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In the midst of an exciting season for the Los Angeles Lakers, guard Austin Reaves has shared a heartfelt and candid message about his teammate and NBA superstar, LeBron James. This revelation comes as the Lakers prepare for the playoffs, having secured the third seed in the Western Conference.
Reaves, who has emerged as a key player for the Lakers this season, admitted in a postgame press conference that he was not initially a fan of LeBron James. Growing up, Reaves was a die-hard Kobe Bryant fan, which naturally led to him not having a favorable view of James. However, since becoming teammates, Reaves' perspective has dramatically changed.
"I wasn't a huge LeBron fan, I was a Kobe fan, so automatically I didn't love him," Reaves explained. Despite his initial feelings, Reaves always respected James' game and has since developed a deep appreciation for him. "But obviously always respected his game and then just being around him every single day, the joy he brings to the team. He’s never in a bad mood," Reaves said.
Reaves highlighted how James has been instrumental in his growth as a player. From the time Reaves was on a two-way contract to his current status as a crucial part of the Lakers' lineup, James has treated him with the same respect and support. "For him to welcome me when I was on a two-way contract to where I am today and treat me the same. I owe him a lot for what he’s helped me accomplish," Reaves acknowledged.
This season has been a breakout campaign for Reaves, who is now the Lakers' third-leading scorer, averaging 20.2 points per game, along with 4.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists. His performance, combined with the contributions of LeBron James and Luka Doncic, has positioned the Lakers as strong contenders for the NBA championship.
LeBron James himself has been dealing with a groin injury, which has raised some concerns as the playoffs approach. During the Lakers' 140-109 win over the Houston Rockets, James was seen adjusting his seating position on the bench, sparking worries about his injury. However, head coach JJ Redick reassured that James was "fine" and the decision to limit his minutes was purely precautionary[3][5].
Despite these minor setbacks, the Lakers are confident in their ability to make a deep playoff run. With James' leadership, Doncic's stellar performance, and Reaves' consistent contributions, the team is poised to face the challenges ahead. As Reaves put it, "I feel like we could win a championship, to be honest with you," reflecting the team's optimism and readiness for the postseason[2][5].
As the Lakers prepare for their final regular-season game against the Portland Trail Blazers, with several key players, including James, Doncic, and Reaves, set to rest, the focus is on maintaining health and momentum heading into the playoffs. With their strong team chemistry and high-level performances, the Lakers are indeed looking like a formidable force in the Western Conference.
Reaves, who has emerged as a key player for the Lakers this season, admitted in a postgame press conference that he was not initially a fan of LeBron James. Growing up, Reaves was a die-hard Kobe Bryant fan, which naturally led to him not having a favorable view of James. However, since becoming teammates, Reaves' perspective has dramatically changed.
"I wasn't a huge LeBron fan, I was a Kobe fan, so automatically I didn't love him," Reaves explained. Despite his initial feelings, Reaves always respected James' game and has since developed a deep appreciation for him. "But obviously always respected his game and then just being around him every single day, the joy he brings to the team. He’s never in a bad mood," Reaves said.
Reaves highlighted how James has been instrumental in his growth as a player. From the time Reaves was on a two-way contract to his current status as a crucial part of the Lakers' lineup, James has treated him with the same respect and support. "For him to welcome me when I was on a two-way contract to where I am today and treat me the same. I owe him a lot for what he’s helped me accomplish," Reaves acknowledged.
This season has been a breakout campaign for Reaves, who is now the Lakers' third-leading scorer, averaging 20.2 points per game, along with 4.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists. His performance, combined with the contributions of LeBron James and Luka Doncic, has positioned the Lakers as strong contenders for the NBA championship.
LeBron James himself has been dealing with a groin injury, which has raised some concerns as the playoffs approach. During the Lakers' 140-109 win over the Houston Rockets, James was seen adjusting his seating position on the bench, sparking worries about his injury. However, head coach JJ Redick reassured that James was "fine" and the decision to limit his minutes was purely precautionary[3][5].
Despite these minor setbacks, the Lakers are confident in their ability to make a deep playoff run. With James' leadership, Doncic's stellar performance, and Reaves' consistent contributions, the team is poised to face the challenges ahead. As Reaves put it, "I feel like we could win a championship, to be honest with you," reflecting the team's optimism and readiness for the postseason[2][5].
As the Lakers prepare for their final regular-season game against the Portland Trail Blazers, with several key players, including James, Doncic, and Reaves, set to rest, the focus is on maintaining health and momentum heading into the playoffs. With their strong team chemistry and high-level performances, the Lakers are indeed looking like a formidable force in the Western Conference.
