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Austin Reaves Says He Feels Great Entering All-Star Break as Lakers Guard Extends Breakout Season

His rise from undrafted rookie to key scorer is spotlighted by a SLAM cover story.

Overview

  • Reaves said he feels great physically after Thursday’s win over Dallas, noting tired legs as he rebuilds game shape following a calf strain.
  • He returned on Feb. 3 against Brooklyn and has been on a minutes plan, staying under 30 minutes in his first five games back.
  • The guard’s best outing since returning was a 35-point, 12-of-17 shooting performance in a comeback win over Philadelphia.
  • For the season he is averaging about 25.7 points and six assists, solidifying himself as a central option in Los Angeles’ offense.
  • Reaves graces SLAM Magazine’s cover, discussing choosing to go undrafted to join the Lakers, mentorship from Rajon Rondo and LeBron James, and a championship-first mindset ahead of an expected summer opt-out with a projected major payday.