Austin Reaves On Being a Kobe Stan, Hating on LeBron, Crushing The Grizz, Winning The IST and More

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  • čas přidán 8. 05. 2024
  • We are so psyched to welcome in member of The Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves. Austin was kind enough to give us 45 mins and we were able to cover so much. Without further ado... let's go. Topics include: JJ on the Coach of The Year race, Austin Reaves on adjusting to being a Los Angeles Laker, earning the trust of LeBron James, crushing the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the NBA playoffs, facing Stephen Curry and The Golden State Warriors in the playoffs, being a fan of Kobe Bryant and hating on LeBron on social media as a teenager, facing the Denver Nuggets in the playoffs, his Team USA experience at the FIBA World Cup and marveling Anthony Edwards, learning how to be a pro from LeBron, winning the first ever NBA In-Season Tournament and Austin's flu game final, breaking down his confused LeBron James meme, lots of golf talk and so much more.
    Timecodes:
    00:00 - Start of interview
    02:58 - JJ on Coach of The Year
    14:24 - Start of Austin Reaves Interview
    18:15 - From small town kid to being famous in LA
    23:10 - Turning down The Pistons to go to LA
    30:57 - Earning LeBron's trust in the Grizzlies series
    33:33 - On being a young Kobe stan/LeBron hater
    36:57 - Austin on becoming an a-hole on the court
    41:12 - What he learned from losing to the Nuggets in the playoffs
    44:12 - Learning how to be a pro from LeBron
    49:35 - Team USA / Anthony Edwards experience
    58:05 - Austin's flu game in the In-Season Tournament final
    1:01:22 - Austin explains his confused LeBron meme
    Subscribe to The Old Man and The Three podcast w/ JJ Redick (ESPN / First Take) and Tommy Alter CZcams channel today for more NBA analysis, player interviews and highlights.
    #nba #losangeleslakers
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Komentáře • 259

  • @SteezyKyung
    @SteezyKyung Před 4 měsíci +364

    This is why I like Austin, he’s a relatable dude. He gets to play basketball with LeBron but off the court he’s just at the crib chilling, staying out of trouble & minding his own business.

    • @esantana6722
      @esantana6722 Před 4 měsíci +11

      Yea, let's hope my guy stays out of those DMs that will land him in trouble. Stay Focused A.R

    • @tydr0
      @tydr0 Před 4 měsíci +1

      That’s the recipe for success for 90% of the league. When any public action ends up on ESPN you gotta lay low and be a certified hooper.

    • @votix10
      @votix10 Před 4 měsíci

      34386 I it try o67ikhj g jfh b g7 7²⁴2🎉🎉​@@esantana6722

    • @axelaznar5475
      @axelaznar5475 Před 4 měsíci

      Yes totally, I also usually play golf to escape my profesionnal athlete multimillionaire's life, super relatable men

    • @nbafinest2775
      @nbafinest2775 Před 4 měsíci

      Like LeBron too, actually

  • @gspadeo87
    @gspadeo87 Před 4 měsíci +60

    "I just retired two years ago, by the way," JJ is pretty funny

  • @chikinlikin6947
    @chikinlikin6947 Před 4 měsíci +314

    How is jj always unaware that they are not ready 💀

    • @matthewn3135
      @matthewn3135 Před 4 měsíci +11

      At this point I’m not sure 😂, the question always give great responses though I’m sure that’s why

    • @jasongallagher41
      @jasongallagher41 Před 4 měsíci +37

      To be fair to him... it was my fault lol

    • @tyskyy44
      @tyskyy44 Před 4 měsíci

      The bit

    • @marcelus4848
      @marcelus4848 Před 4 měsíci +6

      Not ready for what I’m confused

    • @trippinatormachine
      @trippinatormachine Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@marcelus4848yeah same lmao

  • @jsimmons834
    @jsimmons834 Před 4 měsíci +58

    Gotta be rooting for this kid, given where he is from and where he is now and the respect he gets. TO me, always interesting to hear an athlete's irrational confidence in themselves.

