Los Angeles Lakers rookie Austin Reaves’ rookie season blew most people’s expectations out of the water, and he’s now taking part in his first offseason as a professional.
The first few off-seasons are especially critical for players because nothing exposes deficits like playing in the NBA, and the summer is the key time to take stock of those issues, assess them, and work them out. Additionally, the first offseason sets the stage for creating a development plan over the next few years, whether it’s developing new skills or mentally or physically (no one said player development was easy!