ArenaPlus, the country's 24/7 digital sports entertainment gateway, gifted Filipino fans with a special experience on December 23, 2024.

Lucky fans got to video call with Reaves and even more got to chat and ask their favorite basketball star questions on life in the league, his experience in the Philippines, and his partnership with ArenaPlus.

Reaves gave out lots of prizes, including the one everyone wanted the most: Meet Austin Reaves in LA with an all-expenses paid trip.

Fans joined by visiting ArenaPlus.ph

This special Christmas event was made possible by the Philippines’ premiere sportsbook, ArenaPlus.

Austin Reaves is ArenaPlus’ newest endorser, joining Jordan Clarkson and Scottie Thompson.

Astig conversations with Austin Reaves 

Live on ArenaPlus' social media pages, Reaves was game to answer questions from fans about his experiences as a professional basketball player, his career, and his partnership with ArenaPlus.

Reaves shared his rookie story, saying he was given small tasks but was overall treated kindly. Occasionally, he had to run errands for essentials or carry bags, but for the most part, he was given a lot of leniency and wasn't held to many responsibilities.

“I’m doing little things here and there, but for the most part, they were very kind to me. Every now and then, I had to run to the store to get essentials needed on the road or just for little things. But overall, they let me off the hook. I definitely had to carry a couple of bags every now and then, but like I said, they let me off the hook pretty well.”

Reaves also shared his usual game day routine, starting with waking up early, followed by pre-game workouts, treatment, and strategy sessions.

 "We all wake up at 8, go to the practice facility around 8:30 or 8:45 to eat breakfast. After treatment, we shoot around 10, then walk through what they’re going to do, what we can do to stop them, and what we can do to be successful, followed by some shots. After that, I go home, take a good shower, and nap. When I wake up, if the game is around 7 o’clock, I get to the arena by about 4:30 for more treatment, lifting, and pre-game shooting to get ready for the game. After pre-game shooting, there are probably 50 minutes before the game starts. I go back, eat a little, and then the coach comes in to talk. After that, it's basically game time."

In addition, Reaves shared how he prepared for the upcoming season, mentioning that he's working on getting stronger, faster, and improving as a basketball player, believing there's always room for growth and improvement.

"The main thing was really getting into the weight room, getting a lot stronger, faster, and becoming a better athlete. On top of that, I try to become a better player in all aspects. I feel like I do everything well and continue to grow in those areas. You can never perfect the game of basketball, and that's the beautiful thing about it. You can always continue working to get better, and that's what I do every summer."

Reaves expressed his gratitude to ArenaPlus, seeing the partnership with the brand as a great opportunity to return to Manila, revisit good memories, and connect with fans in order to give back and create a memorable experience for them.

"Once we got the opportunity to partner with ArenaPlus, we knew it was a great chance to come back to Manila and revisit the many fun times we had. With ArenaPlus, we've been given the opportunity to return and have a great time with the fans. We want to give back and do something for the fans."

Meet Austin Reaves in Los Angeles 

Over 30 prizes were given out during the livestream, including a DJI 3 drone, sports merchandise and sports vouchers.

Reaves himself drew the major prize: the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet him in LA with an all-expenses paid trip.

Reaves personally invited the winner, a speechless Joseph Marana, via a live call.

The once-in-a-lifetime experience is set for February during the NBA All-Star Week in LA.