When Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick accepted the job, he singled out Austin Reaves as one of the players he was looking forward to working with.
Thus far, Reaves has responded well to Redick as the team’s new head coach though he did have a rough road trip defensively.
Reaves was consistently getting targeted and seemed to allow opposing players to get whatever they wanted, but he looked much better in the wins against the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. Redick noted Reaves’ showings and praised him for turning things around.
“His level of compete on the defensive end has been better for both games,” Redick said.