The Los Angeles Lakers are looking at a very complicated season.
In the meantime, it only makes sense that their players blow off some steam as they get ready for the campaign.
That’s just what Austin Reaves is doing.
Recently, some pics of himself and his girlfriend spending some time on the beach went viral (via LakeShowYo).
Reaves is coming off a somewhat disappointing season.
He was expected to take a big leap as the Lakers’ third star behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but that wasn’t always the case.
Reaves showcased plenty of potential two seasons ago and got himself a big payday.
Now, with JJ Redick taking the reins of the team, he’s expected to embrace a bigger role on offense, and perhaps with Redick’s tutelage he could take his three-point shooting to a whole new level.
Reaves is a very intelligent player with a strong feel for the game.
He’s got some sound basketball IQ and playmaking skills, and if he gives them 20 to 25 points per game next season, maybe they could be onto something special.
The Lakers, however, are a big question mark entering this season.
JJ Redick has never coached at any level, and Rob Pelinka failed to secure any target in free agency or trade for any player.
This roster isn’t constructed to win an NBA championship by any means.
But even if that’s not the case, it seems like the young shooting guard has already won in life.