Austin Reaves' Behind-The-Back Pass To LeBron James Went Viral In Lakers-Magic Game

Austin Reaves made an excellent pass during Monday's game.

Feb 20, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) high fives forward LeBron James (23) during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

UPDATE: The Lakers lost by a score of 118-106.

On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Orlando Magic (in Florida).

During the first half, Austin Reaves made an excellent pass to LeBron James that got a lot of views on social media.

Via The NBA: "AUSTIN REAVES BEHIND-THE-BACK TO LEBRON!!!

LeBron finishes with the reserve for an easy"

AUSTIN REAVES BEHIND-THE-BACK TO LEBRON!!!

LeBron finishes with the reserve for an easy 2⃣. pic.twitter.com/wDu5vc4HoS

— NBA (@NBA) March 24, 2025

Reaves had eight points, three rebounds and three assists while shooting 3/6 from the field and 1/3 from the three-point range in his first 12 minutes of playing time.

Many people reacted to the highlight on X.

@amyknowsball: "Austin Reaves is becoming one of the best playmakers in the NBA

He consistently makes passes/plays that only the Lukas, Jokics, LeBrons can make"

@big_business_: "Austin Reaves is so good at the game of basketball"

@Tammy_UTD: "His playmaking leap has been insane"

Mar 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) looks to pass against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images / Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Reaves came into the night with averages of 19.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 45.1% from the field and 36.5% from the three-point range in 62 games.

The former Oklaohma star is in his fourth NBA season (all with the Lakers).

Via StatMamba: "On pace to have the highest scoring season by an undrafted Lakers player since 1953."

Austin Reaves this season:

19.6 PPG
4.5 RPG
6.0 APG
2.6 3PM
60.0% TS

On pace to have the highest scoring season by an undrafted Lakers player since 1953. pic.twitter.com/hYZXrcPuCG

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) March 20, 2025

The Lakers are the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 43-27 record in 70 games.

They are 4-6 over their last ten (and have lost two in a row).

Following the Magic, the Lakers will visit Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday evening in Indianapolis.