Austin Reaves’ career has been defined by him stepping up to the challenge.

His path from undrafted rookie to Lakers superstar has been a steady upward climb, something not always common in the NBA. Each season, he’s been asked to take on a bigger role and each season, he’s answered the bell.

However, the latest leap he’s made might be his most impressive. After establishing himself as, at the very least, an elite role player last season, Reaves has immediately elevated himself to superstar status in the opening weeks of this season.

With both Luka Dončić and LeBron James sidelined by injuries, Austin has once again been asked to do more and, once again, has stepped up. Over the first two weeks of the season, Reaves has pieced together incredible performances that have featured a career

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