Austin Reaves Offers Leadership Advice to New Lakers Teammates

Entering the first year of a four-year, $184 million contract, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is offering guidance to new teammates on navigating the immense expectations of playing for the storied franchise. Reaves, who joined the Lakers as an undrafted free agent in 2021, reflected on his journey and expressed excitement about forming a dynamite offensive backcourt alongside Luka Dončić as the team prepares to open the regular season against the Golden State Warriors.