Revelation of the season at the Lakers, Austin Reaves likes in the City of Angels and he hopes that the franchise and himself will find an agreement for an extension at the end of the season.
A real darling of Angelinos fans, Austin Reaves is attracting a lot of spotlight this season in LA, in the shadow of the LeBron James – Anthony Davis duo. Let’s throw out some numbers: 13 points on average, 52% in shooting including 39% from afar, an X-factor role every night for the Purple and Gold. In short, Austin Reaves gets off on his second pro season and he will soon be able to enjoy the amount in his bank account as well.
Free Agent Restricted to Next Free Agency, the player can do well if multiple teams raise the stakes. According to some estimates, the boy could sign a deal of 50 million over 4 years. But will this precious contract be signed with the Lakers or another team? A guest of Shams Charania today, Reaves opened up about the upcoming Free Agency, with a very clear message about its future.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves sits down with @Stadium: “I want to be a Laker, so hopefully we can get this done and I can stay there for hopefully my whole career.” On upcoming free agency, a special 2021 training camp moment, surprising his opponents, much more: pic.twitter.com/sa83nlnatT
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 10, 2023
“Yes, I want to be a Laker. They were the first to give me my chance. I was a big Lakers fan growing up, a big Kobe fan.
Honestly just being able to play for the Lakers organization is special and I want to be a Laker. I hope we will get there and that I can stay there all my career”.
At least it’s clear, crisp and clear. Afterwards, we know that this kind of declas can happen one day and a departure can happen shortly after. At least Austin is saying what’s on his mind and the ball is now in the leaders’ court. If an agreement seems the best option for both parties, it should be noted that the Purple and Gold have their hands on the file since they can match all the external offers.
LA now seems to have forgotten the idea of signing a third star, one can imagine that the leaders will make this extension one of their summer priorities. All that remains is to find the paper, decide on the tarot and put a small autograph on it.
Source texte : Shams Charania / The Athletic
