Austin Reaves has emerged as a crucial piece for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2022-23 NBA season. Reaves continued his excellent form during Game 1 vs. the Memphis Grizzlies.
Reaves registered 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists in the 128-112 victory. During the postgame conference, LeBron James claimed he knew Reaves would be a special player since the first practice that the two had together.
LeBron on Reaves: “I knew from the first practice that he wasn’t going to be a two-way for long … I’ve been around the game long enough to know great basketball IQ players … and the (guys) that fit with me.”
He also credited Frank Vogel for putting him on the court last year.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) April 16, 2023
NBA fans were quick to relate James’ praise for Reaves to his habit of claiming to know everything. James has done that several times in the past, and it seems like the King has no plan to stop any time soon.
A couple of fans posted the viral video of James revealing that he knew that Kobe would score at least 70 points in the game where he scored 81 points.
I know he ain't lying but can't resist pic.twitter.com/1gtuvHf7Ac
— D-Free (@DFreeDBZHD) April 16, 2023
— Alagie (@Alagie04) April 16, 2023
Someone wrote a hilarious wordplay around James’ name.
LeFortuneTeller
— Miami Heat & LeBron James Enjoyer (@_itzeliii_) April 16, 2023
Another fan posted a potential claim that James could make in the future.
“I knew from the moment he played his first middle school game that he was gonna be a Lakers legend.”
-Bron
— Brown (@GoodIdeasCost) April 16, 2023
A fan simply praised James’ ability to find hidden talents.
The GOAT knows he’s special
— RUI FANATIC (@therealselena23) April 16, 2023
All things considered, Reaves is indeed a hidden gem for the Purple and Gold. Moreover, LeBron James simply showered some praise on his Lakers teammate, but it backfired for him.
Austin Reaves Could Land A 4-Year $99 Million Contract This Summer
Playing for the Los Angeles Lakers helps players in getting unparalleled recognition from the media. Austin Reaves has certainly enjoyed that privilege over the last few months.
So much so that now he is expected to land a huge 4-year $99 million contract this summer.
“I think Austin Reaves is worth the Gilbert Arenas max… About 4-year, $99M.”
Reaves finished the 2022-23 NBA season with 13.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, and 3.4 APG while shooting 52.9% from the field and 39.8% from downtown.
One may think Reaves’ numbers are certainly not worthy of landing a contract of around $100 million. But the primary reason behind those rumors is how Reaves played in the second half of the season when LeBron James was sidelined with an injury.
Reaves fulfilled the role of Anthony Davis’ sidekick and it helped the Purple and Gold in clinching a berth in the playoffs.
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