  • @ianmbanda3196
    @ianmbanda3196 Před 4 měsíci +204

    this is probably one of the best basketball podcasts,, Steph has been on, Durant has been on, still waiting for Bron's episode

    • @drummer4life-wp7ow
      @drummer4life-wp7ow Před 4 měsíci +12

      Keep waiting, Bron doesn't just talk to anyone....

    • @ianmbanda3196
      @ianmbanda3196 Před 4 měsíci +24

      @@drummer4life-wp7ow Bron and JJ are friends actually, they went to the same youth basketball camp if I’m not wrong

    • @temuulmunkhtur
      @temuulmunkhtur Před 4 měsíci +28

      you can't put Bron in the middle, he has to be the 1000th ep.

    • @lordwiz2236
      @lordwiz2236 Před 4 měsíci +5

      ​@@temuulmunkhturyup I agree 💯..bron needs to be on a great special episode.

    • @zyxtrr
      @zyxtrr Před 4 měsíci +40

      bron probably won’t be on a podcast until he retires i feel like he would wait so he can reflect on his career

  • @garypendlebury7046
    @garypendlebury7046 Před 4 měsíci +66

    Austin Reeves is a wonderful impact wow player that I think most people can easily relate to. Humble, but with a dream, and no matter how he is perceived by others, he has the belief that he can hold his own and still be respected for who he is. Loved the podcast and the genuine free flowing engagement.

    • @Jkev24
      @Jkev24 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yeah, he's relatable since he's not a freak athlete (I'm his size and he's really only slightly more athletic than I was in my mid 20s, I might have gotten to his level of athleticism if I actually focused on my fitness - and no, my basketball skills aren't even close to his so I can't relate on that level), he kind of shows that the floor athleticism and size isn't that crazy (I know he's 6'5", but as fellow 6'5" guy that doesn't feel crazy tall to me, especially since I've played guys 6'7"-6'10" before) for an NBA player. Like he's a very solid role player with the ability to be the star of the game some nights at the NBA level despite not really having one skill set that seems super unobtainable.
      Like even Curry, who people have said is so popular because he's so relatable due to being only 6'3" and not freakishly athletic, has an unreal natural shooting touch that might as well be the equivalent of being 6'8" with a 40 inch vertical.
      Reaves is like what happens if that tall guy in the office maxed out his basketball potential. When I watch him I kind of wonder could that have been me if I had his drive, work ethic, fearless mentality, and passion for the game.

  • @Ezel_00
    @Ezel_00 Před 4 měsíci +91

    Austin's such a cool guy for how fiery he plays. Grats on 1M subs on the channel.

  • @A1since
    @A1since Před 4 měsíci +11

    I am genuinely happy we got this episode reminded me why I really like Austin as a person and a player. I've cooked all season but he's brought me back to team Austin

  • @tag7376
    @tag7376 Před 4 měsíci +11

    It's been dope to see the progress since 2021. Looking forward to watching his whole career. Keep going A.R 💪. Time for the team to come back from the IST High

  • @rodrigoresendiz71
    @rodrigoresendiz71 Před 4 měsíci +8

    Awesome podcast awesome crew keep ‘em coming you guys! Blessings and happy holidays everyone

  • @cblang8115
    @cblang8115 Před 4 měsíci +10

    “I was a kobe fan and was shitting on you back in like 2012” is unironically hilarious for lebron to hear in his first practice with some undrafted white dude hes never heard of 😭😭

  • @KaonashiJP
    @KaonashiJP Před 4 měsíci +4

    The Old Man and The Three is now at 1M Subs! Let's goo! Been watching since the beginning, one of the best Podcast !

  • @user-jw5qj8kv2y
    @user-jw5qj8kv2y Před 4 měsíci +25

    It's really surprising that LeBron James and Stephen Curry were born in the same hospital.

