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From Arkansas to L.A.’s Spotlight: Austin Reaves Takes the Helm of the New Lakers

By Ethan Michael Carter

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October 24, 2026

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From sharing rides in a beat-up Cadillac to playing through a dislocated shoulder in high school, Austin Reaves' path to NBA stardom is built on selfless grit. Now the longest-tenured Laker, he's ready to lead the new-look team by example.