Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been doing well with Team USA as it prepares for the start of the FIBA World Cup just days from now.
The team went 5-0 in its exhibition games, and Reaves turned in some nice performances. It will face New Zealand in group play on Aug. 26.
The undrafted Arkansas native has made a nice impression on his Team USA teammates. In fact, he hinted he may be trying to recruit at least one of them to eventually join him in Los Angeles.
Via The Athletic:
“Reaves has even played into the idea of being a lead recruiter for the Lakers, following a long line of Team USA being the soil for seeding super teams — most famously in 2008 when (LeBron) James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh formed a bond that led them to team up in Miami in 2010,” wrote Jovan Buha.
“‘I can’t speak on that,’ Reaves said, laughing. ‘But I like some of the guys we’re playing with. So … yeah.'”
While there isn’t a James or Wade on this edition of Team USA, there are a few men who could help the Lakers transition into life after James.