The Los Angeles Lakers love that they have Austin Reaves on their team. He is the perfect third-scorer for the way the rest of the team is constructed. Reaves is someone who can get a bucket from almost anywhere on the court. He's turned into a true three-level scorer, which is perfect for a team with an aging LeBron James on it.

Austin Reaves is a great third option, but the way he's playing lately proves that he's a lot more than just that.

Austin Reaves has progressed all the way from cute, fun story to bonafide third star alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic. His continued upward trajectory has put the Los Angeles Lakers in a truly unique situation,