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Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers has quickly become one of the most talked-about stars in the NBA.
He has made headlines for his plethora of great games, as well as a few rumors.
Several months ago, there were reports that Reaves was dating pop star Taylor Swift.
Those rumors were quickly shot down but they are still mentioned from time to time, including by Lakers head coach Darvin Ham.
According to Jovan Buha, Ham ended his press conference on Sunday night by giving a final reason why he loves Reaves so much: “And he’s not afraid to tell Taylor Swift, ‘No.’”
Darvin Ham with the mic drop to end his press conference when asked why he loves Austin Reaves so much: “… And he’s not afraid to tell Taylor Swift, ‘No.’”
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) October 16, 2023
This was obviously Ham giving Reaves a hard time.
Those close to the 25-year-old guard say that he never dated Swift, who is now in a very well-known relationship with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce.
At its core, Ham’s comment touches upon something important about Reaves: he is a tough player who isn’t afraid of a fight.
When one sizes up Reaves, they don’t see the biggest and toughest-looking player.
But even though he has a slight build and a baby-faced appearance, Reaves can often fight like a dog.
His special style of defense is relentless as well as fearless, no matter who he is guarding.
That has definitely assisted the Lakers many times during his first two years with the team.
After going undrafted, Reaves has earned a spot as a starting player alongside LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and other big names.
Some people haven’t expected a lot from Reaves because of his age, his looks, and his draft history.
But Reaves has taken the advice of Swift and shaken that off.
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