Lakers Fans Think Austin Reaves Will Be A Star Amidst Team USA Performances: “Folks Don’t Understand How Good He Is”

Lakers fans are extremely excited by Austin Reaves' improving his game with Team USA at the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

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• Austin Reaves’ success for Team USA is a great sign for Laker fans

• Reaves scored 11 crucial points off the bench in Team USA’s 98-88 win over Spain

• Fans showered Reaves with praise for his skillset ahead of the tournament beginning 

Basketball is back! Well, not exactly, as the NBA is still two months away. In the meantime, fans are glued to the action at the FIBA World Cup, where Team USA just won their third friendly game in a row by beating Spain 98-88.

Austin Reaves ended the game with 11 points, providing some crucial buckets off the bench to help Team USA remain undefeated in FIBA World Cup friendlies. Reaves’ impact on the game at a time Team USA was struggling in the game caused Laker fans to go crazy.

Kyle Kuzma couldn’t help but praise what Reaves was doing on the court.

Fans loved what Tyrese Haliburton and Austin Reaves were doing as the bench backcourt.

Lakers fans used the performance to remind everyone that Reaves is as good as advertised, if not better.

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More fans used the performance to mock people that hate on Reaves.

Watching Reaves excel in a non-Lakers setting made fans extremely excited.

Fans compared Reaves’ performance in 2023 against Spain to what Kobe Bryant did in 2008.

Reaves wasn’t the star, as Jalen Brunson went 9/9 and scored 21 points in the best performance of the night. Reaves is craving out a nice primary sixth-man role for the team, impacting the game off the bench consistently within the FIBA rules.


A ‘Most Improved Player’ Season On The Cards For Austin Reaves

If Austin Reaves leaves the tournament without an injury, he’s going to come into training camp looking to be the defined third option behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Lakers. Reaves really is the perfect guard the Lakers have been wanting next to James and AD, and it’s time to let him shoulder the load alongside the two stars. 

Reaves doesn’t need to average 20+ points to make an impact on the game, even 18-19 points on volume shooting could work given Reaves is relatively efficient. He ended last season by putting his full skills on display, averaging 21.3 points, and 3.5 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in the Lakers Conference Finals loss to the Nuggets.

If Reaves can bring that offensive touch into the season while improving his one-on-one defense, the Lakers will be grinning. A strong Lakers season requires Reaves to be a major contributor on both ends. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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