Austin Reeves Lifestyle and Profile
Austin Reeves went from being HillBilly farm boy to becoming a future star and
playing alongside LeBron James. But how did he get here? More lifestyle,
career, and personal life coming up on Big-Time Hoops style.
Love Life
Who's the lucky lady in his life, you ask?
Well, that would be none other than his high school sweetheart, Jenna Barber.
These two lovebirds have been together since 2014
and it's clear that their love is still going strong.
In fact, Jenna posted a collage of pictures on
social media to celebrate their first anniversary together. How cute is that?
Despite being separated by Reaves' college ball career, the two have managed to make their
long-distance relationship work. Jenna, a graduate of the University of Arkansas and a pharmacist,
is a supportive and loving girlfriend, always cheering Reaves on from the stands.
BACKGROUND
You have to know how it all started for Reaves.
Born in Newark, Arkansas, Nicole Wilkett and Brian Reaves welcomed a bouncing baby boy on May 29,
1998. He was raised on a 300-acre farm and there wasn’t much to do. So,
his parents fully supported the kids getting into sports just to keep them busy.
His parents were also collegiate hoopers at Arkansas State with his mom averaging
21 points while his dad is tied for third in program history in assists.
Talk about Ball in the Family
As a child, Reaves played baseball, but he became interested in basketball thanks
to his older brother, who played for North Greenville and Central Missouri.
And it's a good thing he did because Reaves' basketball skills took off!
Austin Reaves is more than just an incredible basketball player;
he is an advocate for mental health awareness. Austin has been open about
his own struggles with anxiety and depression, and his story is one of resilience and strength.
He has used his platform to speak out about the importance of seeking help when it comes to
managing mental health issues. Austin encourages others to share their stories and to prioritize
their own mental health. He is a strong believer that no one should have to suffer in silence.
In his free time, Reaves enjoys fishing and
spending time outdoors. No surprise as he is a simple farm boy from Arkansas.
He has also been known to play video games with his
teammates and enjoys watching movies and TV shows.
Hey Austin, wanna play some NBA2k? I think I got something for you, hopefully.
Career
Having parents who knows the game, Reaves started his career early. He attended
Cedar Ridge High School, where he averaged 32 points, 9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.
Being a bright hooper, Reaves got offers from three different colleges but stuck with Wichita
state. He had a rocky freshman year with injuries that led to surgery. After sophomore year,
Reaves transferred to Oklahoma and had to sit out a year to red shirt.
As a senior, he averaged 18 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists before declaring for the draft.
Because of his impressive display, the nickname “Hillbilly Kobe” was born.
Unlike most prospects who graduate as one of the best in their state,
Reaves was a no star recruit and was one of the reasons he went undrafted.
Despite that, he was still given a chance by the Lakers, who inked a two-way contract. This
is the chance Reaves used to turn around his underdog story to one of massive potential.
Reaves was just too good for the Lakers to
pass on and they signed him to a 2-year / $2.49 million contract.
Austin has shown flashes of brilliance in his Laker tenure where he went
from 7 to 12 points a game, just finishing up his second campaign.
His current career high is 35 points of the bench in victory over the Orlando Magic.
Reaves was on fire. Making shot after shot, grabbing rebounds left and right,
and setting up his teammates with some incredible assists. Even he couldn't believe it.
Reaves has shown some clutch genes after hitting a game-winning 3-pointer over the Mavericks.
His contract runs out at the end of 2023 and the team loves what they see. They can extend him
short or long term. He will be a restricted free agent and we believe he could command 4 years /
$60 Million dollars in the open market. Let’s see how that works out for him and the Lakers.
Do you think LeBron, AD and company have another title run in them?
With Austin Reaves ultra-unique skill set, us fans are looking forward to see what the Lakers do.
Cars
Austin Reaves sure knows how to pick his cars, and the Mercedes-AMG G63 is definitely one of
his favorites. This fan-favorite SUV is a head-turner on the streets and boasts
a beautifully designed cabin with all the luxurious features you could ever want.
It’s no surprise he also owns a Lexus GX450 is a proud endorser of the brand. Anyways,
this baby goes for a cool $61,000
So with that, Austin Reaves has a net worth of??....
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Endorsements
The Lakers brand is a force to be reckoned with, and nobody can deny that.
Sure, small markets have made strides in the NBA,
but there's something about playing for a team like the Lakers that sets them apart.
Just ask Austin Reaves, who recently landed a shoe deal with the Chinese company Rigorer.
You know you've made it big when you announce your shoe deal on Instagram,
and that's exactly what Reaves did. He's now the first NBA endorser for
the brand and only the second American to join their ranks after Jimmer Fredette.
Reaves will be donning the War Ender 1.0 Pro next season,
and we can only imagine how good he'll look on the court. And who knows, maybe his shoe
deal will bring good luck to the Lakers and help them bring home another championship.
He is a proud endorser of Lexus and has shot an ad campaign for them. In the ad
we can see Reaves cruising around in Lexus, looking like a boss. And let's be real,
if the “HillBilly Kobe” can make a Lexo cool, then kuddos to you.
Social Media
Reaves had always been a social media butterfly, and when he landed a spot on the Lakers team,
his Instagram following skyrocketed to over 400 thousand followers.
On his feed, you could see Reaves basking in his success as a Laker, surrounded by
his supportive teammates. LeBron James is also a big fan and knows that Austin has his back.
In fact, Reaves shared a post with LeBron celebrating a D-low
(D’Angelo Russell) 3-pointer with the caption "immaculate vibes."
Looks like the M.O. of Reaves is all about positivity and good vibes.
Net Worth Now is the time you all have been
waiting for. How much is Austin Reaves worth? With everything going on in his life and career, he has
a current net worth of $1 million dollars. That number is sure to rise given the right situation.
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