The Los Angeles Lakers have been quite a star-studded team. The Lakers indeed have one of the best duos, featuring the likes of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. However, having two-star names in the NBA might not be enough these days. While the likes of James and Doncic suffered from injuries, the need for a third potential star was very much evident. And well, guess what? The Lakers might have actually found the missing link in their top 3. And it is none other than Austin Reaves.
Well, with so many stars getting injured, Reaves has provided the Lakers with some much-needed stability. Recent news has convinced the fans even more that Austin Reaves is the third-best player for the Lakers.
best 3rd option in the NBA pic.twitter.com/BAI4rFjOZG
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) March 21, 2025
In the last five games, Reaves has dropped 29 points on average. Not only that, but he has also assisted his teammates 7.2 times per game on average. Reaves also has 40% 3-point scoring with a 53% FG. And if this was not enough, the Lakers’ star is averaging a healthy 19.6 points this season. Thus, with the fans significantly impressed, they showered Reaves with praise.
Austin Reaves Gets Showered With Praises By Fans
As soon as the stat went viral, fans quickly flocked to the comment section.
One fan stated, “He is definitely above SGA. Top 5 player league already.”
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He is definitely above SGA. Top 5 player league already.
— Not Poor Just Pre-Rich (@TX_hodler) March 21, 2025
Another fan stated, “Without a doubt but man Dwhite up there.”
Without a doubt but man Dwhite up there too
— Katie ❤️ | Top 0.20%😈 | Free OF 😫 (@thaofficialkat) March 21, 2025
A third fan opined, “Austin Reaves is the best 3rd option in the NBA.”
Austin Reaves is the best 3rd option in the NBA
— soulhunter (@soulhunter305) March 21, 2025
This user said, “holy aura.”
holy aura
— Lakers Better (@LakersBetter) March 21, 2025
A fan stated that Reaves needs to be given more importance. The comment read, “We should make him 1st and build the team around him at this point AR 15 to the death..”
We should make him 1st and build the team around him at this point 💀
— Justin Cabs (@Capsizing__) March 21, 2025
AR 15 to the death ..
Lastly, a fan said, “Austin Reaves is a beast indeed.”
Austin Reaves is a beast indeed
— Prem Kulhari (@PremTheSeeker) March 21, 2025
Thus, it is evident that Austin Reaves has upped his game significantly. Now, it remains to be seen if he can keep up the momentum in the future.
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