing everyone with his Pivot Foot!

    • @tupacalypse88
      @tupacalypse88 Рік тому +4

      is 4 good I'm seeing it tomorrow

    • @moeeshangpate6320
      @moeeshangpate6320 Рік тому

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂GOOD ANALOGY DOGGY!! U RIGHT ABOUT THAT THO, THE KID IS "BOSS BALLIN" RIGHT NOW!! SEEEEEE U GOT ME GOIN' BACK 2 THE 80'S & 90'S WIT THE SLANG😂😂😂😂 KOBE WOULD BE AMAZED @ AUSTIN REEVES, NO DOUBT🙏🏾🙏🏾💜💛👑👑👑#ONAQUEST2THEFINALS💪🏾

    • @scratchpenny
      @scratchpenny Рік тому +1

      @@tupacalypse88 I heard it's great! The reviews are great.

    • @none-vt2ds
      @none-vt2ds Рік тому

      @@scratchpenny john wick die in 4

  • @richyung5524
    @richyung5524 Рік тому +10

    Bron still got Evan turner SALTY🤣

  • @sashinseneviratne3290
    @sashinseneviratne3290 Рік тому +97

    What a journey this man has been !! Such a inspiration ❤

  • @jasontroy3911
    @jasontroy3911 Рік тому +88

    AR living the dream what a story coming from nowhere and so humble you have love this guy

  • @DrProfessorWeed
    @DrProfessorWeed Рік тому +24

    It's rare to find guys this confident and fearless at such a young age. He is exactly the type of guy every single team needs in order to win a championship.

  • @KrisMcCauley
    @KrisMcCauley Рік тому +59

    Reaves is the man. Great interview man. You asked amazing questions

    • @pointforward
      @pointforward  Рік тому +15

      Appreciate you!

    • @jayess431
      @jayess431 Рік тому

      Bahahahha you actually believe that you ask amazing questions bahahah

    • @NL-mj5nh
      @NL-mj5nh Рік тому +8

      @@jayess431hating ahhhh nihhhh , where yo podcast ?

    • @rayparsa3069
      @rayparsa3069 Рік тому

      ​@@jayess431 ... congratulations! You got as many brain cells as your shoe size.

  • @imgrizz.
    @imgrizz. Рік тому +15

    Look at Austin man, so inspirational.

  • @slebnation2035
    @slebnation2035 Рік тому +7

    Reaves is a super underrated piece for the Lakers

  • @gregorybloomfield
    @gregorybloomfield Рік тому +62

    I am very proud of Reeves , his playing abilities is beyond this world. I believe he is going to be one of the greatest players to play this game basketball 🏀

  • @bryanchandler3486
    @bryanchandler3486 Рік тому +11

    I love how most the NBA players are so chill off the court even when they're vicious enemies when the game's on.

  • @akidotaco
    @akidotaco Рік тому +6

    Evan is a great interviewer. It's clear he researched before interviewing and even more impressive he doesn't have notes and is able to recall his research in the interview on a dime. But most importantly he doesn't keep the questions to his prepared questions, but also listens to Austin's responses and takes an interesting thing Austin says to throw out questions related to Austin's responses. Great stuff, Evan. You're excellent! You have a great talent for this.

  • @plainman9887
    @plainman9887 Рік тому +7

    Gotta support my fellow Arkansas brother...he's a good success story.

  • @theena
    @theena Рік тому +12

    This kid is the reason I keep watching Lakers games. Hooper with a capital H. And I can so see Rondo taking this one under his wing.

  • @RichardGelilioJr
    @RichardGelilioJr Рік тому +11

    He plays kinda like Manu, his pick and roll offense is smooth, pass the ball to open teammates, aggressive. Keep up the hard work AR15!

    • @cm9241
      @cm9241 Рік тому

      I see that. He's a big fan of the euro step too

  • @kiwibcs
    @kiwibcs Рік тому +7

    Enjoyed your interview.

  • @eddie8873
    @eddie8873 Рік тому +6

    Glad I watched this interview! Hope the Lakers can spark some magic and make an exciting postseason run.

