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Austin Reaves

LeBron James says he’s ‘not surprised’ by Austin Reaves: “Been telling y’all he can ball”

LeBron James hugs Austin Reaves
Nov 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) is embraced by forward LeBron James (23) in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, led by Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. It’s no surprise that Doncic scored 35, but Reaves’ 38 points, along with his play throughout the season, have caught most people off guard.

Related: Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic ruin Anthony Davis’ return to LA

There is one person who isn’t surprised at all at Reaves’ level of play and that’s LeBron James.

“I told y’all how long ago that AR can f***ing play ball. When was he a rookie? Yeah, I’ve been telling y’all he can ball. It’s nothing. He’s great.”

LeBron has been finding his role since returning from injury. In four games, he’s averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game, while shooting 49.1%.

The Lakers are currently second in the Western Conference with a record of 14-4, and they have won six consecutive games. They are a real threat to win the NBA title.

About the Author Published Nov 29, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1

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