Austin Reaves has expressed his enthusiasm about playing alongside Luka Dončić since the latter’s arrival to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025. Reaves praised Dončić’s exceptional skills, stating, “He’s one of the best players in the world, if not the best player. So, to have him on your team is much better than playing against him.”
In their debut game together against the Utah Jazz, Reaves contributed 22 points and nine rebounds, while Dončić added 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists in limited minutes as he recovered from a calf injury. Reaves also highlighted the potential of the Lakers’ offense with both Dončić and LeBron James, noting that their unselfish playstyles could lead to a dynamic and effective system.
Their partnership has already yielded impressive results, including a 125-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, where Reaves scored 30 points and Dončić contributed 21 points, 14 assists, and nine rebounds. Overall, Reaves is optimistic about the Lakers’ prospects with Dončić on the team, anticipating that their collaboration will lead to significant succ
ess.