Austin Reaves
Definition
Austin Reaves is an American professional basketball player, currently a shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA, known for his sharpshooting and nicknamed 'Hillbilly Kobe' due to his Arkansas roots and Kobe Bryant-esque fadeaways.
Reaves rose to prominence as an undrafted free agent in 2021, quickly becoming a fan favorite for his gritty play and clutch performances in high-stakes games.
Examples
Austin Reaves pulled up from logo range and drained it like it was a free throw, leaving the entire arena in stunned silence.
When Austin Reaves posterized that big man, even the Lakers' bench started chanting 'Hillbilly Kobe' in perfect harmony.
My fantasy team is carried by Austin Reaves these days; who knew an undrafted guy from Oklahoma would outscore half the league's stars?
Austin Reaves trash-talked the opponent mid-game, then backed it up with a 40-point explosion—talk about serving revenge cold.