  • @cmoney1887
    @cmoney1887 Рік тому +2

    Great 1 on 1 by Et. Wouldn’t have ever expected him to be an interviewer but it works

  • @bigbearlifememories
    @bigbearlifememories Рік тому +29

    So blessed I was able to watch this man live a few weeks ago in OKC he has that magic touch 🪄

  • @LarrySalamander
    @LarrySalamander Рік тому

    I just like seeing people succeed no matter the race. 🙏🏼

  • @tealsquare
    @tealsquare Рік тому +23

    Incredible interview of an incredible young man. Subscribed!

  • @jiggyjay682
    @jiggyjay682 Рік тому +9

    This dude is high on life and I love it!

  • @johnanderson8096
    @johnanderson8096 Рік тому +1

    EXCELLENT INTERVIEW!!!!!!!

  • @johnbrent9067
    @johnbrent9067 Рік тому +3

    Nice interview. Evan did a great job with his interview, a real natural conversationalist.

  • @bballgriot4060
    @bballgriot4060 Рік тому +7

    He's a 2nd Generation Athlete that learned from his Dad like Pete Maravich did. Very strong base for success.

  • @ksspguam
    @ksspguam Рік тому

    Good Show! Good Interview Point Foward. Very inspiring. Hoping some upcoming hoops tear watch it.

  • @kodakzack1515
    @kodakzack1515 Рік тому +6

    crazy i played him and his brother in high school, during that time his brother spencer was cooooold, and then going into his jr and senior year Austin went from 6 ftish to 6’ 5”

  • @DeadshotBlackOp
    @DeadshotBlackOp Рік тому +9

    That story when he shot the ball and it felt horrible but he made it all net. Lmaooo

  • @trakc17
    @trakc17 Рік тому +10

    he has such a polished game always knew he was going to shine, lakers better not get rid of him, players like him are how teams win chips

  • @RealEstateTrenches
    @RealEstateTrenches Рік тому +57

    Awesome interview! No notes and firing away…shows you put the time in on prep. Subscribed and enjoying your other interviews.

  • @Carfeu
    @Carfeu Рік тому +10

    Caruso walked so Reaves could run. This kid is special.

    • @ryu-ken
      @ryu-ken Рік тому +2

      I have a feeling both of then gonna end up on the lakers at the same time one day. AC coming back

    • @jdawg9137
      @jdawg9137 Рік тому +2

      Why??? Cause they both white, stop.

  • @katara6227
    @katara6227 Рік тому

    Great interview, thank you!

  • @jfksblackbook2635
    @jfksblackbook2635 Рік тому +1

    I had the wrong opinion of Evan Turner. Media can spin whatever he seems like a down to earth dude and this interview was great he asked the right questions and let Austin talk!

  • @freakboy40
    @freakboy40 Рік тому

    I wanted to check this out because I am a big fan of this guy. He has some swag to his game. Love it!

  • @robertwilliams-np6wb
    @robertwilliams-np6wb Рік тому

    Stopped by for the Austin Reaves hook. Good show. Evan Turner is ready for primetime. Subscribed. Austin Reaves is going to be a Laker star.

  • @NiWdLES
    @NiWdLES Рік тому +4

    Austin Reaves is my favorite Laker right now.

  • @michaeljohnston980
    @michaeljohnston980 Рік тому

    Cool podcast and solid interviewing chops from Turner

  • @juanjuan799
    @juanjuan799 Рік тому +3

    Hope, the lakers, keep him for
    The rest of his career. His a
    Great person, and a fantastic
    Player. Wish Austin Reaves,
    The best.

  • @tutran8363
    @tutran8363 10 місяців тому

    The perfect balance between confidence and humility. 😊

  • @Megabigsee
    @Megabigsee Рік тому +4

    Love this kid, he has that something in him like John Stockton,Joe Dumars come to mind, humble but competitive and fierce

  • @eltoratotv
    @eltoratotv Рік тому

    yowww i just like this kind of podcast! hosted by real nba players keeping it real and honest! thankss

  • @enchydeon5921
    @enchydeon5921 Рік тому +3

    Aw very cool story to a very humble player right now😍keep going Austin Reaves 😊play smarter and harder as usually you are doing😊❤️

  • @josephkormylo1975
    @josephkormylo1975 Рік тому

    This interviewer is great! Shoutout to Austin!

  • @billshade9763
    @billshade9763 10 місяців тому +2

    Huge Congrats to this brother He's a true Baller hard work determination committment

  • @icyourbs
    @icyourbs Рік тому +1

    Good interview, great questions!

