The 2021 undrafted player joined the Los Angeles Lakers via a two-way contract and over the seasons, he has made a key position for him in the team. Due to Reaves' consistent scoring in the 2023 playoffs, the Lakers advanced to the Finals of the Western Conference.
In the 2022-23 season, Reaves averaged 13.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.4 assists with an average playing time of 28.8 minutes.
The impressive part of his gameplay is his ability to rotate the ball all along the court and his excellent shooting accuracy inside the paint.
Moreover, Reaves is privileged as he got the chance to play with the All-time basketball stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis in the early part of his career. This will help him to get a better understanding of the game and advance his basketball skills.
Recently, Reaves signed a four-year maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $56 million. The contract will run until the 2026-2027 season with a player option in the last year. The LA Lakers management has offered it all to keep him on the team.
What is Austin Reaves age?
Austin Reaves is 25 years old as of October 2023. On May 29, 1998, the American player was born in Newark, USA to his mother, Nicole Wilkett, and father, Brian Reaves. Both his parents share a basketball background and have played at the high school and college levels.
This year, Reaves completed his 24 years and with the start of 25, he got a new contract with the LA Lakers. The same team he has been a fan since his childhood. As the Lakers point guard looks to begin the new season with a strong start, he will be looking to improve his overall stats this year to enhance the trust placed in him by the organization.
What is Austin Reaves height and weight?
The LA Lakers shooting guard is listed at 6 feet 5 inches or 1.96m tall and weighs 197 lb or 89 kg. Additionally, his 6 feet 8 inches wingspan helps him to boost his offensive as well as defensive prowess.
FAQs
A. Austin Reaves went undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft. However, later signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
A. The LA Lakers guard averaged 13.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.4 assists with an average playing time of 28 minutes.
A. Austin Reaves is dating Jenna Barber. She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas.
A. The free agent signed a four-year maximum contract extension with the LA Lakers worth $56 million.
