Before Austin Reaves emerged as a core player on the Los Angeles Lakers, he was an undrafted free from rural Arkansas. He was overlooked in the draft by scouts who thought he wasn't athletic or big enough,

The Los Angeles Lakers ended their losing streak with a win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Austin Reaves delivered a dominant performance, leading the offense. After the game, he addressed LeBron James' critics,

LeBron James wasn’t happy about Austin Reaves' ejection, which contributed to the Lakers' 100-97 loss to the Hornets.