Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has steadily improved each year he’s been in the NBA, but he appears to be making another leap during the 2024-25 season.
After the Lakers traded away D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets, head coach JJ Redick elevated Reaves as the team’s new full-time point guard. Reaves grew up playing point guard and did so in college before being asked to score more to help his teams.
Now, Reaves has a chance to return to his roots and contribute as a playmaker for Los Angeles. So far, the results have been positive, as the Lakers’ offense has shown signs of improvement, and Reaves has looked confident and comfortable in his new role.