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The Athletic NBA Daily

NBA Lens on the FIBA World Cup

Sep 12, 2023
Jovan Buha and Jon Krawczynski join the show to discuss Team USA's performance in the FIBA World Cup, the future of American basketball, Austin Reaves' potential role with the Lakers, and the upcoming season's expectations and challenges.
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Quick takeaways

  • Austin Reeves proved his worth as a reliable scoring option for Team USA, showcasing his offensive skills with shooting splits of 56%, 50%, and 94%.
  • The Lakers' starting lineup is highly regarded as one of the best in the league, increasing their chances of a successful season, but they still need to acquire a defensive-minded big man to address concerns in interior defense and rebounding.

Deep dives

Austin Reeves performs well offensively in team USA

Austin Reeves had a positive experience playing for Team USA, despite some defensive struggles. Many questioned his inclusion in the team, but he proved his worth by being the second leading scorer behind Anthony Edwards and showcasing his offensive skills with shooting splits of 56%, 50%, and 94%. Reeves demonstrated that he can be a high-level role player and a reliable scoring option, particularly when LeBron James and Anthony Davis are off the court. His offensive contributions make him a valuable asset to the Lakers and a potential rising star in the league.

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