Austin Reaves Reveals What He’s Learned Playing With LeBron James

Austin Reaves explains his growth under LeBron James.

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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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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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