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 signed with the Lakers and quickly became a valuable member of the team. Before turning pro, Reaves played college basketball for both the Wichita State Shockers and the Oklahoma Sooners. He has garnered attention for his well-rounded game, basketball IQ, and impact on the court, solidifying his role as a key contributor for the Lakers.
January 20, 2016: Commits 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.
January 28, 2018: Sophomore Season High Against Tulsa
On January 28, 2018, Austin Reaves posted a sophomore season-high 23 points and four assists in a 90–71 win over Tulsa. Reaves made seven three-pointers in the first half, the most in a half in program history.
March 7, 2020: Career-High Performance Against TCU
On March 7, 2020, Austin Reaves recorded a career-high 41 points, six assists, and five rebounds in a 78–76 win over TCU. He led a 19-point second-half comeback and made the game-winning shot with 0.5 seconds remaining.
December 6, 2020: Season-High Performance Against TCU
On December 6, 2020, Austin Reaves posted a senior season-high 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, declining to be selected by the Detroit Pistons.
2021: Declared for the 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: First Career Triple-Double
On April 10, 2022, during the Lakers' season finale, Austin Reaves recorded 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
In 2022 Austin Reaves started the first eight games of the 2023-24 season for a streak of 34 consecutive starts, dating back to the 2022-23 regular season and playoffs, before coming off the bench for 15 points and seven assists against the Suns in the Lakers' first road win of the season.
2022: Shoe deal wear
In 2022, Austin Reaves started wearing Rigorer shoes, due to signing a signature shoe deal with the brand.
March 2023: Signed Shoe Deal with Rigorer
In March 2023, Austin Reaves signed a signature shoe deal with Chinese sports apparel brand Rigorer.
March 19, 2023: Career-High 35 Points Against Orlando Magic
On March 19, 2023, Austin Reaves scored a then career-high 35 points with six rebounds and six assists off the bench in a 111–105 win against the Orlando Magic, scoring the final 10 points for the Lakers.
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.
December 9, 2023: Won NBA In-Season Tournament
On December 9, 2023, Austin Reaves and the Lakers won the inaugural season of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Reaves scored 28 points off the bench in the championship game against Indiana.
2023: Played for U.S. World Cup 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: 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, becoming only the third undrafted NBA player on a U.S. national team.
January 31, 2024: Season-High 28 Points 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: 32 Points and Career-High 7 Three-Pointers Against Boston Celtics
On February 1, 2024, Austin Reaves put up 32 points on a career-high seven three-pointers made in a 114–105 win over the Boston Celtics.
December 25, 2024: Game-Winning Layup and Triple-Double vs. Warriors
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 38 Points vs. Nets
On January 17, 2025, Austin Reaves scored a then career-high 38 points in a 102–101 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
