Watch: “You’re HIM” – Team USA’s Anthony Edwards and Austin Reaves share HILARIOUS post game moment

Team USA's Anthony Edwards and Austin Reaves celebrate wholesome moment at FIBA World Cup 2023.

Watch: “You’re HIM” – Team USA’s Anthony Edwards and Austin Reaves share HILARIOUS post game moment

Austin Reaves and Anthony Edwards (image via Twitter)

The 2023 FIBA World Cup opened with a bang as Team USA recorded an impressive 99-72 victory. While the game was exciting, a post-match moment between Anthony Edwards and Austin Reaves caught everyone’s attention.

Exiting the court after their dominant performance, the duo was greeted by fans, who couldn’t resist expressing their admiration for Reaves. In reference to Reaves’ now-iconic “I’m Him” celebration during the playoff game against the Memphis Grizzlies, the crowd chanted “You’re him!” in sync.

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Reaves found himself joined by Edwards, who enthusiastically repeated the chant. Despite their NBA court rivalries, the spontaneous gesture by Edwards highlighted the sense of camaraderie that international tournaments can create.

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Both players were instrumental in the USA’s victory. Edwards scored 14 points, secured seven rebounds, and provided three assists. Reaves, conversely, impressed with 12 points, two rebounds, and six assists. Notably, Paolo Banchero led the scoreboard with a remarkable 21 points, guiding Team USA to their sweeping victory.

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Austin Reaves – The rising star of Basketball

Austin Reaves (image via Twitter)
Austin Reaves (image via Twitter)

Austin Reaves is quickly gaining popularity. The Team USA roster is filled with talent, but even among such an elite group, Reaves stands out. With exceptional performances leading up to the 2023 FIBA World Cup, he’s showing the global audience precisely what he’s capable of.

ESPN’s renowned analyst, Brian Windhorst, shared insights that align with the growing sentiment around the sport. “A player that I had several people say has really impressed them and been, like, much better than they were expecting has been Austin Reaves.”

His journey with the Los Angeles Lakers further underscores this sentiment. With an average of 13 points, 3.4 assists, and three rebounds per game on an impressive 52% shooting, Reaves has emerged as LA’s third star, delivering when it matters most during the high-pressure postseason games.

Now, as part of Team USA, all eyes are on Reaves, expecting him to maintain and potentially even improve upon his domestic form. As the team aspires for the gold, Reaves is undeniably one of the key players in making that dream a reality.

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