Steve Kerr heaped praise on Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves as he prepares to compete for Team USA at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Reaves burst onto the scene as he registered a string of impressive performances for the Lakers, acting as one of their key figures during a surprise run to the Western Conference Finals before falling to the Denver Nuggets. Along with his chemistry with LeBron James, Reaves’ ability to draw fouls and run the offense helped turn the Lakers into contenders down the stretch.
Last season, Reaves averaged 13.0 points per game along with 3.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists on 39.4 percent from three-point range. He stepped up in the playoffs when the lights shone brightest, putting up 16.9 points, 4.6 assists and 4.4 rebounds over 16 games.
