Rui Hachimura Discovers Austin Reaves: The Lakers' Rising Star
The Los Angeles Lakers are experiencing a challenging start to their season, with a record of 3 wins and 2 losses, while their star LeBron James manages sciatica. Amid the uncertainty, Austin Reaves has emerged as a key player.
Rui Hachimura’s Discovery of Austin Reaves
Rui Hachimura, entering his third year with the Lakers after joining from the Washington Wizards in January 2023, recently recalled his first impressions of Austin Reaves. Initially unfamiliar with Reaves' potential, Hachimura shared a defining moment during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
"I honestly didn’t know about him before. He was injured at that time," Hachimura said. "Then he made a move on Giannis and scored a layup. I thought, ‘okay, he got it.’"
Since then, Reaves has consistently demonstrated his talent, becoming a significant contributor to the Lakers. He currently averages 34.2 points, 10 assists, and 5.6 rebounds per game, boasting a 60% shooting efficiency.
Author's summary: Austin Reaves has quickly risen as a Lakers key player after Rui Hachimura recognized his talent, shining through impressive stats despite the team's rocky start.
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