Playing for the Lakers draws the spotlight in spectacular fashion, as Austin Reaves has seen. Yet undrafted, the fullback became the darling of “Purple & Gold” fans, and his impact saw him extend ($56 million over four years) with the franchise, with San Antonio long reluctant to attempt a move. ‘attract…
During the summer, he was even lent a romance with Taylor Swift. A rumor that illustrates all the madness of Los Angeles.
“Free agency was crazy” its reminiscent of Austin Reaves for The Athletic. “We waited what, 15 hours, before the teams made offers. But after that, like I said, I wanted to stay in LA. The relationships created with the leaders, the players, the whole city. It’s something I couldn’t put aside. »
Third surprise option from Los Angeles in the playoffs, behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves continues his daydream since he has since joined the Team USA roster for the 2023 World Cup.
Now it’s time for confirmation for the 25-year-old, who appeared clearly tired during the postseason.
He is therefore working with the staff of the Lakers, but also with that of Team USA, to improve his physical condition, and be ready to take on a greater load for Los Angeles next year.
The one Darvin Ham sees as a future All-Star is also preparing to have the ball more in hand, or at least more consistently. “I want to get back to my playmaking role and what we were doing at the end of the year. I feel comfortable (in this role) and I feel like I can do it” he concludes thus.
| Austin Reaves | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2021-22 | ALL | 61 | 23 | 45.9 | 31.7 | 83.9 | 0.7 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 7.3 |
| 2022-23 | ALL | 64 | 29 | 52.9 | 39.8 | 86.4 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 13.0 |
| Total | 125 | 26 | 50.1 | 36.3 | 85.6 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 10.2 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
