Lakers News: Austin Reaves Dominates, Keeps Team USA Undefeated in Win Over Greece

Another big-time performance from Austin!

When Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves got the call to be a part of the Team USA roster for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, it was a dream come true for him.

Just two years ago, he went undrafted in the NBA, but his hard work has paid off. He also earned a brand-new four-year contract from the Lakers this summer.

Reaves has been showing out during his time with Team USA already, getting some praise from his teammates. But his play in the team's game earlier today against Greece may have been his best performance yet.

Austin Reaves in 17 minutes:

15 PTS
5 REB
6 AST
2 STL
4-7 FG

Led the team in points and assists. pic.twitter.com/9Lv3lDScTD

— StatMuse (@statmuse) August 28, 2023

He led the way for the Americans, dropping 15 points, five rebounds and six assists to help keep Team USA undefeated. Reaves led the team in points and assists in the game.

The Lakers guard seems to be thriving during international play, and that should bode well for the upcoming season as well. This is the time that he can get reps in, and he can learn from the other members of the roster.

The growth of Reaves has been impressive to watch play out. He plays with such confidence now, giving him an edge over defenders. It has only grown during his time with Team USA, and it’s showing in how he is playing.

AustHIM

🇺🇸 #USABMNT #WinForUSA pic.twitter.com/HQNizgskLJ

— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 28, 2023

If he can keep this level of production up when the season starts, the Lakers are going to be a very tough team to take down. He vaulted himself into the third-best player on the Los Angeles roster, and everyone is expecting big things from him this year.

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