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, Reaves joined the Lakers. Prior to his NBA career, he played college basketball for both the Wichita State Shockers and the Oklahoma Sooners. He is known by the nickname 'AR-15'.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 20, 2016: Reaves Commits to Wichita State

On January 20, 2016, Austin Reaves committed to play college basketball for Wichita State University, choosing them over offers from South Dakota State and Arkansas State.

January 28, 2018: Reaves Scores Season-High 23 Points

On January 28, 2018, Austin Reaves scored a season-high 23 points and had 4 assists in a 90-71 win over Tulsa. He made seven three-pointers in the first half.

March 7, 2020: Reaves Records Career-High 41 Points

On March 7, 2020, Austin Reaves scored a career-high 41 points, along with six assists and five rebounds, leading a 19-point second-half comeback in a 78-76 win over TCU. He also made the game-winning shot.

December 6, 2020: Reaves Scores Season-High 32 Points Against TCU

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

August 3, 2021: Reaves Signs with 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.

2021: Reaves Declares for NBA Draft

In 2021, Austin Reaves declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility after averaging 18.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game as a senior and earning first-team All-Big 12 honors.

April 10, 2022: Reaves Notches First Career Triple-Double

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

2022: Consecutive Starts Streak

Dating back to the 2022-23 regular season, Reaves went on a streak of 34 consecutive starts with the Lakers.

2022: Wore Rigorer Shoes

In 2022-23 season, Reaves wore Rigorer shoes.

March 2023: Signs Shoe Deal with Rigorer

In March 2023, Austin Reaves signed a signature shoe deal with Chinese sports apparel brand Rigorer.

March 19, 2023: Reaves Scores Career-High 35 Points

On March 19, 2023, Austin Reaves scored a then career-high 35 points with six rebounds and six assists in a 111-105 win against the Orlando Magic, scoring the final 10 points for the Lakers.

July 6, 2023: Reaves Re-Signs with the Lakers

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

August 2023: AR1 Shoe Release

In August 2023, the first shoe named "AR1" was released via sneaker marketplace Kicks Crew.

December 9, 2023: Lakers Win NBA In-Season Tournament

On December 9, 2023, Austin Reaves and the Lakers won the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, with Reaves scoring 28 points off the bench in the championship game against Indiana.

2023: Interest in Playing for Germany's National Team

In 2023, Austin Reaves expressed interest in playing for Germany's national team but later joined the 2023 U.S. World Cup team.

2023: Reaves Selected for U.S. National Team

In 2023, Austin Reaves was selected to play on the 2023 U.S. national team for the FIBA World Cup.

January 31, 2024: Reaves Scores Season-High 28 Points

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: Reaves Scores 32 Points Against Celtics

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

December 25, 2024: Reaves Scores Game-Winning Layup

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: Reaves Scores Career-High 38 Points

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

April 3, 2025: Reaves Passes Kobe Bryant in Lakers History

On April 3, 2025, Austin Reaves had 31 points and passed Kobe Bryant for the second-most 3-point field goals in a season in Lakers history.

October 26, 2025: Reaves Scores Career-High 51 Points

On October 26, 2025, Austin Reaves had a near-triple-double of 51 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists in a 127–120 win over the Sacramento Kings, setting a career-high and becoming the eighth Laker to score 20+ free throws in a single game.