The Young Man and the Three A Los Angeles Lakers Super Show | Austin Reaves, Flea, Russillo, and Jake LaRavia
Oct 2, 2025
This episode features Flea, the bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and a Lakers superfan, alongside Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia of the Los Angeles Lakers. They dive into favorite Lakers moments and the electricity surrounding Luka Doncic's trade. Austin and Jake share their paths to the NBA, while Flea reminisces about unforgettable in-game experiences. The trio also explores the mental states essential for athletes and musicians, revealing how passion fuels greatness and the emotional rollercoaster of fandom.
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Delusional Confidence Drives Elite Play
- Austin Reaves says delusional confidence is necessary to compete at the highest level and was baked into his upbringing.
- He credits family competition and relentless gym work for turning that confidence into skill.
The Zone Is A Universal Flow State
- Flea links the athletic 'zone' to a flow state where judgment falls away and you act instinctively.
- Austin and Jake confirm athletes chase that flow because it makes everything on the court feel effortless.
Address Team Conflict Head-On
- Confront teammates directly when something's wrong instead of avoiding conflict.
- Austin says healthy confrontation and clear communication make a team better.