If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Austin Reaves was looking to flatter a number of basketball legends heading into his sophomore season. After a standout rookie season, Reaves spent the offseason focusing on becoming what could only be described as a grifter based on the film he watched.
In a profile piece from Kyle Goon of the OC Register, Reaves detailed some of the work he did this summer which involved taking aspects of Rajon Rondo, James Harden and Manu Ginobili’s games.
He’s a borrower: Reaves admits he’s pulled the ball fakes in part from former teammate Rajon Rondo and tried to draw fouls like James Harden.