Austin Reaves Breaks Silence With 3-Word Message After Re-Signing With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers found a true gem in Austin Reaves and re-signing him makes perfect sense at this point. He had a spectacular season with the Lakers and it seems like he has found his home in the NBA.

NBA teams showed great interest in Reaves, but the Lakers front office was ready to match whatever offer the young talent receives. General Manager Rob Pelinka would never let one of his key players go that easily.

Reaves signed a four-year deal worth $56 million. It was quite a deal for the young player and he sure appreciates this opportunity. The 25-year-old shared a highlight video of his best performances this past season. The caption? It says it all.

“Laker for life,” Reaves wrote in the caption.

Lakers considered re-signing Reaves after his great season

In 2022-23, Reaves averaged 13.0 points, 3.4 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game while shooting 52.9 percent from the field and 39.8 percent from deep.

“Austin in particular had an incredible year. I think he defines really what’s at the heart of playing for the Lakers,” Pelinka said in May. “He’s a selfless team-first guy, he lives in the gym, he loves the big moment, he’s been able to meet the big moment. I think he’s a guy that regardless of what his deal is, I don’t think it’s going to change him as a person and we’ll hang our hat on guys like that. That compete love the game, love their teammates. I think we’re proud to have him as part of this franchise.”

Reaves delivered a monster performance with the Lakers and he was a key player in the postseason as well. He could’ve earned a lot of money, but sticking with the Lakers was a top priority. Reaves won’t go anywhere at this point.

“I would love to be here my whole career,” Reaves told ESPN in April. “Just the way that the fans treat me, the love they have for me, as an undrafted player, it’s kind of like they raised me type of vibe. … It feels like it’s meant to be. It feels like this all happened for a reason and this is where I should be.”