    • @Glaedr11
      @Glaedr11 Před 4 měsíci +9

      They were in there splicing DNA for different basketball skills into them lol

  • @GreenhornPhototaker
    @GreenhornPhototaker Před 4 měsíci

    Really awesome interview, all three of you nailed it, thank you!

  • @OBJ317
    @OBJ317 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the upload Jj & tommy.

  • @drecortezENT
    @drecortezENT Před 4 měsíci +2

    1 Million subs congrats 🙏🏾 more success

  • @iitzchiko
    @iitzchiko Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you JJ and Tommy. Merry Christmas gents. 🍻

  • @early251
    @early251 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Been waiting on this one!!

  • @marvinnhatave
    @marvinnhatave Před 4 měsíci +2

    Amazing Podcast JJ n Tommy!

  • @richardrojas6306
    @richardrojas6306 Před 4 měsíci +15

    I'm a Kobe fan forever, BUT if AR played with Kobe, Kobe would have loved him and molded him into an Elite player and more Fearless. Great interview Guys.

  • @MrQuestful
    @MrQuestful Před 4 měsíci +1

    Congrats on 1 Million subs!!

  • @Buluga06
    @Buluga06 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Austin has earned everything he’s gotten and deserves the praise he gets as a great human being

    • @cjwrench07
      @cjwrench07 Před 4 měsíci

      That’s basically everyone in the NBA, except maybe the Giannis’ brothers. lol. Nobody gets handed a team without accountability. Teams learned that lesson the hard way during the 1990s expansion era, when practice squad level dudes were starting in NBA games.

  • @TheDubSpot
    @TheDubSpot Před 4 měsíci +1

    Love this JJ!

  • @nicoalexander774
    @nicoalexander774 Před 4 měsíci +6

    As a Dubs fan, I love everything about Austin Tyler Reaves! I’ve watched him since his very first game against the Suns in October of 2021 and I’m in absolute awe of his story! I believe he’s well on his way to becoming a, Superstar! For those of you who know me, I’ve been saying it since midway thru his second year for the Lakers! ⭐️

  • @HappyDuude
    @HappyDuude Před 4 měsíci +10

    Man that story about the kids being 9/10 with trainers and insta pages is so depressing. There's an amazing documentary I need to find which followed a bunch of these kids, as it's been happening for a while now, and come 16/17/18 they are legitimately burned out, like the sport is work, and they want a break from work, the joy got lost. Need to find the documentary

    • @zdotspade
      @zdotspade Před 4 měsíci +2

      That happened to me, I played baseball basketball and football, travel basketball and baseball since I can remember, by the time I was in high school I didn’t even want to play anything anymore, ended up making all the wrong decisions

  • @lemonlime9524
    @lemonlime9524 Před 4 měsíci

    Congratulations on 1M!

  • @charlesmaldonado7498
    @charlesmaldonado7498 Před 4 měsíci

    Great interview. Austin kept his head down and put the work in. Inspirational

  • @Edwin-zk1en
    @Edwin-zk1en Před 4 měsíci +1

    Really enjoyed the FIBA segment. Great episode.

  • @franktjmackey9416
    @franktjmackey9416 Před 25 dny

    Austin is one of my favorite players. I watched his dad play back in high school he was good too. Made it to the Indiana state finals in 1989. Played division 1 ball in college.

  • @PickledScabb42069
    @PickledScabb42069 Před 4 měsíci

    Love the podcast, this will be great 👍

  • @DoyleAK
    @DoyleAK Před 4 měsíci +2

    Been waiting for this one.. the teaser yall put out was cruel and unusual punishment

  • @mrtarique1
    @mrtarique1 Před 4 měsíci

    Good stuff as always Jason

  • @natanmendesa
    @natanmendesa Před 4 měsíci +31

    The best ball podcast in the game! I'd love longer episodes tho 😪

    • @esantana6722
      @esantana6722 Před 4 měsíci +2

      This POD is definitely a top 3 for me, I look forward to JJ... I'm a Lakers fan, so glad I got hear A.R, I'm rooting for this dude!!!!

