Reeves has completed his first national team appearance.
Austin Reeves of the LA Lakers had an interview with ‘spin,ph’ on the 12th (Korean time). Reeves expressed his thoughts on completing the 2023 FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup.
Reeves made a name for himself in the playoffs last season by averaging 16.9 points and shooting 44.3% from 3-point range in a Lakers uniform. As a result, Reeves enjoyed the honor of being selected to the national team for the first time in his career.
Reeves also showed his presence in the World Cup by playing in 8 games, averaging 13.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 steals with a field goal percentage of 57%. However, the United States, which was considered a favorite to win, ended up in fourth place, leaving a mark of disappointment.
Reeves said, “I think I was able to learn a lot from good players and coaching staff. I feel like I competed at a high level. There are definitely areas I need to work on. I need to improve my condition and prepare for the next NBA season.” reported.
The Lakers signed Reeves to a four-year, $56 million contract extension this summer. In addition, the Lakers have completed preparations to challenge for the championship next season by recruiting a number of players. A notable achievement is the recruitment of Christian Wood.메이저놀이터
Wood is a big man with solid offensive ability. However, his passive defense and being a troublemaker held him back.
Reeves said: “Christian Wood brings versatility to our team. We are excited to be playing with him. Wood has undoubted talent as he has shown over the past few years.
The Lakers showed off their potential by advancing to the Western Conference Finals as the 7th seed last season. Reeves is now looking higher.
Reeves said, “The team has an opportunity. We retained the core players who played in the Western Conference Finals and brought in new players. I hope we can play 82 games together with energy next season. After building chemistry, we can advance to the playoffs and have a good team.” “I hope I get good results,” he said, strengthening his resolve.