Everything about Austin Reaves’ journey to the NBA and his current role with the Lakers has been extraordinary. However, that the undrafted rookie is making not just an impact on the Lakers, but a winning impact on a team that hopes to be a contender may be most improbable of it all.
Because although a number of other things factor into it, the Lakers actually have a remarkably good record this season when Reaves plays. After Sunday’s victory over Minnesota, the team is now 14-5 on the season on nights Reaves takes to the court.