  • @bradaskew4900
    @bradaskew4900 9 місяців тому

    Evan Turner, you're a great interviewer!!

  • @blacksuede
    @blacksuede Рік тому

    Glad to see former players ask good questions.

  • @drewnakayama8372
    @drewnakayama8372 Рік тому +11

    Big fan of AR, thanks for sitting down with him. Really hope he gets a good offer from LA but wherever he goes I always root for ex-Lakers to succeed.

    • @bansheeofinisheerin
      @bansheeofinisheerin Рік тому

      5 years, $376 million, guaranteed

    • @TuNnL
      @TuNnL Рік тому

      Most the L.A. Lakers can offer off the jump is 4 years/ $50 million under the Gilbert Arenas provision of the CBA. Austin Reaves will be a restricted free agent, though, so if another NBA team offers more, the Lakers can match.
      "More" would be a 'poison pill,' in the Year 3 and Year 4, but L.A. can afford it, because LeBron and probably A.D. will be gone by then. This all assumes Rob Pelinka reaches a good deal with D'Angelo Russell, who will be the biggest chunk of the Lakers off-season free agency cap. 🏀💰📜

  • @kwenton33
    @kwenton33 Рік тому +4

    Boy was cold in high school in Arkansas boy dropped 73 on Forrest City in the State Championship game an 59 pts against us (McGehee Owls) an we had 59 pts as a team. 😂😂

    • @kwenton33
      @kwenton33 Рік тому +1

      Not too mention 73 pts with a Triple Double 🤣 I root for you all the time AR 💯

  • @richardrojas6306
    @richardrojas6306 11 місяців тому

    Excellent interview and great questions, Mr. Turner. AR your fabulous and very hungry to become the best you can be. I wish you always the best and please stay a Laker.

  • @ksolo2513
    @ksolo2513 Рік тому +1

    Man I mess with reaves heavy!! That’s my boy 💯

  • @ChanceDHarrisONE
    @ChanceDHarrisONE Рік тому

    Great show. Thank you

    • @pointforward
      @pointforward  Рік тому

      We really appreciate you supporting this ep!
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  • @natesmalls82
    @natesmalls82 Рік тому

    There face when they say cream for the first time kills me lmao

  • @L.S.B_
    @L.S.B_ Рік тому +7

    IQ, Intangibles and confidence are propelling Austin right now

  • @kpennballer7
    @kpennballer7 Рік тому

    Great episode🔥💪🏾

  • @EnterScreenameHere
    @EnterScreenameHere 11 місяців тому

    dope interview

  • @Giemelkingplayz
    @Giemelkingplayz Рік тому +1

    Really enjoy this! Say less!

  • @Eric-cl3nl
    @Eric-cl3nl Рік тому

    great interview!

  • @StrictlyStrange67
    @StrictlyStrange67 Рік тому +2

    One thing people don't think about is the locker room atmosphere. It can be very intimidating going into a locker room not knowing anyone (my freshman year at college playing) I couldn't imagine walking into the locker room with lebron, AD, Russ, Rondo... shit would be intense

  • @mauricemallari6365
    @mauricemallari6365 Рік тому

    He knew that he belonged from the moment he showed out in training camp. Supreme confidence

  • @bluex610
    @bluex610 Рік тому +1

    What an amazing story. Small town, barely any notoriety, goes undrafted to his favorite team, alongside the 2nd best player. Then, on the brink of missing the playoffs with Lebron going down and he balls out and helps the Lakers will their way in. He earned his way in, and now he's about to get that bag.

  • @youngnebula187
    @youngnebula187 Рік тому +2

    Austin is a smooth dude 😌🏀👌🏽

  • @hlumelomelo1829
    @hlumelomelo1829 Рік тому

    great interview

  • @kyle2727
    @kyle2727 Рік тому +1

    this dude doesn't need a podcast

  • @carlolimen3479
    @carlolimen3479 Рік тому

    Love d way you interviewed AR15 his very nice looking forward to see him again ❤❤❤
    New sub here

  • @CriusXI
    @CriusXI Рік тому +2

    Been a huge AR fan for a while now

  • @mheiseus
    @mheiseus Рік тому +10

    The next Jerry West ❤

  • @sammymiami6350
    @sammymiami6350 Рік тому +1

    Im officially a fan of Austin Reeves (AR-15) 😎💯🔥

  • @WestaeastMusic
    @WestaeastMusic Рік тому +6

    AR-15!!! love this dude, hopefully he gets what he wants and continues to rep LakerNation!

