For the Lakers, probably no player is worth both a look back and a look forward more than Austin Reaves, the one-time undrafted guard from Oklahoma who managed to carve out a starring role for himself in the NBA despite significant odds working against him. Really, what are the chances that a fifth-year Sooners senior who shot 30.5% from the 3-point line in his final college season and did not get a sniff in the NBA draft would go on to be a Lakers starter? Reaves averaged 20.2 points last season, and was seen as the third leg of a Lakers offense that was potent after acquiring Luka Doncic from the Mavericks.
Lakers’ Austin Reaves Seeking Miami Heat Star’s Payday as Free Agency Nears
Published August 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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