Austin Reaves pledges college fund for niece, brother reacts positively
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 6:43 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Austin Reaves, a guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, recently committed to starting a college fund for his niece during a golf outing. When offered a dollar by a fan, he humorously stated he would add it to the fund. The clip of this interaction went viral, eliciting a supportive response from his brother, Spencer Reaves, who posts overseas. Spencer expressed his approval on social media and is currently playing in the German Basketball League after not reaching the NBA.
- •Austin Reaves signed a four-year, $185 million contract with the Lakers.
- •He accepted a dollar from a fan for his niece's college fund.
- •Spencer Reaves positively reacted to his brother's gesture on social media.
- •Spencer Reaves averages 14.6 points per game in Germany.
- •Austin Reaves has gained recognition as one of the NBA's top guards.
- 6:43 AMYahoo Sports — How Austin Reaves’ brother reacted to LA Lakers star’s promise to start a college fund for his niece
"Starting next season, Austin Reaves is no longer an underrated player, but he is one of the highest-paid guards in the NBA. Over the last five seasons, Austin Reaves had been on team-friendly deals for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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