"The Rise of Austin Reaves: Lakers' Unseen Hero"

Logo By FACTINFO24 Jan 4, 24

[{"selector":"#anim-87c8d278-e669-41d8-80e5-4826855aead3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f68b679e-c365-47fb-b7b9-e8959fa8d6f3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 405.65307%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0f203919-855e-4d9b-ac40-9367000ad3be","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ff66a6e4-28cd-48ed-b3de-4ef34155a8ad","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 412.31592%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-91635700-f146-41f0-84fa-0eb55b129f68 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-44.240430597485805%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Reaves began his journey as a standout player at Oklahoma University, showcasing his talent Learn More College Standout Arrow Pic credited to unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-ea55223f-92c1-4e29-9eb3-2e926105e752","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6d0533ec-e3a2-42da-ab61-8b19ff95dada","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 412.89678%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-34bda170-ce49-4c34-ad20-eabb90913794","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0641806b-2b7a-45f0-977b-7e0a84d7c252","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 385.80990%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Despite going undrafted in 2021, his skills caught the Lakers' eye during summer league. Learn More Undrafted Gem Arrow Pic credited to unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-18f20620-2553-4ba6-a338-0a92d7280b67","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3c04a896-2259-4265-af9c-9ea813517a9b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 412.89678%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-92a4bca8-ee6b-4691-abb8-fe524f2c311b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2d5091eb-9b35-4c37-95d0-f52c2aaaa906","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 385.80990%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] His standout performances in preseason games secured him a two-way contract. Learn More Preseason Showcase Arrow Pic credited to unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-00f47400-fef4-403f-961a-83549ed85fb9","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e3696193-ec7c-4e3b-a50b-b375198f8908","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 412.89678%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9153ef86-da49-4497-abea-123cf629ab9b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9fd472dd-8b8b-4bee-946e-0cab08dd05ed","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 475.34712%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] His dynamic plays from the bench proved crucial in Lakers' game strategies. Learn More Rising Bench Impact Arrow Pic credited to unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-b12e5ab8-7784-4dc4-b0f8-eadb1c50f863","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5cd72e6f-c72d-4e4e-acba-f5c782f57052","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 412.89678%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-23013946-785a-4d0c-9eb4-b5647765ee62","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4fffd176-cd5f-44dc-bbda-b7ce43ba8ff0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 475.34712%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fddc437c-52cc-4bea-8011-9ce582642e4e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-45.67604757188049%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Reaves' consistent improvement in scoring and playmaking earned him pivotal minutes. Learn More Consistent Improvement Arrow Pic credited to unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-9fa6966c-264f-4379-93ff-9161208108b6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4bc4c9df-443a-4cae-9f50-b926d242624b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 624.92442%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bf966f23-62be-416b-b8b2-63805c5ce1a3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4587af4c-1acd-4255-9785-2234e73fea58","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 921.88486%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-247ca5c6-4624-4277-a68b-028c3d5349fd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-27.28027329963758%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Beyond offense, his defensive prowess became a highlight for the Lakers.a Learn More Defensive Asset Arrow Pic credited to unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-990b4b19-24a5-4fa9-9914-b839507a80e3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b08c2371-0a5d-474d-8d66-d996037c0359","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 412.89678%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-65ea6e8f-67e8-43ea-b79c-93cf67202d3f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c172ae51-a3e7-41f5-a222-2fa122375dd6","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 475.34712%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b6063e0a-13e1-47c5-a926-4cc82548e53e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Reaves' knack for clutch plays turned the tide in crucial moments for the team. Learn More Clutch Performer Arrow Pic credited to unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-d9c12648-5cdf-4650-a6e8-3854becf8d8b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a943d403-ac6c-4383-8b89-0aa9da1ba64e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 412.89678%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-738d8c95-a514-4c03-8ce4-98ce5aa036fa","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f06184ec-ba28-4256-98f7-f20f628606bb","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 