Reaves: Guarding Curry in Lakers vs Warriors Series Is ‘Honestly Hell’

• Austin Reaves talked about his experience defending Stephen Curry in the NBA Playoffs
• The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference semis
• Reaves recently signed a four-year, $56 million contract to remain with the Lakers

The 2023 NBA Playoffs delivered plenty of memorable moments.

One matchup that fascinated basketball fans across the globe was the showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals.

Austin Reaves recently shared what it was like chasing Stephen Curry around the court during that playoff series.

The Lakers guard revealed what it was like defending the two-time MVP during a recent episode of Showtime Basketball's All The Smoke podcast.

Reaves' revelation about Curry

Reaves gave a thorough explanation regarding his experience guarding Curry, saying:

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"It's honestly hell. The way he moves without the ball is the worst part... It's honestly their system, too. It fits him to perfection. You literally can't ever relax.”

He cited as an example the opening two games in San Francisco, saying:

“I remember Game 1 and 2 chasing him and Klay around, and I couldn't make a shot. Everybody is looking at me like why can't you make a shot, and I'm like I ain't got no legs.”

He paid tribute to Curry and his basketball knowledge, saying:

“[His] approach to the game too is special, just the way he sees the game and the way he goes about the game, it was a lot of fun to play them. Obviously happy we won, but it's hell to guard him."

Reaves stays with the Lakers

Reaves helped the Lakers stop Curry and the Warriors in that series, beating them in six games.

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Unfortunately for the Purple and Gold, their title bid ended in the following series when they lost in a four-game sweep to eventual champions Denver Nuggets.

Reaves’ solid playoff run helped him nab a huge payday, signing a four-year, $56 million contract to remain with the Lakers, per CBS Sports.

Curry captures ACC title

Sports Brief also reported on Stephen Curry winning the ACC celebrity golf tournament.

He drained an eagle putt on the final hole to grab his first win in the event.

It was a dream tournament for Curry, who also sank a hole-in-one in the second round.