Which country does Austin Reaves play for?

Last Modified Oct 23, 2023 15:20 GMT
Austin Reaves
Austin Reaves taking a deep-three jump shot against the Memphis Grizzlies. (Image Courtesy of Austin Reaves Instagram page)

The young combo guard was the third-best player for the Los Angeles Lakers, behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis last season. By showing his versatile gameplay the guard has made the starting position his, and acts as a floor-general for the team. In the 2022-23 season, he scored 13.0 ppg and aided the Lakers to reach the 2023 playoffs, but the team’s journey came to an end as they lost against the eventual NBA Champions, the Denver Nuggets. His stellar play has earned him a contract extension with the team and he is now in a position to play the next four seasons in LA.

After the offers from the many teams, Reaves himself wanted to be with the Lakers. He has been a Lakers fan since childhood and has grown up supporting and cheering for the Lakers. It feels like home to him. Austin Reaves agreed to return to his dream team LA Lakers for the next four years for $56 million. He will be excited to expand his professional game exposure while playing with stars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Coach Steve Kerr had also picked the Lakers’ guard for the recently concluded FIBA Basketball World Cup. This was his first international tournament and debut in the World Cup.

Austin Reaves is part of USA National Basketball Team

Austin Reaves is an American player who plays as a shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was born and brought up in Arkansas, USA, and is an alumnus of Wichita State and Oklahoma who went undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft.

Steve Kerr said. “It was an easy decision for me to pick Austin Reaves. In such a big competition like FIBA, you always look for a versatile player who can guard at multiple positions, put the desired shot whenever required, and who is a team player.”

FAQs

A. Austin Reaves went undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft. He later joined the Los Angeles Lakers and will now play in his third season for the team.

A. After rejecting the other team's offer, Austin Reaves returned to the Los Angeles Lakers in a four-year contract for $56 million.

A. Austin Reaves wears the 15-number jersey for Los Angeles Lakers.

A. Austin Reaves is listed at 6 '5'’ or 1.96m and weighs about 197 lb or 89 kg. 

A. No, Austin Reaves has not appeared in the lower division league. He was under a guaranteed two-way contract for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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