Austin Reaves is a skilled and versatile guard who has made a significant impact in the NBA despite going undrafted in 2021. Standing at just 6'5", Reaves excels as a secondary playmaker and floor spacer, fitting seamlessly alongside high-usage stars like LeBron James and Luka Doncic. At Oklahoma, he displayed elite shot creation and scoring instincts, averaging 18.3 points per game in his final college season. Since entering the NBA, Reaves has continued to develop, particularly in his efficiency—being able to grow alongside LeBron James.

He is averaging career highs across the board and is now deemed the best third option by many media talking heads.

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His ability to step up and perform when LeBron is out, is arguably what is most impressive about his game. He is not afraid to be a first option player when the time calls for it.

As a result of Reaves stellar play and Lakers contending, his market has skyrocketed over the last 3 months.