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Austin Reaves has big plans for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The young player, who has been in the league for two seasons, has his eyes set on the ultimate NBA prize.
Talking to Mirin Fader of The Ringer, Reaves shared a vision of his future.
“Twenty years from now, if I’m lucky enough to have kids, I could be like, ‘I won a championship with LeBron James…That’s all I really care about right now,’” Reaves said, according to Legion Hoops.
Austin Reaves:
“Twenty years from now, if I’m lucky enough to have kids, I could be like, I won a championship with LeBron James… That’s all I really care about right now.”
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— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) October 18, 2023
Reaves wants to win it all – and he wants to do it with his iconic friend and team leader.
When he first joined the Lakers a couple of seasons ago, most people would have laughed at the idea of the team claiming a championship.
They finished 11th in the Western Conference with a sickly 33-49 record.
That led to some big changes on the coaching staff and, eventually, the team roster.
Last season, they secured a 43-39 record, found some serious chemistry, and went all the way to the Western Conference Finals.
Winning a championship will still be tough for this group but the thought is no longer laughable.
Reaves should feel partly responsible for the transformation of the team.
He has ably adapted to his role as a starting player and has only gotten better during his two seasons.
He shined bright in the regular season but even brighter in the playoffs.
After a summer break featuring a run in the FIBA World Cup and a contract extension, Reaves is returning to the team ready to do even more.
He has gotten a taste of the playoffs and now wants even more.
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