There is now a legitimate debate about whether Lakers guard Austin Reaves is the best third option in the NBA.

A former NBA star recently named Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura the best third- and fourth-string options in the league.

While they take time to figure that out, guard Austin Reaves has been one of their best players. He averages 19.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game. At times, Reaves has been the Lakers' best player,

Austin Reaves believes the Los Angeles Lakers' veteran superstar has nothing left to prove in the NBA, despite what his critics say

The Los Angeles Lakers ended their losing streak with a win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Austin Reaves delivered a dominant performance, leading the offense. After the game, he addressed LeBron James' critics,

LeBron James wasn’t happy about Austin Reaves' ejection, which contributed to the Lakers' 100-97 loss to the Hornets.