The Origin Story
Austin Reaves is a Los Angeles Lakers guard and an enthusiastic golfer.
From Newark to the Lakers
Raised in Newark, Arkansas, Reaves played college basketball at Wichita State and Oklahoma, went undrafted in 2021, and signed with the Lakers, where he quickly became a fan favorite. He represented Team USA at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, and in 2026 he agreed to a four-year max contract with the Lakers.