921.88486%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-93e66e74-9478-4b4b-959c-d0845d993aec [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] His reliability earned him the trust of Lakers' coaching staff, leading to increased playing time. Learn More Coach's Trust Arrow Pic credited to unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-a3d465c2-d9ec-4de3-acc5-985bf37e46f1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d20cbac4-69f7-4f91-96d8-787de4f445f4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 412.89678%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7b1d21ea-e800-44bd-9a4a-6810c3da811e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-892a4aef-6d0e-4704-8cc0-14a4c1e21c33","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 921.88486%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1c75f9f5-ad3c-471f-b8fa-450f80069a31 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.90624987200394%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Reaves quickly became a fan favorite due to his resilience and work ethic on the court. Learn More Fan Favorite Arrow Pic credited to unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-0f105e23-fc1b-45ce-a84b-ecb35994a1e8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-60cc04f7-3e19-43f0-87da-0b253f8d6680","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 624.92442%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a0d1c60c-08be-45f8-8db4-e5483373f79d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6f601fb6-12fe-4172-b7ae-81bad40076e2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 475.34712%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4da752a1-be4e-4799-9779-4ce8af134e2c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-43.369584487362985%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] His presence on the court elevated the Lakers' overall gameplay. Learn More Impact on Team Dynamic Arrow Pic credited to unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-f751af2a-3edf-45f4-abc7-269afab392ab","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0c2e0d72-5bfa-469b-a285-7d64b1d5eabe","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 412.89678%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cdebc59c-3fe4-4e78-8b0d-6a609918eeaa","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a5dc8af5-7601-429a-b937-b8a77db5d4b5","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 475.34712%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Despite being relatively new, Reaves exhibited leadership qualities beyond his years. Learn More Leadership Qualitie Arrow Pic credited to unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-6ae5a1e0-4ec8-4a79-a91f-6d3d6b97ef79","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d15beb8f-b284-4bd1-b78e-e76920c9dcfb","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 412.89678%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e5017ed8-6f31-4e79-b2bd-d21273e50b17","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1f413195-badc-42a0-8208-0fbef370abcc","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 921.88486%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-db73a03b-bc44-409a-9869-74f8fb5daad1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] His ability to adapt to changing game scenarios was instrumental for the team's success. Learn More Adaptability Arrow Pic credited to unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-47165ae1-7a2a-45ea-89ba-b003b7052adc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-87b12508-0ead-4c60-a1ea-5caf8349299e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 624.92442%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-15b15730-8fd5-4f46-bf77-bcf053026433","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5cdfe145-646d-4805-bd7b-83ea1d1dd02e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 475.34712%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-332061ea-44d0-4432-9813-bf800d5cc28f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-29.562499875986042%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Reaves' performance showcased the potential for a stellar rookie season. Learn More Stellar Rookie Season Arrow Pic credited to unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-be19f2cc-29d6-48ad-84f3-7ab725939e28","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-54a1a282-133c-4e36-a1d9-c8f1872cb576","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 624.92442%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4b05fe2e-d1ba-41aa-88b1-572d999e4c95","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e9db5e8a-ac31-4b3d-b092-c0a638dccf4a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 475.34712%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8d21a0bd-0838-4804-a6ea-a13973c3616d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.161184114417%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Despite challenges, Reaves continues to evolve, promising a bright future. Learn More Continued Growth Arrow Pic credited to unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-0220c7a1-b0d8-4655-ba81-694fe71bf82e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3cc3245c-6930-4bc5-a92e-6c12ff66b02c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 412.89678%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-baa19596-2f24-41a6-a27e-d1d9535b8e9a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-591880c0-3222-4766-a105-b7eaa5b514e5","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 943.09685%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-792b247c-a70c-4cdb-b267-8fd79a093c6a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-41.60644527024978%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] His return to the starting lineup marks a pivotal moment for Lakers' strategy and resurgence. Learn More Team's Hope Arrow Pic credited to unsplash