So far this season, it is clear that the Los Angeles Lakers have finally given Austin Reaves a set of main keys. Buried inside that excitement is a familiar warning.
JJ Redick is empowering Reaves the same way Jason Kidd once empowered Jalen Brunson while he was a member of the Dallas Mavericks, and Luka Doncic knows exactly how that story ends: the second star grows, blossoms… and sadly eventually leaves.
Jalen Brunson blueprint is playing out again and Lakers must pay attention
Redick has not been shy about what he expects from Reaves.