Career Timeline of Austin Reaves: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Austin Reaves, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Austin Reaves is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. After going undrafted, he joined the Lakers and has become a valuable member of the team. Reaves played college basketball at Wichita State and Oklahoma.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 20, 2016: Committed to Wichita State

On January 20, 2016, Austin Reaves committed to playing college basketball for Wichita State, choosing them over offers from South Dakota State and Arkansas State. This decision marked a significant step in his career as he prepared to transition to collegiate-level basketball.

March 7, 2020: Career-High Performance Against TCU

On March 7, 2020, Austin Reaves achieved a career-high of 41 points, along with six assists and five rebounds, in a 78–76 victory over TCU. He led a 19-point second-half comeback and made the game-winning shot with 0.5 seconds remaining.

December 6, 2020: Senior Season-High Against TCU

On December 6, 2020, Austin Reaves posted a senior season-high of 32 points, nine assists, and six rebounds in an 82–78 win against TCU.

August 3, 2021: Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers

On August 3, 2021, Austin Reaves signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers after going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, having declined being selected 42nd overall by the Detroit Pistons. This marked his entry into the NBA.

April 10, 2022: First Career Triple-Double

On April 10, 2022, during the Lakers' season finale, Austin Reaves achieved his first career triple-double in a 146–141 overtime win over the Denver Nuggets. Reaves put up career highs in rebounds and assists with 16 rebounds and 10 assists along with 31 points.

March 2023: Signed Shoe Deal with Rigorer

In March 2023, Austin Reaves signed a signature shoe deal with Chinese sports apparel brand Rigorer, wearing their shoes through the 2022–23 season, marking his entry into the world of signature athletic apparel.

March 19, 2023: Career-High Scoring Game

On March 19, 2023, Austin Reaves scored a then career-high of 35 points with six rebounds and six assists off the bench in a 111–105 win against the Orlando Magic, where he scored the Lakers' final 10 points.

July 6, 2023: Re-Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers

On July 6, 2023, Austin Reaves re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year, $54 million contract, securing his future with the team.

August 2023: AR1 Shoe Release

In August 2023, Austin Reaves' first signature shoe, named "AR1", was released via sneaker marketplace Kicks Crew, signifying a major milestone in his endorsement career.

2023: Joined U.S. World Cup Team

In 2023, Austin Reaves expressed interest in playing for Germany's national team due to his German heritage but ultimately joined the 2023 U.S. World Cup team.

2023: Selected for the U.S. National Team

In 2023, Austin Reaves was selected to play on the 2023 U.S. national team for the FIBA World Cup, becoming only the third undrafted NBA player to achieve this honor, following Ben Wallace (2002) and Brad Miller (2006).

January 31, 2024: Season-High Performance Against Atlanta Hawks

On January 31, 2024, Austin Reaves scored a then season-high 28 points, along with six assists and two steals, in a 138–122 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

February 1, 2024: Career-High Three-Pointers Against Boston Celtics

On February 1, 2024, Austin Reaves scored 32 points and made a career-high seven three-pointers in a 114–105 win over the Boston Celtics.

December 25, 2024: Christmas Game-Winning Triple-Double

On December 25, 2024, Austin Reaves scored the game-winning layup and finished with a triple-double of 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 115–113 win over the Golden State Warriors.

January 17, 2025: Then Career-High Scoring Performance

On January 17, 2025, Austin Reaves achieved a then career-high of 38 points in a 102–101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

April 3, 2025: Near Career High Game with 9 3-Pointers

On April 3, 2025, Austin Reaves scored 31 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and had 3 assists in a game against the Golden State Warriors. Reaves made 9 3-pointers, with a majority of them coming in the 4th quarter. Reaves also passed Lakers great Kobe Bryant for the second-most 3-point field goals in a season in Lakers history.

October 26, 2025: Career-High Scoring Game

On October 26, 2025, Austin Reaves scored a career-high 51 points, along with 11 rebounds and 9 assists, in a 127–120 win over the Sacramento Kings. He became the eighth Laker to score 20+ free throws in a single game and made his 500th three-pointer of his career.