History of Austin Reaves in Timeline

Austin Reaves is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He entered the league as an undrafted free agent, showcasing his talent and determination to earn a spot. Before his NBA career, Reaves played college basketball for both the Wichita State Shockers and the Oklahoma Sooners. He has become a valuable player for the Lakers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 29, 1998: Austin Reaves Born

On May 29, 1998, Austin Tyler Reaves was born. He is now a professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA.

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2002: Ben Wallace on U.S. National Team

In 2002, Ben Wallace was on the U.S. national team as an undrafted NBA player.

2006: Brad Miller on U.S. National Team

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

January 20, 2016: 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: Season-High Performance Against Tulsa

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

March 7, 2020: Career-High 41 Points

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

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

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

August 3, 2021: Signs 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. He declined being selected by the Detroit Pistons.

2021: Declares for NBA Draft

In 2021, Austin Reaves declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility after earning First Team All-Big 12 honors.

April 10, 2022: First NBA Triple-Double

On April 10, 2022, during the Lakers' season finale, Austin Reaves recorded his first NBA triple-double with 31 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists in an overtime win against the Denver Nuggets.

2022: Obtains German Passport

In 2022, Austin Reaves obtained a German passport due to his grandmother's German heritage.

2022: Wore Rigorer Shoes

In 2022, Austin Reaves wore shoes by Chinese sports apparel brand Rigorer through the 2022–23 season.

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 35 Points Against Orlando Magic

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

July 6, 2023: Re-Signs 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.

August 2023: AR1 Shoe Release

In August 2023, the "AR1", Austin Reaves' first signature shoe 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 season of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Reaves scored 28 points off the bench in the championship game against Indiana.

2023: Brother Plays Basketball Professionally

As of 2023, Austin Reaves' brother, Spencer, plays professional basketball with Rasta Vechta in Germany.

2023: Joins US World Cup Team

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

2023: Selected for U.S. National Team

In 2023, Austin Reaves was selected to play on the U.S. national team for the FIBA World Cup, becoming only the third undrafted NBA player to achieve this.

January 31, 2024: Season-High 28 Points Against 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

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: Triple-Double on Christmas Day

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

January 17, 2025: 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: 31 Points and Nine 3-Pointers against Golden State

On April 3, 2025, Reaves scored 31 points with 9 3-pointers, many coming in the 4th quarter, against the Golden State Warriors. He also passed Kobe Bryant for the second-most 3-point field goals in a season in Lakers history.