Austin Reaves Speaks on 'Stigma' of White NBA Player...

Austin Reaves Speaks on 'Stigma' of White NBA Player...

Austin Reaves addressed stereotypes of white NBA players during a recent ESPN interview about his rise in the organization.

Paul Pierce names Austin Reaves as one of his top 5 white Americans in NBA: ‘That team ain’t beating nobody’

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves made some interesting comments regarding how he views other white NBA players not long ago, explaining that there’s a stigma that exists around them. In light of Reaves’ comments, Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce rattled off his top five white Americans in the NBA today. In no particular order, Reaves was among the handful of names mentioned along with Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, Boston Celtics guard Pay…

Austin Reaves On Being A White Guy In The NBA

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has emerged as a significant contributor to his team’s playoff push, showcasing consistent performances throughout the season. Recently, Reaves opened up in an ESPN interview about the challenges and perceptions he faces as a white player in the NBA, acknowledging a self-awareness about stereotypes that exist within the league. Reaves candidly admitted that …

Lakers' Austin Reaves Talks Stigma of Being a White NBA Player

Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers has emerged as a key player in the NBA, contributing significantly to the team's playoff aspirations. In conversations about his experience as a white player in the league, Reaves expressed his frustration with existing stereotypes that question the skill of white athletes. He aims to prove his worth and shift perceptions about racial biases in basketball. Notably, this season, he has averaged 20.2 points,…

Paul Pierce Explains How Austin Reaves Is the “New Klay Thompson”

No team has been in the NBA news more than the Los Angeles Lakers this season. That’s often the case for the league’s most famous team, but it’s been especially true this year, as the team hired JJ Redick to be its new head coach, drafted LeBron James’ son in the second round, then pulled off the most shocking trade of all-time by turning Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a first-round pick into Luka Doncic. There’s been so much to talk about on …