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What Austin Reaves said about LeBron James after Lakers' playoff exit
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Austin Reaves praised LeBron James after the Lakers' playoff exit, highlighting their friendship and mentorship. Reaves finished Game 4 with a team-high 27 points in the loss to the Thunder.
Key points
- Austin Reaves praised LeBron James after playoff exit
- Reaves scored 27 points in Game 4
- Lakers lost to Thunder, eliminated from playoffs
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The questions about LeBron James' future dominated the postgame space after Monday's elimination loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Lakers guard Austin Reaves had something different to say. The guard finished Game 4 with a team-high 27 points as the Lakers fell 115-110 to close out a four-game sweep. After everything had been said about the result, Reaves spoke about the man who helped shape his career.
"My rookie year, I had no idea what the heck was going on," Reaves told reporters. "He took me under his wing and has given me every opportunity that I could ever ask for. He trusted me. We've built a real friendship. He's taught me a lot. I owe him a lot for my career."
Nobody knows yet whether James will continue playing. He has entered free agency with his two-year, $101.35 million contract expired and no public commitment to a 24th NBA season.
The Reaves-LeBron dynamic and why it matters beyond sentiment
Q&A
What did Austin Reaves say about LeBron James after the Lakers' playoff loss?
Austin Reaves expressed gratitude towards LeBron James for mentoring him and shaping his career, emphasizing their friendship.
How many points did Austin Reaves score in Game 4 against the Thunder?
Austin Reaves scored a team-high 27 points in Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What was the outcome of the Lakers' playoff series against the Thunder?
The Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs after losing Game 4 to the Thunder, resulting in a four-game sweep.