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By Quiet. PleaseIn the midst of an exciting season for the Los Angeles Lakers, guard Austin Reaves has shared a heartfelt and candid message about his teammate and NBA superstar, LeBron James. This revelation comes as the Lakers prepare for the playoffs, having secured the third seed in the Western Conference.
Reaves, who has emerged as a key player for the Lakers this season, admitted in a postgame press conference that he was not initially a fan of LeBron James. Growing up, Reaves was a die-hard Kobe Bryant fan, which naturally led to him not having a favorable view of James. However, since becoming teammates, Reaves' perspective has dramatically changed.
"I wasn't a huge LeBron fan, I was a Kobe fan, so automatically I didn't love him," Reaves explained. Despite his initial feelings, Reaves always respected James' game and has since developed a deep appreciation for him. "But obviously always respected his game and then just being around him every single day, the joy he brings to the team. He’s never in a bad mood," Reaves said.
Reaves highlighted how James has been instrumental in his growth as a player. From the time Reaves was on a two-way contract to his current status as a crucial part of the Lakers' lineup, James has treated him with the same respect and support. "For him to welcome me when I was on a two-way contract to where I am today and treat me the same. I owe him a lot for what he’s helped me accomplish," Reaves acknowledged.
This season has been a breakout campaign for Reaves, who is now the Lakers' third-leading scorer, averaging 20.2 points per game, along with 4.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists. His performance, combined with the contributions of LeBron James and Luka Doncic, has positioned the Lakers as strong contenders for the NBA championship.
LeBron James himself has been dealing with a groin injury, which has raised some concerns as the playoffs approach. During the Lakers' 140-109 win over the Houston Rockets, James was seen adjusting his seating position on the bench, sparking worries about his injury. However, head coach JJ Redick reassured that James was "fine" and the decision to limit his minutes was purely precautionary[3][5].
Despite these minor setbacks, the Lakers are confident in their ability to make a deep playoff run. With James' leadership, Doncic's stellar performance, and Reaves' consistent contributions, the team is poised to face the challenges ahead. As Reaves put it, "I feel like we could win a championship, to be honest with you," reflecting the team's optimism and readiness for the postseason[2][5].
As the Lakers prepare for their final regular-season game against the Portland Trail Blazers, with several key players, including James, Doncic, and Reaves, set to rest, the focus is on maintaining health and momentum heading into the playoffs. With their strong team chemistry and high-level performances, the Lakers are indeed looking like a formidable force in the Western Conference.
Reaves, who has emerged as a key player for the Lakers this season, admitted in a postgame press conference that he was not initially a fan of LeBron James. Growing up, Reaves was a die-hard Kobe Bryant fan, which naturally led to him not having a favorable view of James. However, since becoming teammates, Reaves' perspective has dramatically changed.
"I wasn't a huge LeBron fan, I was a Kobe fan, so automatically I didn't love him," Reaves explained. Despite his initial feelings, Reaves always respected James' game and has since developed a deep appreciation for him. "But obviously always respected his game and then just being around him every single day, the joy he brings to the team. He’s never in a bad mood," Reaves said.
Reaves highlighted how James has been instrumental in his growth as a player. From the time Reaves was on a two-way contract to his current status as a crucial part of the Lakers' lineup, James has treated him with the same respect and support. "For him to welcome me when I was on a two-way contract to where I am today and treat me the same. I owe him a lot for what he’s helped me accomplish," Reaves acknowledged.
This season has been a breakout campaign for Reaves, who is now the Lakers' third-leading scorer, averaging 20.2 points per game, along with 4.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists. His performance, combined with the contributions of LeBron James and Luka Doncic, has positioned the Lakers as strong contenders for the NBA championship.
LeBron James himself has been dealing with a groin injury, which has raised some concerns as the playoffs approach. During the Lakers' 140-109 win over the Houston Rockets, James was seen adjusting his seating position on the bench, sparking worries about his injury. However, head coach JJ Redick reassured that James was "fine" and the decision to limit his minutes was purely precautionary[3][5].
Despite these minor setbacks, the Lakers are confident in their ability to make a deep playoff run. With James' leadership, Doncic's stellar performance, and Reaves' consistent contributions, the team is poised to face the challenges ahead. As Reaves put it, "I feel like we could win a championship, to be honest with you," reflecting the team's optimism and readiness for the postseason[2][5].
As the Lakers prepare for their final regular-season game against the Portland Trail Blazers, with several key players, including James, Doncic, and Reaves, set to rest, the focus is on maintaining health and momentum heading into the playoffs. With their strong team chemistry and high-level performances, the Lakers are indeed looking like a formidable force in the Western Conference.