  • @joeschmoe5009
    @joeschmoe5009 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Was sad to see him leave my wichita state university. Glad to see he's shinin though!

  • @MrUceta21
    @MrUceta21 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Let’s go Reaves!!! #Lakeshow

  • @goodworksworld1988
    @goodworksworld1988 Před 4 měsíci

    What a great interview

  • @TheKaradras
    @TheKaradras Před 4 měsíci

    For me those two coaches are head and shoulders above everyone else for the reward !!! As for the interview i love the vibe AR and JJ have :)

  • @acutting11
    @acutting11 Před 4 měsíci +2

    As a Laker fan watching him day in and day out, you could see really early on that he just "got it" on the court. Whether he's knocking down shots or not, 9 out of 10 times, he's making the right play on the court. You're going to succeed more often than not with dudes like that.

  • @KrsBrs76
    @KrsBrs76 Před 4 měsíci

    Great episode. Fan of this dude on the court and seems solid off the court. What more can you ask?

  • @SenseiSempra
    @SenseiSempra Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome pod🔥

  • @mikeedmondson9155
    @mikeedmondson9155 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks guys. Love this Laker.

  • @esantana6722
    @esantana6722 Před 4 měsíci

    Seems like him and JJ and are new buds... great interview!!!!

  • @pecanpillar
    @pecanpillar Před 4 měsíci +1

    bro had his best game of the season in the ist final with the flu basically. He's really him

  • @joziahrodriguez7313
    @joziahrodriguez7313 Před 4 měsíci

    love the rockets appreciation👏

  • @jaycreati0ns73
    @jaycreati0ns73 Před 4 měsíci +5

    After JJ constantly whining that he had to give up the 100k plaque to Tommy, we finally got him his 1 mill plaque. Also AR15 LESSS GOOO

  • @15awesomehighfive
    @15awesomehighfive Před 4 měsíci

    Oh, loved him in O Brother, Where Art Thou?

  • @joeydrummer7929
    @joeydrummer7929 Před 4 měsíci +1

    AR has caught my attention from the moment he started getting playtime on Lakers. Dude is such an interesting and hardworking player . So cool to see an undrafted player work his way into being a relied on player on one of the most popular and winningest franchises while playing alongside a hall of fame player who people argue is the GOAT(I don’t but he’s definitely top 2 in my opinion) is so cool. Such a wholesome story . I have sooo much respect for him

    • @yomommastupid
      @yomommastupid Před měsícem

      The whole GOAT debate is so tiring 😂 as if society forces you to pick ... I have many favorite players and every year a new one comes on my list even rookies...players from teams I normally don't support...I definitely got to like Lebron a lot more over the years off the court great and smart person...

  • @lancelotthanksalot7777
    @lancelotthanksalot7777 Před 4 měsíci

    Tommy crushing it with the great questions!

    • @BabylonGateLA
      @BabylonGateLA Před 4 měsíci +1

      Tommy the nepo kid 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

  • @FunGoverner
    @FunGoverner Před 4 měsíci +1

    Sooner legend Austin Reaves

  • @j.p.7309
    @j.p.7309 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Minority Report, should be the title of this episode.

  • @Nic_Ohhh
    @Nic_Ohhh Před 4 měsíci +4

    “I was shitting on you back in 2012” lmao that’s classic

  • @yahooyates
    @yahooyates Před 4 měsíci

    Beautiful accent! Great guy, loved it.

  • @smckw
    @smckw Před 4 měsíci +3

    austin reaves is hilarious 😂

  • @cleanmf1
    @cleanmf1 Před 4 měsíci +13

    Didnt know Austin sounded so country lol

  • @kbrichmo8547
    @kbrichmo8547 Před 4 měsíci

    Need a Good Good vid with JJ and Austin

  • @matchupikachu8677
    @matchupikachu8677 Před 4 měsíci

    Great interview, 🤙🏼I think it’s surprising how no one has yet to ask AR about his game winning 3 vs the Mavs.

