History of Austin Reaves in Timeline

Austin Reaves, nicknamed "AR", is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Reaves entered the NBA as an undrafted free agent, signing with the Lakers. Prior to his professional career, he played college basketball for both the Wichita State Shockers and the Oklahoma Sooners.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 29, 1998: Austin Reaves Born

On May 29, 1998, Austin Tyler Reaves, later nicknamed "AR", was born. He would become an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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2002: Ben Wallace on U.S. National Team

In 2002, Ben Wallace was an undrafted NBA player who was selected to play on the U.S. national team.

2006: Brad Miller on U.S. National Team

In 2006, Brad Miller was an undrafted NBA player selected to play on the U.S. national team.

January 20, 2016: College Commitment

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

January 28, 2018: Season-High Performance

On January 28, 2018, during his sophomore season at Wichita State, Austin Reaves scored a season-high 23 points and had four assists in a 90–71 victory over Tulsa. He made seven three-pointers in the first half, setting a program record.

March 7, 2020: Career-High Performance Against TCU

On March 7, 2020, Austin Reaves achieved a career-high 41 points, along with six assists and five rebounds, leading Oklahoma to a 78–76 victory over TCU. He made the game-winning shot with 0.5 seconds left.

December 6, 2020: Season-High Performance Against TCU

On December 6, 2020, Austin Reaves scored a senior season-high 32 points, along with nine assists and six rebounds, in an 82–78 victory against TCU.

August 3, 2021: 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: NBA Draft Declaration

In March 2021, Austin Reaves declared for the 2021 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility after averaging 18.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game as a senior.

April 10, 2022: First Career Triple-Double

On April 10, 2022, in 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 against the Denver Nuggets.

2022: German Passport Acquisition

In 2022, Austin Reaves obtained a German passport due to his grandmother being German.

2022: Starting Streak

In the 2022-2023 season, Reaves started the first eight games for a streak of 34 consecutive starts.

2022: Wearing Rigorer Shoes

Throughout the 2022-23 season, Austin 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: Career-High Scoring Performance

On March 19, 2023, Austin Reaves achieved a then career-high 35 points, along with six rebounds and six assists, coming off the bench in a 111–105 victory against the Orlando Magic. He scored the Lakers' final 10 points.

July 6, 2023: Re-Signs with Los Angeles Lakers

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

August 2023: AR1 Shoe Release

In August 2023, the first shoe named "AR1" from Austin Reaves' deal with Rigorer was released via sneaker marketplace Kicks Crew.

December 9, 2023: NBA In-Season Tournament Win

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

2023: Brother's Career

As of 2023, Austin Reaves' brother Spencer plays for Rasta Vechta in Germany.

2023: U.S. World Cup Team Selection

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

2023: Selection to U.S. National Team

In 2023, Austin Reaves was selected to play on the 2023 U.S. national team for the FIBA World Cup. He became only the third undrafted NBA player on a U.S. national team since Ben Wallace in 2002 and Brad Miller in 2006.

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

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

February 1, 2024: 32 Points Against Boston Celtics

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

December 25, 2024: Game-Winning Triple-Double vs. Warriors

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