Austin Reaves Discussion: How Much Is He Worth?

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    Might as well play Southbay against the Bucks
     
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    Oh lord …. another “groan” injury with Vando now?
     
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    Rest game. Good idea.
     
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    We still have Koloko vs Giannis
    Goodwin vs Lillard and some other guys vs Kuz.
    And of course JJ vs Doc -Pimple duo
     
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    Nah, Len will take that assignment :ADGlance:
     
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    .... and Jaxson on Lopez? Dalton with the governor off to go for it on offense, DFS and Jordan at the point?

    Edit ... believing the "Doubtful" I forgot .... no DFS or Vando. Maybe it's Hayes, Koloko or Len or Morris, Knecht, Goodwin and Gabe?
     
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    Giannis for 50. Lakers won’t break 90
     
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    Governor off and headers open, Dalton might go for 50.
     
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    What do you like for a lineup out of what's available?
     
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    Half right
     
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    On the topic of "should we build around Luka and AR after Bron retires":
    He missed at least a couple 3s in the forth that can't happen in the playoffs. May be difference between going home or not, just on those shots alone.

    I know he's tired, he particularly suffers from it and he has a couple minor injuries. He also held the fort for a lot of games without any or at least 2 of the 3 only offensive weapons we have. He's been amazing, elevated his game and I love him.

    But that's the difference between an all-star player and #2 on a contending team or a really good player and a #3. A #2 in today's NBA has to deliver 95% of the times, especially in Q4 and lead the team in stretches when the #1 is out. #3 can get off nights and disappear in some quarters without harming the team.
    I think he's a #3, mostly because of stamina and consistency. He still had a great game and lead us in Q2 playing amazing. But you can see a lot of times how he struggles to sustain the high level ball he's able to deliver.

    He has the game and skills to be a #2, but I think he lacks the stamina and consistency to do it always and that's important as we prepare the post-Bron era. We may find a similar guy and have him and AR supporting Luka and a bunch of defenders, that might still get you to the promised land
     
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    ginobili (this is a compliment). hopefully we can find a tony parker type (not exactly the position, but the value) to supplement luka (td).
     
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    So, was it Austin’s fault again tonight?
    Just asking, for a friend.
     
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    He only scored 30, so he’s clearly at fault
     
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    :Laugh:
     
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    I mean, the Giddler outplayed him. Where were the rebounds and assists?
     
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