  • @TreeSnackz
    @TreeSnackz Před 4 měsíci

    Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

  • @dior5454
    @dior5454 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Never knew he was from the south but now I can hear that southern twang

  • @PandaSharpener
    @PandaSharpener Před 4 měsíci +3

    Video starts at 14:23

  • @supersprites4
    @supersprites4 Před 4 měsíci

    YES!

  • @brianparsons6203
    @brianparsons6203 Před 4 měsíci +1

    As a Pistons fan and watching him at WSU and OU I really wanted him. Wish they would have just offered him a regular contract.

  • @saucethebosss
    @saucethebosss Před 4 měsíci

    Needed another hour

  • @lnebres
    @lnebres Před 4 měsíci +3

    Okay. I officially love the dude. But… this happens with pretty much every interview JJ and Tommy do! ::chuckle::

  • @just2slick195
    @just2slick195 Před 4 měsíci

    58:19 had me dying jj passed gas then looks into the camera if you listen closely lol😅

  • @cvgodd1432
    @cvgodd1432 Před 4 měsíci +2

    As a Celtics fan I naturally hate anyone with a Laker jersey but I respect AR! He’s doing this in a place where most people would fold! How many times have Lakers got players who are doing good and once the lights come on in LA they can’t hit a shot! I just wished he would put on some muscle so he can play better defense. He gets bumped out the way a lot!

  • @christophermauro-barias7451
    @christophermauro-barias7451 Před 4 měsíci

    I love Austin

  • @nanduri79
    @nanduri79 Před 4 měsíci +11

    gotta get Lebron and Kawhi on 2 hr episodes each

    • @MultiBluedog123
      @MultiBluedog123 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Kawhi seems to be a pretty sheltered dude, idk if he’d do well on a pod

    • @The2006Scaper
      @The2006Scaper Před 4 měsíci

      @@MultiBluedog123 agreed dude is autistic he can't have a conversation with someone

    • @robertgollnick5183
      @robertgollnick5183 Před 4 měsíci

      Kawhi wouldnt give them 2 minutes..

  • @artman6976
    @artman6976 Před 4 měsíci

    Great interview!! Austin looks like he belongs on a skateboard 😂!! But his game is so fluid 😮.

  • @Rjsc123
    @Rjsc123 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Gg fellas..!
    😎 Reeves respect 👌🙏❤
    Your game..👌
    Baller 100👍
    USA can't beat international teams with sheer talent anymore..!
    Truth.. !!

  • @mackstacks8913
    @mackstacks8913 Před 4 měsíci

    It was great to see how after Austin started slow this year, all the naysayers were in glee… now hes back to the player we expected him to be and you dont hear a peep. Lol. Dude can play and should be an important piece for the Lakers future.

  • @yotokoluigi
    @yotokoluigi Před 4 měsíci

    Austin you're him!

  • @bruno9663
    @bruno9663 Před 4 měsíci

    lets go lads

  • @robertgollnick5183
    @robertgollnick5183 Před 4 měsíci +5

    I honestly hope he wins 6th man of the year. I see so many box scores where he comes off the bench and scores 23, 25, 28 points etc. Dude is so young and plays hard defense, and a veteran laden team goes to him to close games sometimes. It would be pretty cool to see the Lakers hand the reigns over to him full time once LBJ retires.

    • @TheAndokid1
      @TheAndokid1 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I got a feeling Lebron is going to retire after this season.

  • @PhillyP75
    @PhillyP75 Před 4 měsíci

    32:27 I wonder if Bron giving him the ball in that Memphis series a test from him… Like the final hurdle … Bron does everything for a reason and yes maybe it’s because he’s great, but He knew it was his first playoff experience… AR is an amazing story and player and Bron is a genius! I am truly happy for AR and the bag he got and to his Agent as well.

