Despite the evolution of society, some clichés keep the skin hard in the NBA, especially those concerning the skin color of its members. Thus, a Laker was recently surprised to see that one of his teammates came to undermine these prejudices!
Rare are the crowned champion teams that do not tick this box. In the fight for the title, each contender must display a good team agreement, or at least cordial. Difficult indeed for a collective to perform on the ground when it does not present the slightest chemistry in the locker room. This is good for the Lakers, whose group seems to be living extremely well these days.
After the first months of trouble this season, the Angelinos have found a smile at the same time as results following the trade deadline. This cohesion has also allowed them to reach the Western Conference semi-finals following their 4-2 victory against the Grizzlies. At the same time, she was admired by Snoop Dogg, who virally praised the diversity of the roster. He’s not the only one either.
Austin Reaves, the man who defies received ideas at the Lakers
In addition to the flagship duo made up of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers were able to count on a supporting cast to get rid of Memphis. Among the lieutenants to salute, the Japanese Rui Hachimura, or the versatile and multitasking Austin Reaves. D’Angelo Russell did not fail to congratulate the latter to Dave McMenamin and ESPNsplitting a few questionable clichés:
“In the NBA you see a white guy, he’s usually the shooter and he usually can’t guard anybody. Or he’s tough and can’t do anything else.”
– D’Angelo Russell on Austin Reaves proving stereotypes wrong
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— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) April 28, 2023
In the NBA, white players are usually shooters and don’t know how to defend anyone. Or they are tough and don’t know how to do much else. But he knows how to do everything, and I think that helps us. He’s a killer. It is recognized quickly. He’s capable of putting 40 points on your head, and then trying to put 50. When he’s like that, nobody can stop him.
Admiring the qualities of his young teammate, D-Lo shows at the same time that his vision of the white population of the league is intended to be quite degrading. Indeed, Larry Bird, Bill Walton, Dirk Nowitzki, and more recently Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic have proven that this image no longer exists. Reaves hopes to do the same in Los Angeles, although his situation always makes you tremble on the spot !
Pleasantly surprised by the full panoply of Austin Reaves since his return to the Lakers, D’Angelo Russell made it clear in a funny way. The important thing, however, is that the two men get along perfectly at Purple & Gold!
2023-04-30 11:00:00
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