In a recent game against the Nuggets, Austin Reaves demonstrated his growing significance to the Lakers by achieving notable statistics of 37 points, 13 assists, eight rebounds, and four steals. Despite missing star players like LeBron James and Luka Doncic, Reaves' performance reflected his confidence and potential as a critical player for the team. His unique ability to join the ranks of basketball legends with similar stat lines underscores a rising star in the Lakers' roster, suggesting it's time to recognize his contributions more seriously.
Using the space typically assigned to LeBron James inside the Nuggets' visiting locker room, Reaves sat closest to the showers, players passing him on their way in and out after they'd fumbled a chance to stun Denver.
His 37 points, 13 assists, eight rebounds and four steals weren't enough - numbers so unique that they've only been accomplished seven other times, joining Doncic, James, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Pete Maravich, Bernard King and Kenny Anderson.
For what it's worth, Reaves isn't that shocked, a player confident enough to tell people around him that he was going to matter for the Lakers as an undrafted rookie on a two-way contract after one day of minicamp.
I've weirdly been confident for a long time, Reaves said Friday night, his feet and ankles soaking in ice. It's just being on the stage for the world.
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