Even at 38 years old, LeBron James makes things so much easier for his teammates. On the court, he opens things up in a way nobody else can, and James seems to always be able to get the ball where it needs to be.
Behind the scenes, he’s also giving guys the wisdom and confidence they need to grow and expand their own game.
That’s exactly what’s happening to young guard Austin Reaves, who is having a breakout season for the Lakers. In a recent chat with HoopsHype, Reaves got real on what he’s learned playing with Bron and how it’s made him a completely different player.
“Be yourself, and don’t try to be anyone else,” Reaves said. “Everybody gets to this level for some reason. You’re obviously really good at basketball, but you’re really good at certain things. Not everyone is going to be a star, and you’ve got to realize that when you get to this level and figure out where you can fit in and what you can do to help the team be successful. That was the main thing. Be yourself and enjoy it.”
Averaging 10.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game on 48.8% shooting, Reaves has been a solid contributor for the Lakers all season long and should return to that level of production when he returns from injury later this season.
The bigger question for the Lakers is, do they have enough to make a playoff run this year?
Austin Explains His Biggest Goal With Lakers
Despite exceeding expectations as an undrafted player, Reaves isn’t thinking about personal accolades or statistical milestones. Instead, he’s only focused on winning and doing whatever he can to help LeBron James and Anthony Davis succeed.
“Win, honestly. That’s all I care about,” said Reaves. “I think when you’re winning as a team, everyone looks good on the team, regardless if you’re averaging 25 or 10 points. If you’re winning, you’re doing something right. It’s all about winning for me. On top of that, I want to get better every year and don’t get complacent about where I’m at skill-wise or even IQ-wise. You can always learn. I’ve got arguably the best IQ guy (LeBron James) to ever play the game, so I’ve learned from him.”
Reaves certainly has the right mentality, and it’s no doubt why the Lakers, and LeBron in particular, have taken such a liking to him.
Hopefully, he’s able to return soon and provide the spark this team needs to make a push for the Western Conference playoffs.
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