Despite his recent slump, Lakers star Austin Reaves still has the unwavering support of former teammate D ‘Angelo Russell. Russell believes Reaves has always been underrated and that playing alongside Doncic or LeBron James won’t prevent him from succeeding.
Reaves in the return from injury, the performance is not satisfactory. In his last game against the Nets, he made just 3 of 14 shots and was extremely inefficient. It didn’t change Russell’s opinion of him, however. Russell said Reaves was a lethal player who had been underrated. He doesn’t think playing alongside superstars like James or Doncic will overshadow Reaves’ excellence or prevent him from succeeding.
Reaves has been impressive this season. Although his role has undergone many adjustments, he has always been able to adapt to any environment and partner with any type of player. Before the injury, he was having a career run, averaging nearly 19 points per game, a career high. His adaptability and outstanding performance have also won wide praise from fans and the media.
Recently, however, Reaves has taken a dip. In the three games since his return, he has averaged just 13.7 points per game and is well below his season average in field goal percentage and 3-point percentage. This could have something to do with the way injuries have affected him, or it could have something to do with his changing role in the team. However, as fans and media, we should give him more encouragement and support and believe that he can find his form as soon as possible.
The Lakers have a tough schedule ahead. The team needs Reaves to find his form and contribute to the team’s success. After the last game, Reaves blamed himself for not playing well and said he would use the two days off to recover. We hope he can adjust his condition as soon as possible and be fully prepared for the next games.
All in all, Reaves is a young player with great potential, and his performance has been closely watched. We believe that with the support of the fans and media, he will be able to overcome the current difficulties and continue to contribute to the Lakers’ outstanding performance. At the same time, we also expect Russell and other former teammates to continue to cheer on Reaves in future games, and work together for the success of the team.