  • @nevertime1246
    @nevertime1246 6 місяців тому

    Great interview

    • @TheAndokid1
      @TheAndokid1 27 днів тому

      it really was. Austin just comes across he doesn't really like to be interviewed, but he seemed into this interview.

  • @jjrose2585
    @jjrose2585 Рік тому

    Evan turner saying success 😭😂

  • @LaFondInvest
    @LaFondInvest Рік тому +3

    Austin is a true basketball player.

  • @matheuscouri2225
    @matheuscouri2225 Рік тому +1

    great job keep up

    • @pointforward
      @pointforward  Рік тому

      We really appreciate you supporting this ep!
      To catch all the great content coming from the pod, please consider subscribing.

  • @angelaf-rachal3455
    @angelaf-rachal3455 10 місяців тому

    I'm putting it out there and he will be a ALL ⭐ sooner than later.

  • @gasem9539
    @gasem9539 Рік тому +1

    im glad evan lets him know what it is when it comes to the GOAT lol!

  • @Cupcakelake38
    @Cupcakelake38 Рік тому +2

    great interviewer

  • @randymorehead4516
    @randymorehead4516 Рік тому +1

    Great man and teammate

  • @jacobview
    @jacobview Рік тому +5

    Kobe woulda loved Reaves. I know that for damn sure.

  • @philswiftispapa4962
    @philswiftispapa4962 Рік тому

    sup ET. glad to see you making waves again. O-H …

  • @odamnitssam
    @odamnitssam Рік тому

    You’re low key really good at this. How pleasantly random

  • @srourfamily
    @srourfamily Рік тому

    Evan should write books, i enjoy his question!!!!!!!

  • @tealsquare
    @tealsquare Рік тому +2

    Pat Bev caught strays in this 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @PossMcLeod
    @PossMcLeod Рік тому

    "Just don't hit the backboard!" haha. LOVE IT! #Ar15 💜🧡

  • @jorgegarcia5180
    @jorgegarcia5180 Рік тому +14

    Man... This guy has that thing that makes you want to root for him. I could only imagine what he will be in a few years. I imagine a taller John Stockton. I want to see the ball in his hands but even more it's what he does without the ball.

    • @litobrown6572
      @litobrown6572 Рік тому

      Yeahh agree with broh taller version of Jhon Stockton.. He will be even better soon.. I guese

    • @himmothy111
      @himmothy111 Рік тому

      @@litobrown6572 idk, Stockton a pass first player, reeves a 3 level scorer

  • @mreppen1
    @mreppen1 Рік тому

    I love this guy.

  • @grapesoda24
    @grapesoda24 Рік тому +4

    Humble beast

    • @Channel--Ai
      @Channel--Ai Рік тому

      He also has a hardcore chip on his shoulder

  • @ShaqKicks
    @ShaqKicks Рік тому +1

    such a clutch player

  • @cemoney365
    @cemoney365 11 місяців тому

    The dude just asked him 3 questions a bunch of different ways for 30 min lol

  • @DaneIbsen
    @DaneIbsen Рік тому

    Legend 🔥

  • @bruh.2516
    @bruh.2516 Рік тому +5

    Shoutout to ET but Iguodala ima big fan 💪

  • @trackstar9133
    @trackstar9133 Рік тому +1

    Good looking out by Rondo. Hope to see Austin suceed

  • @warrentoles3127
    @warrentoles3127 Рік тому

    @19:32
    Austin Reeves: "y'all witnessed history tonight "
    Agents: "let's trade him".

  • @MrFunnyguy2121
    @MrFunnyguy2121 Рік тому

    “That’s real” was the response to every answer….

  • @zicomafia6758
    @zicomafia6758 Рік тому +1

    I came here for AR15 ...shout out all laker fans searching for reaves content ....but this host is remarkable .....lol shout out evan .....

    • @pointforward
      @pointforward  Рік тому +1

      We'll take it as a compliment -- sub to the channel for more!

    • @zicomafia6758
      @zicomafia6758 Рік тому

      @@pointforward most definitely

  • @karmaking1263
    @karmaking1263 Рік тому +1

    What an awesome interviewer Evan is. The sky is the limit