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NBA Analyst Explains Why LeBron James Returning For Lakers May Negatively Affect Austin Reaves

LeBron James coming back could be bad for Austin Reaves.

The Vy Lee Tran
Mar 29, 2023
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The Los Angeles Lakers are a team that is currently in the play-in tournament picture. They are trying to get to the playoffs to give LeBron James and Anthony Davis a chance to make a deep run in the Western Conference, which has looked more wide open than ever.

LeBron James recently returned to the Lakers, and there’s no doubt that this is a good thing for the team. However, they recently lost against the Chicago Bulls, and it may take them some time to adjust. Analyst Antonio Daniels explained how the return may negatively impact Austin Reaves, as he has thrived when playing an on-ball role.

“The concern that you have with LeBron James coming back is he’s LeBron James, right?” Daniels said. “He casts a big shadow. He casts a huge shadow. So, with LeBron James coming back, what that does is that takes some of the ball-handling responsibility off of Austin Reaves, who’s been flourishing handling that basketball… The return of LeBron James changes things.”

The #Lakers fell to the #Bulls in LeBron's return yesterday

🏀 @adaniels33 isn’t surprised the team needs time to adjust #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/lrxdHh4PBy

— SiriusXM NBA Radio (@SiriusXMNBA) March 27, 2023

There is no doubt that some of this is true, and Austin Reaves will have to adjust to playing more off-the-ball. With that being said, it is clear that he has the skill set to adapt to playing with a player like LeBron James, and he has done that in the past.

As of right now, Austin Reaves is averaging 12.3 PPG, 3.0 RPG, and 3.2 APG for the Los Angeles Lakers. He has developed into a quality role player for the team, and hopefully, his good play continues.


Austin Reaves Could Leave The Lakers If A Good Offer Comes Up

There is no doubt that the financial aspect of the game is important for players, and that is no different for Austin Reaves. Previously, the guard suggested that he could leave the Los Angeles Lakers if he gets a good offer from another team.

“Anybody that says we don’t play the game for money is lying,” said Reaves on the Point Forward podcast. “I want to make as much money as I can and be as successful as I can no matter where it’s at.”

It remains to be seen what will happen regarding Austin Reaves’ future. He is definitely a valuable role player, and the Lakers will likely attempt to keep him. However, another team could end up overpaying for the guard, which is when the Lakers will have to make some tough decisions.

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ByThe Vy Lee Tran
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The Vy Lee Tran is a Senior Writer for Fadeaway World, specializing in trade scenarios, blockbuster trades, and the NBA salary cap. He graduated from Earlham College with honors and a B. A. in English.He is an avid fan of the NBA as a whole and thinks Stephen Curry is quite easily a top-10 player of all time. In his free time, you can find Lee playing basketball and working on his 3PT jumper. Expertise: NBA, Trade Scenarios, CBA, Salary Cap, Player BreakdownsFavorite Team: New Orleans Pelicans Featured On Sports Illustrated, HoopsHype, Heavy
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