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The goal of reaching the NBA one day, to date, serves as a dream for many. But within the flashy lifestyle and glamorous way of living, there looms a constant chance for controversy. A Los Angeles Lakers star suffered from that as his name was mixed with Taylor Swift.
The $53 million player has recently debunked the lie of him dating the female artist. He also went on to reveal what words would have made the entire speculation more believable.
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Another NBA off-court rumor comes to an end
Since the 33-year-old singer’s breakup, the Lakers star Austin Reaves’ name came to the limelight as her alleged new boyfriend. The 25-year-old was reportedly spotted at a bar with Taylor. In reality, none of it was true, so, the NBA star shouldered the responsibility of coming out to tell the truth.
The news initially befuddled Reaves, as reported by The Athletic. He stated clearly that he neither met nor communicated with her in his lifetime. The reports surrounding both of them were entirely built on lies.
He said, “Me going to a bar doesn’t happen much,” to expose the lies. He then jokingly added that if the reports were around them meeting on a golf course rather than a bar, they would have been more believable. All this calms down the noise around Austin as the star gears up for another season of top-level basketball.
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The hopes from Austin Reaves
Nicknamed HillBilly Kobe, he has impressed the big names of the league with his work ethic and dedication. One of his biggest supporters is actually LeBron James, who guides him on and off the court. The Lakers’ management has also shown their trust in the shooting guard.

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Mar 17, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts after scoring the basket and drawing he foul against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
The franchise picked him after he went undrafted in 2021. So he entered the league as an underrated youngster, with no one expecting much from him. He has ever since thrived on that. Thus, his 4-year deal with the team for $53 million did not surprise anyone.
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He is currently a major contributor to Team USA as they gear up for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. With the noises calming down around him, the hopes are high for him to perform well for both the country and the Lakers.
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