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Lakers Nation > Blog > Featured > Lakers News: Agent Believes JJ Redick Will Unlock ‘Different Part’ Of Austin Reaves’ Game
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Lakers News: Agent Believes JJ Redick Will Unlock ‘Different Part’ Of Austin Reaves’ Game

Corey Hansford
Published: 06/21/2024
4 Min Read
Austin Reaves, Lakers
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New Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has one of the best duos in the NBA to work with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. But just as important is how Redick will utilize the team’s role players and chief among them is Austin Reaves.

A lot was expected of Reaves coming into last season, and while he certainly had the best year of his career, he didn’t make the leap that some thought was coming. But one thing that’s for certain is that Reaves is going to put in the work to be even better next year, and the Lakers’ new coach could go a long way toward getting even more out of him.

Reaves’ agent Aaron Reilly definitely believes that will be the case as he took to social media to speak his belief that Redick will help unlock a different part of Reaves’ game that the world has yet to see:

This coach is about to show a different part of Austin’s game none have you seen. Kept receipts on all that third superstar bullshit.

Great hire for LA – going to be a big year next season https://t.co/vJkZBuXWCL

— Aaron Reilly (@AMRAgency) June 20, 2024

The Lakers put a lot on Reaves’ plate last season, especially once the team settled on the starting lineup that pushed them down the stretch. Not only was Reaves one of the team’s main creators on offense, but he also took on the top defensive assignment, chasing around smaller, quicker point guards and doing his best to make life tough on them.

Reilly having the utmost belief in Reaves is great to see and the fact that he is making it known that he’s ‘keeping receipts’ on everyone doubting his client shows the level of confidence he has. And now everyone will be watching to see the role Redick has envisioned for Reaves.

Reaves has shown he can operate both on and off the ball at a high level for the Lakers and get buckets for both himself and others. Helping him reach a higher level would be massive for Redick and make the Lakers that much better overall.

JJ Redick looking to elevate Anthony Davis’ offensive involvement for Lakers

What kind of offense JJ Redick will implement within the Lakers is unknown, but some ideas have been reported and should benefit the team overall. Recent rumors suggest that Redick plans to elevate Anthony Davis’ involvement in the offense, particularly late in games, when LeBron James has tended to take over and have the ball in his hands most of the time.

It is also being reported that Redick wants to alleviate LeBron’s ballhandling duties and employ him more off the ball, which would likely lead to Austin Reaves being more of a primary creator and perhaps play into Reilly’s belief that a new side of the guard’s game is set to be unlocked.

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ByCorey Hansford
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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