Some NBA fans think Austin Reaves is a future All-Star, and some think he only gets as much attention as he does because he plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Anybody playing next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis is going to be under a microscope, but how much of the spotlight does Austin Reaves deserve? With how Austin Reaves has been performing for Team USA FIBA exhibition games so far, he's gotten some increased attention lately.
But how good is Austin Reaves, actually?
We got to see him step up big time late in the season for the Lakers when they were without LeBron James, who was out recovering from a foot injury. Not only did Reaves elevate his own play, but he proved that he was capable of playing as the lead guard alongside Anthony Davis.
The Lakers resigning Austin Reaves, who was an unrestricted free agent this offseason, was a huge boost to their potential heading into the future. There was the fear he could've gotten snatched up by the San Antonio Spurs if they offered him the max, but the LA Lakers got lucky, signing him to a very team-friendly contract. If Reaves can even become 50% of what his ceiling might be, then they're going to be in good shape.
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21 авг 2023