A Change In Austin Reaves?
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Im sure he built up, but I don't think it's anything bigger than the start of last season. We know AR bulked up for last season, and still I just clearly remember play after play of him not using his arms. Totally agree on his steals going up being a big help. I think maybe he puts his arms out too slowly because he thinks he could still go for a charge.
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Peak offseason content haha thanks Trev
We really need austin to be better than he's ever been, especially if we make the playoffs… I'm really hoping he's doing what is necessary to elevate his game
Nah i dont buy that
Could it be a decimal point issue and he added 1.5 lbs of muscle?
He looks bigger(pause) but can he play defense?
15 pounds of contractile tissue in an offseason is literally impossible lol
Great Job AR – He’s made Improvement Every Year and Super Happy He added Muscle which will Pay Off Late in Games!!!
And, bcuz Grimes will be Our Primary Perimeter Defender, AR will be able to Defend the 2nd Best Opposing Guard.
When Austin walked out on to the floor in the first game against Minnesota in 2025 I just had a feeling the Lakers were going to be physically dominated. If he's stronger I hope he can maintain it over the course of the season.
Well it’s about time! He needed to get some kinda definition. He was regular bodied for years. Glad to see the physical improvement
Austin is not a phenomenal offensive player not true he STINKS during the playoffs. Watch what he looks like with Bron being there. Teams are gonna jump him regularly. OVERRATED
Another example of white privilege because what are you looking at to say what your saying. PATHETIC
he better be, this bum is overpaid af
When he is playing games and burning a1000 calories he will be back to scrawny
If AR will be as same body and defense of AC, i’ll be fine with his contract. Otherwise, still a liability if he cannot match the built and defense of AC.
About time
AR my fav player since Kobe
Anything for content. 😂
It seems that everyone except AR has known for the past 3 years that adding some more muscle to his frame would improve him on both sides of the ball. The question is, with all of the resources he has on hand, why hasn't he?? I certainly hope that he has been in the gym. He's getting paid the big bucks now, and knowing Lakers fans, there will be expectations that come along with that. Would love to see a stronger, more powerful AR this season.
Nobody is putting on this amount of muscle since summer league. Not without PEDs.
Yeah he looks like he's put on a bit, he's looking good but not 15lbs. Plus not playing 2-3 times a week will have had an impact
interestingly is always 15 pounds of muscle.
Not 12, not 8, not 16.
15 friggin pounds of muscle, every single time.. 🙂
Austin Reaves hits the weight room every summer and was noticeably more jacked at the start of last season, when he went on that crazy 40 PPG/7 AST run without Luka and LeBron.
The issue is maintaining that strength training throughout the entire season and into the playoffs.
The oblique injury right before last season’s playoffs likely didn’t allow for much, if any, so he rolled into the playoffs again after almost a month off with noodle arms. 😅
Bro how much did you get paid for this? We’ve all seen him this summer doing anything but working out this summer living it up, sure looked heavier in the gut in his recent Mexico trip
TBH, he doesn't look that bulked up to me.. people just see what they want to see.
Idk why they don’t give up all the assets to get off vando and dalton and get. Djj type so they can also have more money to spend. JJ isn’t going to play vando much at all which won’t help his trade value. He’ll be a vet min guy after this contract just give Luka another starter ship both of them off.
He doesn't look any bigger. He prefers playing golf over working out
Lmao😂😂😂 bulk?? he's going to get pushed around when a defender plays physical with him and he will loose the basketball
Finally AR
If there’s one thing we can count on with AR is the guy works his ass off. Say what you want about him but his mentality and approach to the game isn’t talked about enough. He’s gotten better each year
Sleeves😭😭
KING Reaves would destroy Princess James in an arm wrassling contest!!!
Love him but he's not really athletic type he can only get 15 pounds of fat