  • @shypar1626
    @shypar1626 Před 4 měsíci

    JJ subtly hitting on Austin at 40:07 😍😍

  • @claypolite4504
    @claypolite4504 Před 4 měsíci

    That dude 🥶

  • @fritzpipedorowalter
    @fritzpipedorowalter Před 4 měsíci

    folks, quick question:
    being from the EU I don't get to watch a lot of the NBA sadly, 53:06 which are these "less than a handful" offenses they are thinking about when talking about "continous action that flow into the next action"? (apart from GOlden State and Sacramento, which they mention later)
    thanks!

  • @AdamGilbert
    @AdamGilbert Před 4 měsíci +1

    The hair is the And One. It bouncing around and flicking as the head goes back is a sign the the referee.

  • @sc3ku
    @sc3ku Před 4 měsíci

    I love that they are dressed alike. bromance totally starts here

  • @davidjosh5640
    @davidjosh5640 Před 4 měsíci

    Thumbnail with the matching fits looking like a pair of real guys there 💅💅

  • @triple6wolfi
    @triple6wolfi Před 4 měsíci

    Team U.S.A! Let's go!!!

  • @jaredw395
    @jaredw395 Před 4 měsíci

    How does JJ get away with 15 minutes of hot gas to start every podcast

  • @francescbonetlluch4971
    @francescbonetlluch4971 Před 4 měsíci

    I love Austhim, and I'm not even a Lakers fan

  • @jimmyblanchard3368
    @jimmyblanchard3368 Před 4 měsíci

    When I saw the thumbnail I thought there was two JJ’s 😂

  • @lukepaterson9893
    @lukepaterson9893 Před 4 měsíci

    Where do I get his jersey? Austin is the coolest dude.

  • @TooSeriously
    @TooSeriously Před 4 měsíci

    Love it lol

  • @HawgJawn
    @HawgJawn Před 4 měsíci

    On the Mount Rushmore of Arkansas kids we whiffed recruiting.

  • @jackeillifts
    @jackeillifts Před 4 měsíci

    Idols should be coach of the year if Houston makes the playoffs

  • @ericwatson1920
    @ericwatson1920 Před 4 měsíci

    Saw #SeeRed last night ✊🏾✊🏾👏🏾🤣

  • @duffal0
    @duffal0 Před 4 měsíci

    6:50 you had Daigneault 3rd, I remember because I was passed you didn’t put him top 2😂

  • @oldenoughtowatchify
    @oldenoughtowatchify Před 4 měsíci

    NGL I thought the thumbnail was Reddick interviewing himself for a second lmao

  • @krazedhooskie
    @krazedhooskie Před 4 měsíci

    Jj I agree we haven’t closed games like we did last season we were the best at the league at that and the starting 5s defense has been bad. But what I will say is the Denver bench unit has come alive Peyton Watson, CB, Reggie and strawther have really found themselves and pwat and cb have found there 3pt stroke so I think we start climbing back to that first place spot

  • @oldthug2309
    @oldthug2309 Před 4 měsíci

    wow i like this hooper even more now. what a chill dude

  • @GottaDo1
    @GottaDo1 Před 4 měsíci

    Love this dude

  • @BabylonGateLA
    @BabylonGateLA Před 4 měsíci +2

    Finally a Laker JJ! Too much 🍀🍀, and not enough 💜💛💜💛

  • @pranavaggarwal3
    @pranavaggarwal3 Před 4 měsíci

    Great podcast to watch. I wish JJ redick would give reaves more chances to speak

    • @TheAndokid1
      @TheAndokid1 Před 4 měsíci

      Yeah I was thinking the same thing.

  • @kyleelton
    @kyleelton Před 4 měsíci

    Shout out Good Good

  • @DIGITAL7Media
    @DIGITAL7Media Před 4 měsíci

    Omg. If jj and austin start a bromance we need that to be a show.

  • @DJ-ys9pv
    @DJ-ys9pv Před 4 měsíci

    Random Rec League Player: I got the white boi
    Austin: 🥷 you thought!!

  • @Bayshay
    @Bayshay Před 4 měsíci +1

    Never understood why cant like one player without hating the other