Austin Rivers most recently played in the NBA during the 2022-23 season when he was a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The 11-year veteran averaged 4.9 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 35.0 percent from three-point range.

He currently remains a free agent available to sign with any NBA team.

On Saturday, Rivers posted an Instagram post that received more than 3,000 likes in three hours.

Rivers captioned his post: “I still have more than most…but politics can be heavy these days!! But all being well, I will continue to make this transition look EZPZ…blessed and highly favored! Forever grateful.” #mixtapegoats @johnwall we changed the culture man… 📸 @bellikemike

Several former NBA players reacted to his post.

John Wall wrote: “Facts bra ‼️”

Quinn Cook wrote: “🐐🐐🐐🐐”

Tyus Jones wrote: “Mixtape goats fr! »

Kyle O’Quinn wrote: “👊🏾🔥🫡 Mad respect!”

Austin River

January 21, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers (25) shoots during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports / Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

From his post, it seems like Rivers still wants to play in the NBA.

He was originally the tenth overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft after a breakout college basketball season for the Duke Blue Devils.

During his 11 seasons, Rivers spent time with the New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards and New York Knicks.

His career averages are 8.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, while shooting 41.9 percent from the field and 34.9 percent from three-point range in 707 regular-season games.

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