Austin Reaves Sparks Fan Backlash With Victor Wembanyama Praise

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves sparked heavy backlash from franchise fans after naming San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama when asked which player deserves their flowers in an official NBA video. The praise for a Western Conference rival drew strong criticism. In separate preseason coverage, Reaves expressed full trust in teammate Sandro Mamukelashvili's point-forward capabilities, commending his versatility following a matchup against the Golden State Warriors.