"Reaves, a former undrafted prospect that has made quite the name for himself since landing with the Los Angeles Lakers has become one of the most intriuing young guards in the league. The Oklahoma product is coming off a career-year with the Lakers, averaging 20.2 points, 5.8 assists and 4.5 rebounds, while shooting 46% from field goal range and 37.7% from beyond the arc."
"Reave's expressed his lack of desire in taking his talents to a team that's not close to contending rather than chasing his personal goals. "I feel like I could be an All-Star," Reaves said. "But all of that is, in my opinion, relative. Thank God I play with Luka and LeBron. I don't want to be in a situation where I'm just going out chucking, getting numbers. If that's the map for me to be an All-Star, I don't care about that.""
Austin Reaves emerged from undrafted status to a breakout season with the Los Angeles Lakers, averaging 20.2 points, 5.8 assists and 4.5 rebounds while shooting 46% overall and 37.7% from three. At 27 he views himself as entering his prime with All-Star potential but calls that status relative given teammates Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Reaves explicitly rejects seeking inflated individual numbers on a losing roster and prefers situations that prioritize team contention. That preference makes him reluctant to join a rebuilding franchise as a top option despite potential opportunity for greater personal prominence.
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